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Want More Freelance Work from Clients? Ask Questions! By Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

Published on May 21, 2014

An old friend contacted me out of the blue via email to see if I would write a press release for an event she was planning. I followed the link she sent, and learned she was now on the board of a well-known non-profit that hosted two big fundraising events each year. But, I also noticed there was no social media activity associated with these events…

Whispers And Warnings For May 21st

Published on May 21, 2014

Links to the stories below can be found here:
https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9369
I HAD A PET RAT ONCE. CUTE LITTLE FELLA!
Pest control company owner files lawsuit against Sun-Times, reporter
“Easter was interviewed in late January by Esposito for a story about the effect of the winter on rats, according to the suit. In the story, Esposito quotes Easter as saying he has a pet rat named Charlie, and that he traps and releases rats in local parks instead of exterminating them. The exterminator denies making the statements.”
WE’LL BE WATCHING THIS ONE.
Google Sued Over Conspiracy Theory That It Defrauded Thousands Of Publishers Of Ad Money
“Google has been sued over allegations that it suddenly and without explanation withholds ad money from web site publishers once their sites become successful.”
AND, ANOTHER COPYRIGHT ACCUSATION OVER SONG LYRICS…
Guitarist’s estate says Led Zeppelin lifted ‘Stairway to Heaven’ part
“It’s a time-tested, if not always a time-honored, tradition in pop music: accusations of copyright infringement over a classic song.”
HACKERS (CUBAN GOVERNMENT?) REDIRECTED READERS TO A SITE CRITICIZING THE BLOGGER.
Cuban blogger’s news site hacked after going live
“Cuba’s first major independent general-interest news outlet in five decades was hacked on Wednesday shortly after being launched by the country’s best-known dissident blogger.”
THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS WILL LIMIT HER POTENTIAL AWARD
The Supreme Court Will Allow the Daughter of a ‘Raging Bull’ Screenwriter to Sue MGM
“The Supreme Court gave screenwriter Frank Petrella’s daughter Paula the right to sue MGM over copyright infringement pertaining to the film Raging Bull.”
Links to the stories above can be found here:
https://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9369

Short Mother’s Day Trip

Published on May 7, 2014

Richard, Max and Mason are taking me to St. Pete Beach for the weekend for Mother’s Day. We’re hoping the big kids can join us there for an afternoon. We have a house sitter to take care of the pets.
I had asked for kite surfing lessons for Mother’s Day but I’m still recovering from the sprained knee…

WritersWeekly has Blacklisted Another Publication That Charges Reading Fees

Published on May 7, 2014

Hi, Angela,
In light of your article about literary magazines charging reading fees, I’d like to mention that the “New Ohio Review,” which is featured in this week’s Paying Markets, charges a $3 reading fee:
https://www.ohio.edu/nor/submit.htm
“As of January 24, 2014, New Ohio Review will require a $3 reading fee for online submissions. This regrettable charge has become necessary due partly to rising printing costs and, more significantly, to the recent inundation of online submissions overwhelming our small staff, whose editors continue to consider every submission with care and respect. We are happy to waive online submission charges for our subscribers; and paper submissions are not subject to any fee. Thank you for your loyalty and understanding in these cyber-trying times.”
Robin
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Thanks so much, Robin! We have blacklisted them as well.
Angela

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