Published on May 20, 2009
The ad seems legitimate enough. It claims to be posted by an “Internet start-up” company, specializing in “niche content”, looking for “well-versed” writers who are comfortable writing “high quality content” about a variety of subjects. The company claims to pay “very competitive” rates for articles that are at least 400 words each, then lists the specific subjects you would be required to write about. The ad closes with a request: please send your resume and at least two original writing samples. Sound familiar?
Published on May 20, 2009
I want to publish a funny celebrity quote on my book cover. Can I legally do this?
Published on May 20, 2009
Many times I get ideas for articles while chatting with friends. Several weeks ago, I was telling someone how my mother has played bridge all over the world. She traveled to visit my sister and me when we lived overseas and found bridge groups in Argentina and Italy, and she plays in tournaments in many U.S. cities. When I mentioned that my mother turned 80 last winter, my friend was astounded. Her reaction made me realize I should be writing about my mother’s adventuresome spirit but where would I pitch it?
Published on May 20, 2009
Sys-Con Media / Kircaali Media / International Yacht Vacations Magazine / Fuat Kircaali – Engin Sezici – We’ve posted additional, startling links about this outfit.
Wolf Pack Edge / packedge.com – DON’T MISS THIS ONE!
Barry Katz / Hollywood magazine of South Florida / hollywoodmagazinefl.com – Writer alleges she’s owed 6,261.00. Publisher recently convicted of Organized Communications Fraud.
Published on May 13, 2009
I think I heard somewhere that if one is writing a book on the subject, you can’t take chapters and send them into magazines as articles. But, I don’t know if that’s true, and don’t know the reasoning behind it.
Published on May 13, 2009
Last Thursday, we jumped in the RV and drove to the coast. We already had reservations at a campground there and we were determined to go, despite the forecast of rain – for every day of our trip.
Published on May 13, 2009
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Last week, we pondered if Examiner.com, which seems to be running ads for writers EVERYWHERE, is just another pay-per-click meat market. I issued a call for “Examiners” to contact me, and to share their experiences. Sadly, some Examiners are working very hard for very, very little money…and seem very happy to be doing so. You’ll see that not everybody below is disgruntled so we believe this represents a fair sampling of Examiners.
Published on May 13, 2009
This Week:
- SHE’S GOT A LICENSE TO WRITE
- THANKS FOR THE WARNING!
Published on May 13, 2009
Oops is what many of us have said when learning the ropes during our experiences in the World of Writing, (WOW). Being new in the field of freelance writing is kind of like being a medical intern. You’ve read about the ins and outs and now you actually have to go out in the field and perform.
Published on May 13, 2009
RiseUp Publications, LLC. / usariseup.com / Ellis Management Marketing Group / EMMG / emmg.net / Janice Ellis – THIRTEENTH COMPLAINT!
Tove Warmerdam / Seattle Dog Magazine / seattledogmagazine.com / Queen Dog Publishing
BEWARE OF BOOKWHIRL! – Commonly mis-pronounced “BookWorld”
