Please, a show of hands
One of my editors is pitching me as a divorce blogger at her magazine. Though the money wouldn’t be colossal, it would be REGULAR INCOME, which would make a great deal of difference to my life. I would write one short piece per week for them, and though I wouldn’t be allowed to swear (I have already been strictly admonished!) I would be able to write whatever I liked, or whatever YOU liked, which is always a joy to contemplate. I would still write here, and at Babble. I would actually be able to write more here, and at Babble, because not having to hustle for assignments quite as much would free up some time.
I am sending them a list of ideas for entries on Monday–she just wrote me to ask for the pitch today. And it occurred to me that it would be lovely if I could show her bosses some proof that I will bring my own readers to their website–though it is quite baffling to me that the big fish, as it were, are interested in guppies like me. We’re at a turning point for online writing, I think. Websites are starting to realize that they have to pay their writers something if they want halfway decent content, and as more and more print magazines add online components, they’re scrambling to find people willing to write for peanuts on their sites.
Would you mind just leaving a comment–“Yes” is perfectly sufficient–if you think you would read me at yet another website? If you tweet, will you pass it on? I will keep you posted, and I am very grateful for your help. (I have no idea if this will make any difference to the powers in charge, but it might.)
Thank you in advance, very much.
Irretrievably Broken 
delurking to say: yes! and good luck. 🙂
i’d read anything you wrote anywhere– you could write about plumbing or cats or whatever and i’m sure it would be just as articulate and moving as your work here and at babble. good luck with the pitch!
As I’ve said before, I’m not divorced and don’t have kids even… I read your blog because the writing is good. And I would read anything else you worked on.
Yup. Or as the say in France, certainement.
I would read you anywhere!
Absolutely!
a thousand times yes!
Delurking to say yes!
yes
Yes, would love to!
Absolutely. Would read you anywhere. I even have divorce-related topics I’d love to throw out there for your writing-pleasure. 😉
I would read you any and every where. Seriously. You’ve kept me sane through the last 6 months by being so totally honest and relatable…. So I’ll follow your writing to any source, even if they won’t let you swear!!
One more place to read you? Yes, please!
yeppers!!
I’ll read you wherever you write. They would be quite lucky to have you.
Yep. Your writing is consistently good, so I’d be reading that site too.
I heart you. I will read you wherever you go.
I’d read!
Ditto what almost clouds said…
Absolutely! Love your writing and would read anything you wrote anywhere.
Good luck!
Of COURSE!
Absolutely!
Please tell them I read every post you write, everywhere you write. I also REread each post. Several times over the course of many days. Often I click on the Babble ads, too, just so they’ll know you make a difference, because I want them to pay you more so you’ll write more.
YES YES YES 🙂
Definitely, your posts always brighten my day. Even though I never comment, sorry!
I will definitely be part of your reader entourage. Wonderful to hear you might get another steady writing assignment!
Definitely, good luck!
They are lucky to have you onboard. I will read whatever and wherever you write!
Yes, I would follow you to another website. Good luck.
Yes! 🙂
I would absolutely read you on another site.
I think I speak for many when I say we’re here for your writing. Sure, the topic is of interest to many of us (critical interest, actually), but it’s your writing that keeps us coming back. We’ll follow you wherever you go.
I’d read it. I’m not divorced, but I almost always enjoy/appreciate your writing, regardless of its applicability to my life.
Yes. You are a lovely writer and I would definitely read your work wherever you are published.
totally
Absolutely!
Me too!
Yes!
yes
Yes.
yep!
Absolutely!
With pleasure!
Ya, you betcha! (My time in northern Minnesota shows up at odd moments, I must admit.)
yes! yes! yes!
yes!
I would definitely follow your writing to another site. You write on topics about which many people seem strangely silenced. I enjoy your candor, and your writing itself….
Yes! I would read your stuff *anywhere*, Ms I.B.
I read you here and at Babble and would read you elsewhere too (though more likely if you post a link each time).
Yes as long as you reminded me too here as well!
Yes I would!
Sure! I found you through Babble, and I started reading you here. I’ll follow you wherever you go, I like your style.
Jawohl.
Yes, yes
Yes!
yes! I am all for paying people (you) to write gracefully about difficult topics.
Oh most definitely yes. If you write it, I will read it. I will be your groupie. ;o)
absolutely!
definitely…
Oh, I would most definitely follow you. I’m not even divorced (married with kids) and I find your writing engaging and thoughtful.
Yes
yes please!
Yes!
Most definitely!
Yes
Yes. I love your writing.
i’ll read whatever and wherever you write! congratulations on your new job! look forward to reading your articles! cheers,
yes.
Yup!
I would!
Late to the sampling party, but yes!
Absolutely.
Yes I would!
Yes!
Yes. It takes talent to sort out and express the tangled mess of divorce. You do it very well.
Oh my, yes!
Yes.
I’m not even a divorcee (do we still use that term?) but I would most definitely follow you wherever you write (especially if you post links from here). I find your writing sharp and beautiful.
YES!
Yes
Oui!
I’d follow you anywhere. You rock!
Of course.
Yes! A hundred times yes.
I do enjoy your blog.
SÍ SÍ SÍ
Yes!
Yes !
Yes, I would. I don’t tweet but I’ll like you on FB.
Yes!
Yes, you are easily the most talented writer I read on the internet.
Sure, of course! Good luck.
I will absolutely read you wherever you write!!!!! Yes!
Yes!
Yes, absolutely!
Absolutely!
Yes, of course!
Yea
married childless-by-choice queer here. as someone said, i’d read your writing here & elsewhere for the quality of the prose as well as your brave, unflinching look at what it means to try to be a good person & lead a good life.
Yes!
I hereby pledge to read you anywhere. ANYWHERE!
Yes, I would read your columns.
Delurking to say yes, and congratulations!
Definitely!
definitely
Yup!
Of course, I would read the obits if you wrote them. Good luck!
Oh, of course! Sounds wonderful!
I will definitely read you wherever I can find you (and whatever the topic). *Love* your writing!
‘Nother delurker. Interesting, thoughtful writing always. Will follow elsewhere – please post links.
Sorry I’m late – Yes!
Yes. And I can be quite sure I never buy the print version of the magazine, whichever one it may be.
Also delurking to say yes. Three times the blogging is three times as good!
I would absolutely read you on another site. Without a doubt!
Definitely
I would most certainly follow your writing anywhere on the web!
Good luck!
yes, yes
I would read it, but to be perfectly honest…I would either need a link here, or you to give us the RSS feed for me to add to my feed reader. Otherwise, I won’t remember that often. 😦
Yes, of course! I would be thrilled.
You betcha!
I look forward to reading you WHEREVER you write.
Absolutely!
Yes!
Of course!
Absolutely.
Yes!
I would for sure.
Of course we would — Reggie and Boy both
Absolutely!
Count me in!
Present! I mean, yes!
Late, and delurking to say yes!
I’d read anything you write, anywhere.
Even though some other Kathleen has said that already, it bears repeating!
Write on!
yep – your words are balm for a weary soul
If you link it, I will come!
Yes!!!
definitely
Absofrimpingbloodylutely!
totally!!!! Love to read what you write!
Yes!
Yes, would read. Also, your prospective employers should know that I often send links to friends, so I represent at least three people in saying yes.
sorry, I’m late . YES, YES, YES!!!
Absolutely!
ay!
count me in.
Definitely.
Yes!! : ^ )
Yes, most definitely.
You are a wonderful writer. Good luck!
I’ll read you where ever you write.
absolutely!
Yes, I would read this blogger on another website.
Yes, with pleasure.
sure
I would read it.
Yes, absolutely. I enjoy your posts very much.
Absolutely, and hurry! 🙂
Yes!
Yes indeed!
yes, i’d read you somewhere else.
i would certainly read you, whereever you are!
Yes, I would definitely read!
I read babble ’cause of you and would read more.
Yes
yes, yes, yes.
i can honestly say you are the only blogger i read on a regular basis.
I would read! I can’t help compare your recount of your chilhood after your parents divorced to Dooce’s – she recently wrote about how much it impacted her negatively to this day.
Yes and good luck!
Yes, as long as you post a link to it here, since I’m very forgetful.
Sure! 🙂
Absolutely! Love your writing…
Well, it hardly seems to need saying again at this point, and I am certainly biased, but I too will read anything you write, anywhere you care to write it. Come, Editors. Stop dithering!
Yep!
With pleasure!
More days when there is something new by you to read? Heck yes.
{raising hand} a bit late, sorry…
Love your blog – it has been a lifesaver….
I am a follower here and at Babble. Count me among those who would read you anywhere!
Yes, I would. I really enjoy your writing.
Yes. Very much. Bring it on.
yes!
would LOVE to read you elsewhere!
Yep!
yes!
of course.
Her writing is always funny, witty, and heartfelt. I would follow her anywhere. Of course.
I will follow you anywhere! Provided there is a link.
Of course I will read you somewhere else. Good luck!
Yes!
Yes, of course.
Yes, with great pleasure.
yes.
I would definitely read you anytime, any place, anywhere!
Absolutely!
‘Course I will!
Writing about divorce with no swearing? Surely a challenge. But I would read you wherever you are.
Definitely yes!!!
I would so I would.
I’m happily married and will read everthing you write – I love hearing your perspective on whatever you discuss.
Yes!!
Yes, I would read you at another site. Good luck with it!
You are a wonderful writer and I visit your site just about everyday. I would follow you anywhere!
Of course!
Yes.
absolutely
YES!! I would read you anywhere!! 🙂
Yes please!!
Yowza, you’re popular. Yes, me too.
Me too
Yup – says a lurker
Yes! I love your writing and hope this opportunity pans out for you.
But of course. Your writing delights me and if I can find you in more places more often, so much the better.
Yes. Without a doubt. (As it is I have just added you to my own list of preferred blogs – only the *very best* make it… – because your writing is wonderful. If these editors have an opportunity to have you write for them, they should grab it with both hands.
Yes, yes, yes and good luck!!
Yes
Yes
yes!
Yes, I love your writing
Yes – hope it works out for you!
Yes indeedy!
Absolutely! Can’t get enough of you !
Sorry just saw this… Yes!
Yes! I would follow and read this blogger wherever–she writes beautifully, consistently, and has a voice and a message that stands out.
Absolutely!
But of course. I’m not divorced but my family is, in all kinds of ways. Your descriptions and writings on what to call your ex-step-common-law… something resonate really strongly with me. Thank you for sharing your words with us!
Yes, and I’ll follow you wherever.
Yes, I would be there.
I would also read you anywhere!! (Sorry, really late, had some things preventing me from reading Google Reader – the nerve!). But yes, I would definitely read you anywhere.
I would read you any where my dear!!!
Late in joining in, but yes! Love your writing. Will follow wherever you go.
I am commenting not only because you are a good writer, but as a journalist this hit home for me: “Websites are starting to realize that they have to pay their writers something if they want halfway decent content, and as more and more print magazines add online components, they’re scrambling to find people willing to write for peanuts on their sites. “
just saw this post, but yes.
love your writing, love your perspective- thanks!
I love your writing!
Yes, I would read you anywhere! Good luck on getting the gig.
Not too late, I hope? I am a fan.
Absolutely. You’re a wonderful writer.
Yes, I would.
yes I follow you now, so why now?
Yes, I would read every blog you wrote no matter where. (I found you on babble and read everything and came here and started at the beginning.)