MOAR Lessons: Playing the Game

I've gotten several similar questions recently, so I thought I'd write up what I've learned. This is in no way meant to establish myself as the ultimate authority (except those things I'm the ultimate authority on; see Appendix Rho), so take these words with several grains of salt, some lemon, and pepper vodka. Unless you're under 21–then just drink some root beer…just like every other writer.

1. How are you reaching out to people?

While I tried desperate lunging and clinging, that mostly...