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You say: 'I self-publish/post on the internet, and I've had some good feedback.'
Dating equivalent: 'The prostitutes I sleep with tell me I'm good in bed.'

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You say: 'You can only publish me if you'll accept the following conditions.'
Dating equivalent: 'I'll only have sex with you if we don't use a condom and you give me your bank details.'

Try not to sound like a lunatic.

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You say: 'I know you don't usually accept unsolicited manuscripts, but please, just have a look at this.'

Dating equivalent: 'I know you're married, but please, just go out with me once.'

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I would never try it with a query, but I've tried it with a woman. I'm a horrible person.

That was a great article.