by Steenie Harvey | Sep 23, 2006
Why Some Editors Don’t Want Your Poodle, Your False Teeth, or Your Travel Article: Eight Reasons Why Good Articles Get Unwanted Rejection Slips Here comes another one, just like the other one. This time the envelope is from Condé Nast Traveler. Tearing it open, you... by Steenie Harvey | Mar 4, 2005
A query letter is effectively a job inquiry. Just for a moment, imagine you’re applying for a receptionist position in a large hotel. Reception work is your preferred choice, but you’ve been out of work for months — and you desperately need a job.... by Steenie Harvey | Sep 24, 2004
I love drama – the more of it, the better! On the other hand, Lori, you don’t want to go completely over the top. If your story starts reading like a plot-line for a Jaws remake, there’s a danger you’ll lose credibility with your readers (and... by Steenie Harvey | Mar 25, 2004
I’m lucky — I have the advantage of living in Ireland. Left spellbound by Celtic enchantments, this is a country where time stands still… where the darkness at the edge of town pulsates with eerie magic… where westerly winds carry the fading... by Steenie Harvey | Feb 5, 2004
Sorry, AWAI’s whip-crackers say this isn’t the place to share my new-found gambling knowledge. Don’t know why. After the Vegas travel writers’ gig finished, I returned to Treasure Island’s blackjack tables… and left $175 to the...