Published on November 19, 2014
I submitted my articles to (a well-known magazine) and, after repeatedly requesting payment, this is what they said:
“I had a number of issues with your articles. They need a lot of editing and rewrites before they will be ready. And until I have time to do the editing work needed, I have to put a hold on these articles.
I’m writing six articles at any given time for several magazines who are happy to pay me at 40 to 70 cents per word so I’m guessing this is just a sleaze move to not pay.
What do you think?
Published on November 19, 2014
I write comic cozy mysteries. I am not famous. I’m down in the trenches, trying to get my name and titles out there. My publisher is small and my marketing budget is, too. Can you relate? On more than one occasion I’ve wondered if I should simply get a job at the bank, and forget this whole writing dealy-bob. It’s a tough slog. But, take it from me, good things can happen if you hang in there…
Published on November 12, 2014
I admit it is “chilly” here (by Florida standards) but it’s nothing like our old friends in Maine are experiencing. Last week, they received 21 inches of snow…
Published on November 12, 2014
There are three types of book cover design services in the self-publishing industry…
Published on November 12, 2014
Angela,
I have got to tell you how happy I am to be part of the BookLocker family. You and your crew have delivered diligently at every step of the process. After some fiasco episodes with my first go-round in the business, with (a large traditional publisher), it has been more than a pleasure to work with such capable and efficient and hard-working people.
I told your designer this, and I’ll tell you … just wish there would be some way to celebrate, upon the release of Eleventh Heaven, with everyone who helped it see the light of day! 🙂
Someday, maybe, some way …
Thanks!
Rob Miech
ELEVENTH HEAVEN: Ed O’Bannon and the 1995 National Basketball Champion UCLA Bruins
Published on November 12, 2014
writing career advice
A friend/colleague/stranger announces they have written something. A song, a story, an article for the school newspaper. And, not only have they accomplished this feat of scribtacular virtuosity, but…they want to know what you think of it.
Cue the dramatic horns of horror…
Published on November 12, 2014
When I exploded onto the freelance scene earlier this year with the essay “This is what happened when I drove my Mercedes to pick up food stamps,” people assumed it was an overnight success, built on luck and good timing. It was that, but so much more…
Published on November 7, 2014
Our good friends, Scott and Kelly, arrived from Wisconsin on Monday. They are enjoying the warmer weather, despite the fact that it’s chillier here than any early Florida November we remember…
Published on November 7, 2014
Hello. I hope this finds you well. Just touching base, and wanted to let you know I posted a note on my author’s blog today about WritersWeekly and how wonderful it is…
Published on November 7, 2014
writing career advice
Reverse sticker shock hit me at the rise of freelance blogging. Were online publishers serious about offering just $10 – 20 per article?
