Your Piece In Start Writing Now

Published on January 7, 2004

Hi Richard,
I am in a period of enlightenment right now, as far as my writing career is concerned. It’s a place I have never been before, but I am enjoying, thoroughly, reading everything I can get my hands on that I think might teach me something new about this mysterious craft of writing.
Your sites, both Writersweekly.com and Booklocker.com have helped me immensely. So, in closing, I wanted to say, “Thank you,” to you, Angela, and your staff for all of the hard work that you put into making the sites the bountiful baskets of resources that they are! Keep up the great work and here’s to a fantastic 2004 for all of us!
Cheers,
Jessica Martinez-Stanfield
Dear Angela,
I enjoyed your piece in Start Writing Now (November 2003 – https://www.writersdigest.com/store/magdisplay.asp?id=WY1103). The first two paragraphs were real grabbers.
Party on…..
Parrott Sutton, Kinston, NC

Two Different Rates For The Same Words

Published on January 7, 2004

Two Different Rates For The Same Words

I have written for a national publication and was told by the senior editor that the pay per article was $50. I received that amount for my first article for them. I have two more deadlines to write for this magazine –two articles that I pitched.
This magazine had a listing on another website and I contacted that person, who is the deputy editor, to inquire on what they were looking for and what they paid. She emailed me back saying they pay a flat rate of $350 for the same amount of words I am supposed to write for the next two articles.

Stretching For Success By Kathryn Higginbottom Gorin

Published on January 7, 2004

On the WritersWeekly.com Freelance Job Listings, I found a link to the CBC Radio Freelancer Forum. As a print writer, radio was a BIG stretch, but a little desperate for paying markets, I registered for the CBC forum and newsletter. In one of the newsletters was a request for “consumer” pitches requiring freelancers to test several products and tell which gave consumers the best bang for their buck. The finished pieces were only 3 or 4 minutes long and I knew that this was something I could do.

Whispers and Warnings for January 7th

Published on January 7, 2004

Creative Arts Books – First charged authors outrageous prices, and is now filing for bankruptcy
Thanks so Judith Laura for alerting us to this one!
Compass – Another writer claims to have been stiffed by this deadbeat. Asks for advice from others.
The Paper Experts / ThePaperExperts.com – Writer alleges they sent her a bad check, and more.
Indigo Custom Publishing – Writer claims she hasn’t been paid for 3 months. Asks if others
are in the same situation.
Law & Order magazine – Reader reports they’ve not responding, asks if anyone else has history with them?

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