Are Commercial Writing Courses Legit?

Do you know if this course is legit, or of anyone who has participated in this program? Any news of it, good, bad, or indifferent? I have tried to search the Web, but I don’t come up with much–some pro, some con, but no substance to lead me to pursue it or to disregard it.

Good Health Should Never Be Taken For Granted…

After my weekend of hell, waiting for my body to wage internal war in my gut while withdrawing from five weeks of antibiotics, I’m feeling much better. Still have some residual effects but I’m no longer homebound. Yea!!

Aaarghh! I Wish I’d Googled That Deadbeat’s Name! By Angela Hoy

Through WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings, we publicize deadbeats, scams targeting writers, and even lowly spammers (who also target writers). The names of these jerks pop right up on google, through our Whispers and Warnings posts, and also through other websites, like ripoffreport.com. They are ripe for the picking by any writer willing to take the time to google a potential client’s name.
Sadly, I hear from writers all the time who type a varying version of this: “Aaarghh! I wish I’d googled that deadbeat’s name before working for/with him/her!”

Essay Anyone? By Susan Sundwall

One of my favorite parts of magazines is the section that gives me an essay. I will even, on occasion, clip the really good ones for my folder and toss the magazine. A particularly charming one was in a recent AARP Bulletin. The writer recalls his childhood habit of eavesdropping on the adults in his life and learning much about how the real world works. Funny, I used to do the same thing. I learned many a great life lesson with my ear to the door, and that essay brought it all back to me. Clever, that writer.

How Much Time To Wait For Editor’s Response?

I have magazine publishers/editors ask me for a manuscript after sending a query letter but then they never wrote back to say they wanted it or didn’t want it. Should I e-mail them and ask if they got it or wait? And how long should I wait? Are they being rude or am I being anxious?

Success is Relative By Yolanda Navarra Fleming

Success is a relative term. I would rather be writing for magazines and my ultimate dream, writing best-selling novels. That’s the truth, but here’s the reality. I like to eat – not just once in a while – every day. Until my novel is finished, published and on the best-seller list, I must work to support my sushi habit.

Whispers And Warnings For August 6th

Adrenaline Magazine / Andaman Sky Co., Ltd / Adrenaline Sports & Lifestyle – SE Asia / adrenalineseasia.com / Adventure Sports Thailand / AndamanAdventures.com / Simon Ramsden – Writer claims she’s owed $891.04. What do you think about this one, readers?
Luxury Homes and Estates of Florida / Patrick Torre / Pioneer Publishing / luxuryhomesandestatesfl.com / Pioneer Publishing, Inc. / pioneerpublishinginc.com – Publisher ARRESTED for alleged real estate scam.