Another Rant on Doing Your Own Work

Kristen King

www.inkthinkerblog.com — I love helping people. That’s why I have this blog, why I write Lively Women, and why I distribute my free newsletter. That’s also why I agree to speak — usually with no compensation — to writers’ organizations. I’m a helpful girl.

BUT, that doesn’t mean that every Tom, Dick, or “Pat” out there should just assume that this helpful girl is going to do their homework for them! So, let’s set the record straight:

No, I will not submit your query/article/short story/photographs for you.
No, I will not follow up with an editor on your behalf to check the status of your submission.
No, I will not do hours upon hours of research to “arrange” an agent for you. It doesn’t work that way.
No, I will not proofread your query/short story/article/novel to get “practice.” “Practice” does not pay my mortgage.

And no, this doesn’t make me a mean or selfish person, but thanks for the suggestion.

Now that you know what bugs me, tell me what bugs you! Leave a comment.

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