Published on November 17, 2024
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Since 1987, WritersWeekly.com has provided freelance job listings, paying markets, industry news, articles focused on how to make more money writing, thousands of warnings about bad actors in the writing and publishing communities, and so much more. WritersWeekly has, and always will be, completely free. And, WritersWeekly has never accepted paid advertisements. WritersWeekly has received […]
Published on November 17, 2024
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Here is one example of how Facebook refused to remove the paid advertisement from one of the scammers…
Published on October 30, 2024
Censorship, Journalism, legal, libel
MORE: Washington Posts refuses to endorse any presidential candidate, now or in the future; Should political organizations be prosecuted for sending out misleading or flat out untruthful texts to potential voters?; School board in TN tests free speech limits; and A British man has been convicted of silently praying.
Published on October 30, 2024
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Simple research can save authors worldwide from crawling into bed with this new generation of scammers!
Published on October 24, 2024
Censorship, copyrights, Defamation, legal, libel
MORE: Author is grateful for his first amendment rights!; Rare copy of U.S. constitution found in filing cabinet sells for $9M; Trans teacher resigns after video shows drugs and p*rn; Same teacher got to keep his job last year after undressing in the girls’ locker room, and asked girls about their underwear and menstruation; Politician’s plagiarism included lifting paragraphs from another person’s testimony; FCC urges CBS to release entire transaction of edited interview; and CNN must divulge financial info. in defamation case.
Published on October 18, 2024
Censorship, copyrights, legal, libel, social media
MORE: Presidential candidate accused of plagiarism; University professor fired for standing up to hateful mob; Discord disputes DMCA subpoena; Author files class-action lawsuit against Meta; Author sued video game developer for copyright infringement; and Politician sues the NYT for defamation.
Published on October 18, 2024
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An author who did not know any better might think he or she is not able to divulge the illegal activities of the “publisher,” including posting complaints on social media, websites, and…
Published on October 12, 2024
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MORE: Noah Webster’s work still influences all of us today!; Victoria Strauss tackles fake literary agencies that are victimizing American authors; Montana universities stripped of federal funds – can you guess why?; Independent journalist jailed, accused of disclosing secrets during Iran attack on Israel; CBS News embroiled in controversies; Judge rules FTC can proceed with antitrust suit against Amazon; Six journal publishers sued for anti-trust accusations; Scientists sue publisher for retractions involving safety over alleged political stance; and Interview Magazine sued for copyright infringement.
Published on October 4, 2024
Censorship, Journalism, legal
MORE: Teen tells school board she was forced to read a story about cousins having s*x; Coffee shop owners wins $4M from university; Lower courts are attempting to circumvent the Supreme Court; “Trans-butchery” of children is a crime against humanity; and Pink Floyd sells music catalog for $400M
Published on October 4, 2024
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Barnes & Noble called. They want to place my book in their bookstore.