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May 2007 - Posts

Tuesday, May 29, 2007 11:38 AM

Can a Freelancer Charge Late Fees for Late Payments?

One of our members, Dawn Reiss, asks:   I turned a story in March and thought it was going to run in April. I was then told the artical was going to be published in May. After sending my story in, in March and my invoice on April 3 I called
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 5 Comments
Friday, May 25, 2007 1:04 PM

The New Trend - Interview Release Forms

I just signed on to take an assignment from a new client yesterday. Included in the package of materials, which included the usual writer's guidelines (tho 13 pages of them), tax forms, contract, etc. there is an interview release form. They want me to
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 3 Comments
Thursday, May 24, 2007 11:09 AM

Editor Stole my Story! and How Do I Become a Freelancer?

I'm taking two questions from the forum that haven't had any comments and answering them. I invite our members to join in if they have helpful information as well: Travis Braun asks: Anyone have any tips for publications stealing queried ideas? I
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 11 Comments
Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:52 PM

Woodworker Journalists Needed

Randy Johnson, editor of American Woodworker Magazine is seeking journalists who are woodworkers or familiar with home workshop based woodworking. "Our readers are avid woodworking enthusiasts and I’m looking for a journalist who can write to this audience."
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 1 Comments
Saturday, May 12, 2007 12:52 PM

Outsourcing Freelance Work to India

A discussion topic on some freelance writing boards this week surrounded a story in the L.A. Times about a website dedicated to news in Pasadena, California, outsourcing local news, namely the city council meetings, to writers based in India. See the
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 8 Comments
Wednesday, May 02, 2007 1:37 PM

Local Freelance Job Listings

Stringer/Freelancer for Sunday History Column (Comp: Not stated) (Stuart, FL) Love history? Like to write? The Press Journal is looking for someone to compile Sunday's historical column, a decade-by- decade look back into Indian River County's history.
posted by KerriFivecoatCampbell | 1 Comments