Published on September 21, 2011
I was dismayed to receive an email from a publisher this morning that made me wonder if he ACTUALLY read (my manuscript) at all! All of the issues he raised were covered and solved in the writing, so he is either extremely unintelligent or has simply browsed through the book.
I wondered what you think might be the motive behind his comments? After receiving some amazing reviews from both professionals and readers alike, I was aghast reading his comments.
Published on September 21, 2011
For the past year or so, I’ve been trying to break into a certain glossy women’s magazine. I’ve sent multiple queries, but every one of them has been rejected. Many of them have been the “good kind of rejection,” although if you ask me, “good rejection” is an oxymoron. I’ve gotten several personal rejections, where the editor said I was getting close, but my idea wasn’t quite right for their magazine. Encouraged by their words, I kept sending out those queries.
But the rejections – good kind or not – kept coming…
Published on September 21, 2011
L.A. Times – accused of “wrongful termination” in lawsuit for no longer delivering its Sunday magazine to “lower income and demographically minority neighborhoods.”
The Tribune Company – Sued for $13M by former L.A. Times Magazine Publisher for alleged “wrongful termination, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and violation of business and professions code.”
Google Illegal Book Scanning Debacle – “A federal judge set a proposed schedule…that could take the case to trial next year.”
Righthaven – The alleged copyright troll’s assets have been “targeted for seizure.” Owes former defendant $34K in legal fees.
Published on September 14, 2011
This is an abbreviated issue because we are officially “on vacation” this week, at the Happiest Place on Earth (yes, Disney World). I’ll post pictures next week. 🙂
This week’s Masonism:
“Dolphins like it when you kiss them.”
Hugs to all,
Angela
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Published on September 14, 2011
worst book proposals and query letters
I just wanted to send you a huge thank you for your World’s Worst Book
Proposals. I didn’t know I could laugh, cry and pull my hair out all at once. I’m still reading them.
Again, thank you.
Melanie
Published on September 14, 2011
writing scams
As freelancers, we all appreciate how valuable our time is. The less time we spend chasing work, the more time we can actually spend writing.
Like most freelancers, I peruse the Internet in search of projects on a regular basis. Over the years I’ve secured a variety of assignments for a number of different publications through this means…
Published on September 14, 2011
South Carolina’s female governor, Nikki Haley, calls reporter ‘Little Girl’
U.S. colleges allegedly hosting books illegally scanned by Google hit with copyright infringement lawsuit
WND Books, publisher of Muslim Mafia: Inside the Secret Underworld That’s Conspiring to Islamize America. After threat to seize book, publisher makes it available electronically, encourages copying and distribution before judge rules on the case.
Published on September 7, 2011
Max is turning 10 years old this week. We can’t believe it! Where has the time gone?!
Published on September 7, 2011
worst book proposals and query letters
Today, I’m going to share another installment of our popular column, World’s Worst Book Proposals. Yes, we can learn from others’ mistakes!
Published on September 7, 2011
Respondeat superior: “A common-law doctrine that makes an employer liable for the actions of an employee when the actions take place within the scope of employment.” Source: legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com
Good evening Angela,
Excellent issue, as always. I especially appreciate the reminder about “respondeat superior” – the publisher is legally bound by what the editor says and, on the off-off-chance the editor really misrepresented the publisher’s wishes, the publisher needs to honor what the editor promised.
Jeff Deutsch
Speaker & Life Coach
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Angela:
I wrote this letter to you about a week ago. I just want to inform you that I DID get my money. I did, however, threaten him with small claims court. I read in an article once that you should not threaten. I was polite (I thought) but firm, and, since it isn’t my style, I didn’t use any bad words. I gave him one week to get a check to me.
I’ve been the victim of more subtle scams before and I’ve become wise to them; however, this most recent one was so utterly blatant that it left a bad taste in my mouth for days. Thanks for all you do. We writers have to wise up and stand up for ourselves. Thanks.
B.
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