In the ICL newsletter a few weeks back the article entitled, "Can You Profit From Writing for Free?" by Jan Fields was featured. Go to the link today: http://www.institutechildrenslit.com/rx/ws06/writ4free.shtml and read this worthwhile article. Once you have had a chance to read it stop back and let's get a discussion going on what your thoughts are for non-paying markets to get published credits under your belt.
I'm looking forward to your comments.
Best wishes for your continued success!
Her points make sense! Exposure & experience.
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L. Diane Wolfe “Spunk On A Stick”
www.circleoffriendsbooks.blogspot.com
Very true Diane. Most of the team members of My Light Magazine were regular contributors first. And one of the editors got a paying job writing online because of her experience with My Light. In the end, generosity is always rewarded. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting, and I'd definitely agree about the exposure and self-confidence part of it. I had a few stories published in non-paying on-line markets and it almost made me believe in myself. Now I'm going to have three coming out in print... one pays in e-copies, one in real copies, and one in what I suspect will be infinitely small amounts of money. But it all helps with that feeling that I might be moving forward.
ReplyDeleteOf course, without real money, the family will never believe I'm going anywhere.
"Sometimes you just want to be part of something terrific." I think this is one item from the list in the article that I'd say best describes why I write for non-paying publications. And I'll say it up front, Stories for Children is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteI've never contributed to any ezine or magazine that I didn't think was the highest quality.
I blogged about this very issue just a week or so ago.
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Looking forward to reading the article! Thanks Donna!
Thanks for your input today. I appreciate everyone's opinion. My first published article was in the non-paying market and it has led to several great opportunities for me.
ReplyDeleteI wish you all continued success in your writing careers.
Regards,
Donna
Sometimes it's not about the money, at least for me. Sometimes seeing my work in print or online in a great magazine or newsletter is enough.
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http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com
I'm trying to think of a non-paying market I've been published in. I can't think of any. The points make sense, and I'd imagine it's similar to work for hire vs. trying to get published in other markets.
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