A Matter of Principle
I can't believe I just did what I just did. I turned down an opportunity of a lifetime -- to write for the magazine of a major commercial enterprise for "$1.50/word to start." They found me through my website, and they think my writing style and wide topic repertoire are just what they're looking for. They asked if I would join them.
The pay is very attractive; and the break is something you don't pass up. Unfortunately, I have already expressed alliances with one of their competitors. I won't complicate this journal entry with the details of that alliance, but the bottom line is... it's a matter of principle.
I can't believe I turned down a very juicy opportunity. But I can sleep at night knowing I resisted the temptation to compromise my integrity. Other writing opportunities will come.
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