Comments on: To Query or not to Query: Part Five http://allfreelancewriting.com/2009/06/22/the-book-query-free-freelancer/to-query-or-not-to-query-part-five/ Your Freelance Writing Resource Thu, 24 May 2012 04:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jennifer Escalona http://allfreelancewriting.com/2009/06/22/the-book-query-free-freelancer/to-query-or-not-to-query-part-five/comment-page-1/#comment-14238 Jennifer Escalona Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:13:45 +0000 http://queryfreefreelancer.com/?p=253#comment-14238 Good suggestions all. I find myself rather scattershot when it comes to building a platform. I'm going to listen to Allena, and what I've been learning here at QFF, and try to go about reaching an audience in a more focused way. I'm surprised Anne says she has a hard time getting speaking engagements. I'm wiling to bet there are writers groups or dues paying associations out there that would kill to have such a prolific freelancer in their midst. For example, I consulted with the Georgia Writer's Association and I know they sometimes pay speakers. Also, in Georgia, we even give writing groups, libraries, and other associations small $250 grants to pay writers to come out to their locations. If Georgia - a state that isn't exactly known for it's strong patronage of the arts - goes that far, I bet other states go even farther. Not that I would ever presume to give advice to the great Anne Wayman, of course, but it might be worth checking out! Thanks again for this series, Jenn. It has been really informative to find out how these model writers rose through the ranks and stayed on top. Good suggestions all. I find myself rather scattershot when it comes to building a platform. I’m going to listen to Allena, and what I’ve been learning here at QFF, and try to go about reaching an audience in a more focused way.

I’m surprised Anne says she has a hard time getting speaking engagements. I’m wiling to bet there are writers groups or dues paying associations out there that would kill to have such a prolific freelancer in their midst. For example, I consulted with the Georgia Writer’s Association and I know they sometimes pay speakers. Also, in Georgia, we even give writing groups, libraries, and other associations small $250 grants to pay writers to come out to their locations. If Georgia – a state that isn’t exactly known for it’s strong patronage of the arts – goes that far, I bet other states go even farther. Not that I would ever presume to give advice to the great Anne Wayman, of course, but it might be worth checking out!

Thanks again for this series, Jenn. It has been really informative to find out how these model writers rose through the ranks and stayed on top.

]]> By: Jessie Fitzgerald http://allfreelancewriting.com/2009/06/22/the-book-query-free-freelancer/to-query-or-not-to-query-part-five/comment-page-1/#comment-14237 Jessie Fitzgerald Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:02:50 +0000 http://queryfreefreelancer.com/?p=253#comment-14237 Another helpful post. I am not surprised that a blog was mentioned so many times as a crucial element of the writer platform. After all, they both take time and expertise to develop. Another helpful post. I am not surprised that a blog was mentioned so many times as a crucial element of the writer platform. After all, they both take time and expertise to develop.

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