Random Writing Tips – Necessary distractions

 Twentysomeyears ago, when I was getting serious about writing, I bought a phonebook sizedlisting of writing markets.  Basicallyevery magazine would have a half-page summary of what kinds of stories theywere looking for, what they paid, and where to mail your submission.  I went through this and marked every placethat I might be able to send something. And for the next few years, when they