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You might be able to work in your pajamas, but creating freelance writing success or securing an agent and publishing deal often comes down to much more than your ability to write. You've got to act like a professional.
In this episode Polly talks about what it means to be a professional writer, including the importance of meeting deadlines, getting work in on time, meeting editorial market requirements, and taking notes in a way that will have editors coming back to work with you.
Professional writing is about being coachable, emotionally intelligent, and recognizing what your job is. Tune in to learn more about what makes someone a sought-after writer so that you can become one yourself.
For more on the other qualities editors, agents and publishers look for in a writer, join our Simply Write community at https://simplywrite.substack.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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You might be able to work in your pajamas, but creating freelance writing success or securing an agent and publishing deal often comes down to much more than your ability to write. You've got to act like a professional.
In this episode Polly talks about what it means to be a professional writer, including the importance of meeting deadlines, getting work in on time, meeting editorial market requirements, and taking notes in a way that will have editors coming back to work with you.
Professional writing is about being coachable, emotionally intelligent, and recognizing what your job is. Tune in to learn more about what makes someone a sought-after writer so that you can become one yourself.
For more on the other qualities editors, agents and publishers look for in a writer, join our Simply Write community at https://simplywrite.substack.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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