Now I Have Seen Everything - Authors Paying to be Published
I've seen everything today. Authors payint as much as $35 to have their article submitted to an article submission directory. http://thephantomwriters.com I mean, it isn't like there are not services like isnare.com who will distribute to more than 40 000 publishers for .83 cents....or other sites such as http://www.ezinearticles.com/ and about 1 million more that distribute articles free.
So, why would anyone want to pay $35 to distribute their articles? I read the entire writer's page and didn't see anything that made this site unique. There was no guarantee of publication or exposure.
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Submitted by gracepub on Sun, 12/02/2007 - 21:24.
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And it's not like there's any prestige to that distribution
No publishing credits come out that kind of thing.
TF
I've seen this before
in the music business. People would cut-throat each other so badly that some would resort to paying to play and people would take advantage of it. If there is no supply, there can't be an outlet for it, but unfortunately bad taste and desperation know no bounds at times, even though I sure that there will be some legitimate writing that may get posted from good people. They just don't know any better I think or just want the gratification of having it show up someplace other than their computer screen.
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You know...
I think a lot of writers just don't know better. They are new to the way the "business" works and are easily lead astray.
Then you have those who don't want to go about getting published the "old fashioned" way. It's too much work for them to write, polish, query, requery, and requery if needed. I'm not sure if they are just too lazy or think they are too good to do it that way.
In many ways, websites and blogs present a skewed view...
...of the writing world.
When most bloggers present tips and tricks of the trade posts, I almost never read anything about submitting stories and articles to real magazines and newspapers. It's no wonder some new people think the web is all there is.
One day, it might be. But today, a published article in "Atlantic Monthly" is a greater accomplishment (and 1000 times better for one's credentials) than hundreds of Associated Content pieces. It's so strange that people do not seem to know this.
TF
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I think a lot of people have abandoned this because the mags are asking more and more and offering less and less money. I would rather spend 1 hour working for $15, and get paid, than spend 4 weeks working for .10 a word, makind $5 an hour, for a magazine.
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Very true -
Some years ago there were far fewer article options. Now, there are article options all over the internet and especially for savvy freelancers who know where to look
I have a hard time paying for upgraded service on a press release - can't fathom paying someone $35 to print one of my articles. Its amazing the number of writers who don't take the time or won't take the time to research things better. I've had a ridiculously large number of aspiring writers who tell me that since I'm published, I should do their research for them -- oh, and they want it all done for free. I learned the things I know because I spent many hours doing my own research. Many people could learn a lot by digging in, being patient and researching the industry.
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The democratic nature of the web...
...is good and bad. It's good, because it brings fresh new talents and perspectives into the mix and also because it's an accesible venue for lots of people.
It's bad because standards are falling away and when they do, the end product is compromised.
As long as it's compromised (lack of editors, shoddy "research," republication of other people's work without permission, opinons used as though they're facts, etc.) then mainstream publishing world is going to look at web content work with a skeptical eye.
TF
The magazine is still a more viable credential...
...than most of the stuff on the web if one is interested in being a traditional writer who moves up by establishing credentials that matter that will get them into the next door they want to enter.
I understand your point, though, sure money vs less money. Of course, working on a novel is similar. Unless you have an upfront contract, the time spent on a book that's submitted on speculation may not earn you a dime.
TF