If we’re going to publish by the end of the month, we need to get the ball rolling.
A few moments passed, and Mal reread their messages. Did they sound too bossy? Too demanding? Too—
you got it, boss!!!!
i’m out at a show right now but i’ll get on it inthe morning.
expected turn-around: by the time you get off work????
The text on Mal’s evening brain page highlighted and shifted to eleven-point Georgia: inarguably the best font.
“You’resmiley,” Maddie said, sitting on the bed and pushing against Mal with her hips so they had to scoot back and make room.
“Yeah,” Mal said shortly. “Mag—uh, zine things.”
Maddie did a little hum Mal couldn’t interpret, then looked down at them. “Are yousureyou don’t want to come out tonight?” She waggled an eyebrow. “You can invite whoever it is you’re texting.”
Mal shoved Maddie gently with their knee. “It’s not like that.”Despitethe thrill in Mal’s chest at the suggestion. “Plus, I have to be up early for work, so. No. Thank you.”
“Okay. Walk me down so Mom lets me out the door without grilling me?”
“Okay,” said Mal.
As Maddie grabbed her things, Mal texted Emerson back quickly.
Sounds great.
Thanks, Emerson.
Then they added:
Best Managing Editor Ever.
MAL:Emerson, this cannot be the title.
EMERSON:what is wrong with it though?!?!
MAL:It needs to be—here, let me just—
MIXXEDMEDIA PITCH
SUBMISSION FORM
DRAFT ONE!!!!!
EMERSON:Okay I can see how this is better
MixxedMediaPitch Submission Form:
EMERSON:If someone messes this up they are FIREDDD.
NAME:
MAL:Is it clear that this means like, poetry, prose, drama?
EMERSON:And comics, photographs, drawings, collages, recipes, glitter, etc??? Yes I think so ;-)
EMERSON:I see that cursor panic-moving in the doc, Mal Flowers!!!!! It’s okay we will take it slow I pinkie promise
