tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316520203162903419.post572736893103420568..comments2023-11-12T10:26:37.670-05:00Comments on Michael Haynes - Science Fiction & Fantasy Writer: Dave Zeltserman InterviewMichael Hayneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07653617216453974106noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316520203162903419.post-57038541572057617282011-08-22T13:18:50.148-04:002011-08-22T13:18:50.148-04:00Thanks for your comment, Lisa.
I agree, complaini...Thanks for your comment, Lisa.<br /><br />I agree, complaining about "closed clubs" is the resort of someone frustrated who isn't willing to re-examine their own efforts.<br /><br />There's also a benefit to having "connections." But that doesn't mean sleazy back-room, handshake deals. Building "connections" is what we're doing when we blog/tweet, go to conventions, join critiquing groups, etc.<br /><br />Almost every issue of these major digest magazines that I talk so much about has one story by a new or relatively-new author. If you have the right stuff (the "write" stuff?) and present yourself well, you give yourself a good chance.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by. Glad you enjoyed reading the interview!Michael Hayneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653617216453974106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316520203162903419.post-63210821719887649892011-08-22T12:45:42.888-04:002011-08-22T12:45:42.888-04:00Great interview! Thanks for sharing. I think the a...Great interview! Thanks for sharing. I think the assumption that certain areas of the publishing industry are "closed clubs" is a common one, though false. It's all about the writing and knowing what is professional.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.com