Published on January 15, 2014
Links to the stories below can be found here:
https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9346
Jailing of an Alabama blogger: It’s worse than we thought
“A New York Times report on the imprisonment of a journalist may have underplayed how chilling the case is.”
Dow Jones Sues British News Aggregator Ransquawk for Allegedly Stealing ‘Hot News’
“Dow Jones & Co has filed a lawsuit accusing a London-based news aggregator known as Ransquawk of illegally accessing its news feed, and redistributing its content within seconds of publication to financial professionals and other subscribers.”
Stripper releases tell-all book
“Several ‘legitimate’ publishing efforts fell through. ‘One firm was nervous about a libel suit.'”
Science writer prepares suit against ex-TV host
“A popular science writer has prepared a lawsuit against a former talk-show anchor, claiming his reputation was damaged during online debates.”
Judge lets defamation lawsuit proceed against John Woodell
“We are very pleased the court very thoroughly analyzed all of the arguments, and rejected the assertion that anything goes when talking about a politician…”
Links to the stories above can be found here:
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Published on January 8, 2014
Like most of the country, we got that blast of cold air this week. I was very nervous about our banana trees. They are HUGE – far too large to cover with blankets. They were only about three feet tall when we bought them last spring. I still can’t believe how fast they grow! They are now several feet wide and probably around 12 feet tall. They seem to have sprouted babies, too. Thankfully, we only got a slight freeze and the trees survived just fine…
Published on January 8, 2014
This week, I’m sharing links to winning stories from the last 3 years of WritersWeekly Quarterly 24-Hour Short Story Contest, along with each topic…
Published on January 8, 2014
Letters will return next week.
Published on January 8, 2014
Know that I will be filing for some copyrights, etc, but I’m chiefly concerned with what assurances, permissions or protections I have from naming other people and citing their work or quotes in my book. It’s a positive, nonfiction piece and I cite my sources, but I’m not sure what’s considered fair use or in bounds. Would like a legal expert to review and advise…
Published on January 8, 2014
Little did I know that the first freelance assignment I submitted more than 20 years ago would be the start of an exciting and rewarding adventure It would eventually lead me down a new career path and take me to places I’d only read about and dreamed of someday visiting…
Published on January 8, 2014
Links to the stories below can be found here:
https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9345
When Corporations Want Profits, They Don’t Ask for Permission
“Large retail companies are stealing the work of independent artists – and forcing them to remain silent about it.”
Judge says Sherlock Holmes is in the public domain, but Conan Doyle estate fights on
“A federal judge ruled that the characters of Sherlock Holmes, John Watson, and many others from Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories are in the public domain, but the Conan Doyle estate says Sherlock Holmes still isn’t free for use.”
What Could Have Entered the Public Domain on January 1, 2014? A partial list – On the Road, Atlas Shrugged, The Cat in the Hat…
Since the law changed in 1978, they won’t be in the public domain until 2053.
In Louisville courts, serial lawsuit filers hit with wrath of judges
“In November, Louisville resident Edward Flint filed a lawsuit against the publisher and top editors of The Courier-Journal, claiming they had ignored his allegations of corruption by local judges and public officials – and that the newspaper executives were part of a cover-up. The newspaper is only the most recent of Flint’s legal targets…”
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Published on January 3, 2014
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writers. Circ. Bonaire Nights 80K; others 150K to 250K. Annual (December). Pays on acceptance. Publishes ms 10-12 months after acceptance. Buys first Caribbean and N.A. rights. No reprints. Responds 1 month. Sample $5 (US) payable to Nights Publications, Inc. No SASE required. Subscription not available.
Published on January 3, 2014
When we lived in Maine, I would always be stuck inside this time of year anyway, the house buried under a few feet of snow, the rhythmic sound of Richard’s snow shovel outside (swish, swoosh….swish, swoosh), my feet bundled up in two or more pairs of socks, and a big, thick sweater wrapped around me. Sometimes, my fingers got so cold that I’d wear my fingerless mittens inside while typing each day. So, yes, while I still miss the snow at Christmastime, I don’t any other time and I certainly don’t miss that bone-jarring chill that would go on for weeks on end…
Published on January 3, 2014
I have published a few non-fiction anthologies over the years and they have all been successful, both from a research and publishing standpoint in the beginning, and a sales standpoint later. There is a right and wrong way to collect and publish stories contributed by others.
In Part I of this series, we discussed how much to pay contributors, what rights to request, and what steps to take before you start soliciting stories.
In Part II, we discussed the contract (and included a sample), how to find writers/contributors, what not to do, tracking contributors, email introductions, acceptance and rejection form letters (including samples), ordering contributions by email, and contributor payments.
Today, we’re going to discuss editing, formatting and publishing your anthology…
