Whoo-Whee! Now, That’s One Snotty Librarian!
After we ran last week’s article, Library “Gifts” And Copyright Harvesting – AUTHOR BEWARE!, by Heather Vallance, we received an anonymous email from a librarian. Coincidence? I don’t think so.
Library “Gifts” And Copyright Harvesting – AUTHOR BEWARE! By Heather Vallance
Let me begin by saying I truly enjoy your newsletter. I have learned many things about writing since I began subscribing.
I did however, want to make a few comments about Heather Vallance’s recent article.
I thought the article was excellent and insightful. Writers ALWAYS need to be vigilant when they are asked to sign any forms, particularly if there is any mention of “copyright”. So I commend her for pointing out this issue.
Write for Teens, are You Serious? By Ruth Schiffmann
If you’re over the age of twenty-five, chances are you look back on your teen years with fondness. Ah, the days of football games, proms, and pep rallies. Do we really forget so soon the hours spent agonizing over wearing the right outfit, the tears spilled in the restroom over a hastily scrawled break-up note, or the searing pain of finding your name omitted from the list of players who made the team? Add to that college applications, drug use, and bomb threats; today’s teens face serious issues every day. But there are many ways you can write about weighty issues without increasing their burdens. If you can jump back into those high school days while addressing the concerns of today’s teen, the challenges they face can provide you with endless topics for articles, fiction, interviews, quizzes, and more.
Internship or Indentured Servitude?
I keep seeing freelancing writing ads for “interns” but I’m not sure they’re legitimate. Can you help?
Twenty Percent of My Nest is Empty! Whaaa!!!
I am very sad this week. I cried Saturday and Sunday, off and on, and then again Monday night. Why? My oldest baby moved out.
How Amazon Could Have Avoided the Kindle Book Deletion Debacle By Angela Hoy
I’ve received dozens of emails over the past couple of weeks asking for my opinion about Amazon’s decision to delete specific ebooks from their customers’ Kindle machines. Basically, this is what happened.
Lousy Freelance Job Offers Exist Because Fools Take Them
Hi Angela,
Just wanted to pass on my thanks for your terrific answer to the July 15th question on your site. I’m sick beyond measure of the proliferation of these lousy offers, which exist because fools take them.
I posted a link to your site on my blog today. Thanks once again for helping educate the writing masses!
Lori Widmer
Writing & Editing
https://www.loriwidmer.com
Library “Gifts” And Copyright Harvesting – AUTHOR BEWARE! By Heather Vallance
Have you, as an author, ever considered donating a copy of your book to your local library? Did you know libraries (and other institutions) typically require donors of such materials to sign a gift contract? Would you even bother to read the contract or would you simply assume it was entirely innocent (it’s a library, for Pete’s sake), and sign on the dotted line?
Royalties Based on List Price vs. Net Profit
I’m feeling a little stupid – I read on your website that iUniverse gives authors only a 20% royalty for a book sold on Amazon. However, if I understand correctly, your royalty (for wholesale orders) is only 15%, which is even less. What am I missing?
Vacation Emergency Room Trip AGAIN!!!
Gosh, it sure would be nice to take a summer vacation that doesn’t involve a trip to the E.R.! See:
https://www.wirelesstrips.com/day-16-it-wouldnt-be-vacation-without-a-trip-to-the-er
My latest update is here:
https://www.wirelesstrips.com
This week’s Maxism:
My sister, who came to visit us at a campground near her home, said she needed to change her baby’s diaper.
Max asked, “Is his diaper sweaty?”
Hugs to all!
Angela
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