Well if you've had a week like me, which I kinda hope you did so I don't feel so bad, you might have killed yourself by now.
Firstly, you can't just send out emails expecting people to answer you. Call, call, call.
Why? Because believe it or not, some people don't check their emails.
Secondly, check your sources. If someone tips you off about a certain event, such as a store closing, find out if it is before you pitch it to an editor. Because that store might just turn out to be having a sale.
Thank you Theresa.