Can I Copy This Without Permission? Nope!
In writing my autobiography, is it okay to incorporate material one sees on the Internet if there are no conditons such as; “cannot be copied, etc., without the author’s permission?”
Write What You Know? Or Not By Michele Howe
When two of my closest friends became single moms over sixteen years ago, I had no idea that their trials, tribulations and challenges would become the touchstone of my writing career. What began as a therapeutic way to tell my friends’ stories (and to help other single moms) has grown into multiple articles, four books, and a column. All because my dear friends were willing to share their stories, first with me, and then with others.
Getting Excited!!
We’re taking our official “summer vacation” with Richard’s dad and step-mom again this year. I’m quite sure this year’s trip to West Virginia won’t quite compare to last year’s trip to Key West but I know we’ll have a blast just the same. Richard’s dad is an ex-hippy, and is super cool. The kids worship him. His step-mom isn’t much older than we are and I consider her one of my best friends. She’s a school teacher but you’d never know it when you get her out of the classroom. Heh…
Gripe, Moan, Groan…
I have lots of software programs, which are required for what I do (publishing). I don’t buy software updates every time an upgrade comes out because, if it’s working just fine for me, why pay hundreds to thousands more per year for something I don’t need? I think it’s a huge conspiracy anyway. And, whenever I do get an upgrade, seems something always go awry anyway.
Letters To The Editor For June 17th
Angela’s feeling under the weather. Letters will return next week.
It’s True What They Say About Writing True Crime By Juliann Wetz
Front page headlines always seem like perfect fodder for true crime novels. All the elements are there, and yet, we know there’s more to the story than what is printed in the newspaper. There’s a story behind the news story splashed across the front page. So when the headlines touched home for my husband, Mike, he decided to try his hand at writing true crime.
Persistence! Another Self-Published Author Lands a Traditional Contract By Roberta Roberti
After being told by countless literary agents and publishers that they liked my cookbook, What? No Meat, Traditional Italian Cooking the Vegetarian Way, but that I did not have a “platform,” I decided to self-publish. I knew I had a good product – I’d spent years researching, writing, testing, and revising every recipe, every word.
I had faith in my book. I had the knowledge and experience in publishing to put it all together. And, frankly, I’d put too much into it to let it just die. This book was going to see the light of day if it was the last thing I did. I chose BookLocker and embarked on the odyssey that is self-publishing.
When Weekends Cause Exhaustion
A non-stop weekend at the Hoy household!
Piers Anthony’s Anonymous Source is a Liar
Dear Ms Hoy;
I’m writing in regards to your excellent column on Mr. Anthony, who really shouldn’t be considered a reliable source for anything than about his own writings.
I’ve been astonished over the years to see how many people refer to his site in the same breath as Preditors and Editors or Writer Beware, taking his comments as gospel when it comes to which companies to submit to or beware of. Even a quick glance at his comments shows that he appears to have a personal grudge against any large company due to his own bad experiences – which is fine, but when he purports to put up neutral information, then it’s a whole lot of silliness. Of course he cites his award from EPIC proudly as the reason why he continues to do this…
Mr. Anthony’s site is a mishmash of convoluted rants and raves from an author who, sadly, does not understand the damage he has done and continues to do to legitimate publishers under the guise of a public service. I wince every time I see his site referred to as a warning site for those seeking information because I know that it’s more likely than not that they’ll get distorted facts and the ramblings of what appears to be an anti-establishment man who refuses to put up a disclaimer, and states everything as factual… even when it’s not.
Please continue to try and get Mr. Anthony to at least be honest about his site – it’s fine to put your PERSONAL views of publishers up and let the reader choose how to perceive it – another to put your words down as gospel and possibly lead many readers down the wrong path.
Thank you again and have a good day!
Yours truly,
S.
Breaking Into Your Dream Magazine with Letters to the Editor By Scott Rose
Standard strategies for breaking into a magazine of your dreams may not be adequate.