Is Now a Good Time?
Saturday December 6, 2008
It's funny how telemarketers actually ask if "now" is a good time. Yeah, umm, no, no it's not. Likewise, I'm wondering if now is really a good time to pitch magazines? I just talked to one editor who told me their offices are closing down from December 19th until January. It seems to me that if anyone pitches them between now and then, their pitch is likely to become part of some editors big January "to do" pile--likely not a good thing.
On the other hand, are many writers pitching right now? Or is everyone out shopping? Maybe it is a good time to float magically to the top of the slush pile. Your thoughts?
I’m pitching “lightly” for now and waiting for Jan. 1 to gear up for full-speed ahead pitching.
In the meantime, I will be attending a handful of holiday parties, networking, and collecting great ideas for future stories. It’s amazing what ideas I’ve found through chit-chatting with strangers over the punch bowl!