May 22, 2013
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Publisher's Desk
Publisher's Desk For May 22nd
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News From the Home Office
What WAS That Ugly Fish?!
Last week, I published a photo of a really ugly fish I'd caught at the pier. Two people reported back that it looks like a blow/puffer fish. After doing some research, I think they're right...
The Latest From AngelaHoy.com
Are Your ISP's Spam Filters Harming Your Business?
It happened again today. I received a query from a freelance writer, and sent an acceptance email to her. Her ISP immediately kicked back an automated message saying my email to her was rejected as spam. The writer never received it because it was hard filtered by her ISP...
Letters To The Editor
Letters To The Editor For May 22nd
Letters will return next week.
This Week's Article
Is Your Best Client MIA? Don't Panic! - Patrick Icasas
Many freelancers have that one client they love above all others. They're the VIP that pays on time, the customer who doesn't question his bill, the friend who gives you both steady work and the time of day. They're the rock upon which your business is built.
When that rock disappears, negative thoughts start to run through your head. Anxiety starts creeping in, and your thoughts spiral down into panic. I know, because I've been there myself; and I can tell you this. Yes, your business can survive. And here's how...
Ask The Expert
Why Isn't That Editor Responding to Me?
You ran a market listing in a recent issue. I emailed the editor and they haven't emailed me back. Why do you run markets from companies like that? You need to remove it!
Success Stories
I Owe My Success To My Writing Group - Pauline Clark
I've been a writer for most of my life. It's a solitary profession sometimes. It certainly had been for me. Growing up in a small town meant there weren't a lot of us "writer-types" around. People would nod and just smile when I told them what I wanted to do. Eventually, I quit saying it out loud. Instead, I devoured writing magazines and dreamed of the day when my writing would make me rich and famous.
That day still hasn't come but my writing life has become much less solitary - and more successful - since some writers came to town...
Whispers And Warnings
Whispers And Warnings For May 22nd
Links to stories below are here:
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Authors Sue Self-Publishing Service Author Solutions (a.k.a. AuthorHouse, Xlibris, iUniverse, Trafford, WordClay, et. al.)
"Three authors have filed suit against self-publishing service provider Author Solutions, and its parent company Penguin, airing a laundry list of complaints and alleging the company is engaged in deceitful, dubious business practices." The suit seeks class actions status.
Facebook and ad agency sued for (alleged) copyright infringement of song
Stems from a commercial that aired on Facebook last month.
Blogger better be a billionaire, says 'open access' publisher lawsuit
At issue is a list (allegedly) by Beall "identifying his assessment of the worth of different journal publishers."
U.S. Now Paints Apple as 'Ringmaster' in Its Lawsuit on E-Book Price-Fixing
"(An) e-mail, from Steve Jobs of Apple to James Murdoch of News Corporation, reads as if one old sport were trying to cajole another into joining a caper: 'Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream e-books market at $12.99 and $14.99.'"
Apple Blames Book Publishers in E-Books Antitrust Lawsuit
"Apple said the publishers had decided, independent of Apple, to eliminate discounts on wholesale book prices of e-books..."
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Markets And Jobs
Paying Markets And Jobs For May 22nd
These markets are NOT recycled guidelines. WritersWeekly.com only features original market listings, received from and approved by the editors at each publication.
Ft. Myers Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Articles about music, film, books, art, health, fitness, nutrition, food, travel, recreation, sports, gardening, home design, architecture." Pays $0.10/word for 750-1500 words.
The Gay & Lesbian Review / Worldwide
CURRENT NEEDS: "Essays and book reviews. Topic areas open, but GLBT content is essential." Pays $100 for original feature articles to 4,000 words; $50 for book (and other) reviews.
Home Times Family Newspaper
CURRENT NEEDS: "Especially Home & Family features, historical humorous creative non-fiction especially related to our conservative values. Usually $5, $10 or $25 for poems, reprints, and original stories respectively, fee, etc." Up to 1000 words.
Nevada Magazine
CURRENT NEEDS: "Exceptional travel stories that go beyond the journalism norm." Pays $250 flat rate, or $0.25-$0.35/word for 500-1500 words.
Pediatrics for Parents
CURRENT NEEDS: "Will consider any interesting topic." Pays $25 for 600-1500 words.
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Freelance Romance Writers
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Freelance Proofreaders
Team Edating International
Freelance California Tax Expert Writer
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Freelance Tax Expert Writer - to blog about emerging tax issues and opportunities for corporations and HNW individuals
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Freelance PR Pitch Letter Writer - Pays $600/week.
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Freelance Editors
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Freelance Writers
Miss A Magazine
Freelance Journalist Turned PR Professional
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Freelance Writer - to write about Pasadena, CA
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Freelance German-to-English Translator
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Freelance Technical Writer
software company
Freelance Editors
online business directory
Freelance Austrian/Swiss/German Music Writers
media company
Freelance Food Bloggers
The Village Voice
Freelance Journalist - to blog about women's divorce support. Pays $60/post.
daily blog
Freelance Cause & Philanthropy Story Guide Writers
Worldbop
Freelance E-newsletter Editor
Columbia Books, LLC
Freelance Technical Writer - Pays $30-$35/hour.
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Freelance Editor
author
Freelance Reportero
usahispanic.com
Freelance Health & Medicine Writers
IB Publishing
Freelance Product Review Blogger
chain of skin care centers
Freelance Harley-Davidson Writers
IB Publishing
Freelance Architecture/Construction/Outdoor Living Bloggers & Article Writers
Internet marketing firm
Maryland-based Freelance Writers
The Daily Record
Freelance Journalist
Distilled
Freelance Copywriter
start up technology company going through product repositioning
Freelance Expert Travel Writers
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Freelance Marketing Coordinator - Social Media
StyleHaul Inc
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New At BookLocker.com For May 22nd
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NON-FICTION
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THE DNA OF JESUS CHRIST
Was the DNA of Jesus Christ from a human source?
(Paperback)
THE EMPATHY IMPERATIVE
A journey into the nature of God, justice, and benevolence.
(Paperback, Kindle, Nook, Apple products, PDF)
FICTION
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HOPE IN THE DARK HORIZONS
Exploring time travel can be tough on a woman.
(Paperback, Kindle, Nook, Apple products, PDF)
THE RELUCTANT PIRATE
This fast-paced thriller follows Abdi, a Somali boy brought up in the UK, as he is sucked into a pirate gang in Somalia.
(Paperback)
BEYOND THE RED LANTERN
A fisherman finds a human skull within his catch that is tied to a four-year-old murder case.
(Paperback, Kindle, Nook, Apple products, PDF)
KEEPER OF THE PLANET
Deep in the rainforest, inescapable judgment waits...
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