Musings from the Mitten
Thoughts from a wordsmith transplanted from New England to Michigan on writing, parenting, politics and other observations about life in general.
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Erika-Marie S. Geiss is an editor, freelance writer, non-fiction author and WAHM (work-at-home mom) and political wife. Musings from the Mitten is where you'll read about writing, toddlers, parenting, green and political issues, being a WAHM, writing and other things that may happen to cross her mind. An editor and writer for nearly two decades, Geiss has published both in-print and on-line and is the owner of Red Pencil Editing Services. She and her husband are raising their children in the suburbs of Detroit.
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What *not* to write (and why) June 8, 2008
Posted by emsgeiss in Business Issues, networking, writing/editing/blogging.Tags: blog commentary, Blogging, criticism, freelance writing, Michael Fertik, miscommunication, networking, PIVTR, query letters, reputation, speech, submission letters, writers, writing
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The nature of blogs is such that commentary and dialog can occur. Most of the time, such conversations are good, even when there is criticism. Criticism can, in its best form, generate further conversation whether with the post originator or among other commenters. It can also provide food for thought and in some cases a perspective shift, or at the very least a “hmm, hadn’t thought of it that way before,” even if one is unyielding on their stance or opinion.
Here’s where it gets murky. (more…)