Letters To The Editor For October 28th
Letters will return next week.
Out With Old Publishing, In With The New By Nick Usborne
What we are witnessing today is the most dramatic fragmentation of the publishing industry to occur within the last 500 years. And when established industries fall apart, something has to rise out of the ashes. Both nature and business abhor a vacuum. As traditional publishing falls apart, a vacuum is being created. People still want to know the news, and they still want to find out how to get hold of a squirrel-proof bird feeder.
A Free Article Site Published MY Article Without Permission!
Last week, one of the people quoted in my story emailed me to let me know that someone else had taken my story, revised it a bit, and posted it on one of those free article websites, under his own name. I emailed the site to complain and a few days later they sent a message that the story had been removed. However, they simply moved it to another page on their website! This is probably the most blatant example of plagiarism I’ve ever seen.
Ugly Economy Doesn’t Have to Spell “Doom” for Writers By Darcy Maulsby
The current recession reminds me of why I pursued a freelance writing career and have never regretted my decision.
Witness to Romance…
Our friends, Scott and Kelly, flew in to visit us for the weekend. On Saturday, we drove to the top of Cadillac Mountain. The boys had to visit the bathroom so Scott said they’d meet us at the top. We helped the boys, and then walked the short distance to the summit. Scott and Kelly weren’t there. I scanned the horizon and saw them way over on another walkway, overlooking Bar Harbor. Then, I saw Kelly jump into Scott’s arms and kiss him. I said, “Oh, look! They’re hugging and kissing!”
Richard replied, “He just asked her to be his wife.”
Letters To The Editor For October 21st
LETTERS REGARDING: Demand Studios – What Their Average Contributors Are Saying…
Before You Sign That Publishing Contract…By Diane Craver
I’ve had a few author friends complain recently about their traditional publishers. It’s important to know as much as possible about your new publisher and what they will offer you before signing the contract. When you get the contract offer, your excitement might cloud your judgment. If the contract isn’t going to work for you, then you need to turn it down. I had to do this a couple of times. It wasn’t easy because I was anxious to have a publisher for my last two books. A sick feeling might be in your gut when you have to say no but you have to make a commitment to yourself and your career path.
How Do You Spell Success? By Polly Tafrate
Segueing from teaching into freelance writing, I’ve had but one goal … to get published in
Why the In-Laws Won’t Let Me Drive Anymore…
Last Friday, four of my in-laws arrived. Now, before you send me a a sympathy card or suggest I buy a box of Calgon, you should know that we’re having a great time! Well, I am anyway.
Demand Studios – What Their Average Contributors Are Saying… By Angela Hoy
We have been profiling content mills and companies that have revenue sharing / pay-per-click programs. You know the type. They either offer insultingly low rates for articles (and often take all rights)…or you work your butt off to fill their site with content, and promote their site to get lots of clicks and/or ad revenue. They then earn money on ads placed on your content pages and you usually end up earning less than minimum wage, if anything at all.
Last week, I issued a call for writers who write, or have written, for Demand Studios / DemandStudios.com…