tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post6325123819728236601..comments2024-03-10T14:07:40.468-04:00Comments on Blue Rose Girls: Informational InterviewsBlue Rose Girlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05224076615462128422noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-957826065977806782011-04-25T20:53:35.183-04:002011-04-25T20:53:35.183-04:00I'm a big believer in this. When I started out...I'm a big believer in this. When I started out as a screenwriter, I asked if I could buy them lunch and pick their brains about the industry. I can count on one hand the number of people who declined to meet me (it probably didn't hurt that I had at least one common acquaintance). At best, you learn something new. At worst, you enjoy a meal with someone interesting.Jonathan Auxierhttp://www.TheScop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-26171682742055622362011-04-25T12:25:12.194-04:002011-04-25T12:25:12.194-04:00It’s nice to get an insider look into the world of...It’s nice to get an insider look into the world of the interviewee :) One of the questions that stood out to me was, "What do you wish you could have known back when you were starting out?" That is one of my favorites to ask! It’s like never ending wisdom flowing out of one question. Another question I like asking is, “In your career, who has had the biggest influence on you? What did they do to inspire you?” Thanks for this Alvina. Enjoyed it much!Naomi Canalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602141598063592596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-78658927473705925292011-04-25T10:48:22.862-04:002011-04-25T10:48:22.862-04:00A self-published book to an editor is about the wo...A self-published book to an editor is about the worst thank you "present" I've ever heard of....except in Lillian Hellman's autobiography when someone sent her a bag of chicken shit. Supposedly as fertilizer for her garden but still. Not a great gift.Libby Koponenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508041827996196293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31911817.post-81107961784790688522011-04-25T10:17:29.403-04:002011-04-25T10:17:29.403-04:00I did around 20 informational interviews when I mo...I did around 20 informational interviews when I moved from San Francisco to New York, and as you say, they were invaluable. I learned a lot about publishing in New York, met some amazing and well-known editors, and got two jobs out of the process. These tips are great. One other thing I did. Since I had already been working in publishing in San Francisco, I put together a sort of portfolio with my resume, a list of books I'd worked on and awards, and maybe even some color copies from some of the books? I can't remember - as it was a very long time ago! But I think being really well prepared and presenting yourself at your best is the way to go.Laura Atkinshttp://www.lauraatkins.comnoreply@blogger.com