http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/-t1.htm Idiom: If someone reacts badly because their pride is hurt, this is a fit of pique. Writers are especially prone... Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:06:59 GMT 10 http://jaebaeli.com/KIWI/kiwilogo2.png http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/-t1.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/quality-control-t49.htm Jae Baeli On the heels of a debate that once again illustrated the tendency for some writers and those who manage writing sites, to relegate quality-control to some position of apathy, I will share a series of e-mails between myself and one of those writing-site managers. I hope this will provide some illumination on the pervasive disregard for quality writing. I was a member of the site, Helium for a short time, and recently was invited to be a Steward there, ostensibly because they appreciated my ... Fits of Pique Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:06:59 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/quality-control-t49.htm#50 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/quality-control-t49.htm http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/veteran-aspiring-author-t22.htm Jae Baeli I won't apologize for letting my posts sit and gather a few cob webs. I've been engaged in the work this forum espouses. Writing. Reading. Editing. Learning. Oh, and periodically, living my life, too, outside of the literary pursuits--such as it is. Blogging is a spurt-sport for me. I do it in spurts. Not so with the writing of my books. Currently, I am pitching my books to agents and publishers, and while this is a fresh endeavor, it's not due to any greenness on my part. I have said ... Fits of Pique Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:01:44 GMT http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/veteran-aspiring-author-t22.htm#23 http://kindredinkwriters.forumotion.net/fits-of-pique-f68/veteran-aspiring-author-t22.htm