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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 13:36:00 +0000

Thank you for the words of wisdom!

It's sad how a major magazine could stoop so low.

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:54:00 +0000

Kristen, a hint – the name is somewhere in my rant. ;O

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:39:00 +0000

Lori, I’m dying to know which magazine that was. Maybe I’ll e-mail you later. ;] This is great advice. I’m sorry you have experience to back it up, if you know what I mean.

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:37:00 +0000

Excellent point, copywriter! If you’re fine with the work belonging heart-and-soul to the client, then skim away. Otherwise, CYA!

By: alicia

alicia — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:03:00 +0000

Great post, thanks 🙂 Most of my clients have contracts of their own; luckily, fine print and overlooked words haven’t been an issue, but there’s always that feeling of nervousness when a new contract arises…

By: copywriter underground

copywriter underground — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 17:59:00 +0000

In addition to payment terms, usage rights are also a great big "danger zone."

It's easy to skim past the bit where you give up every right you have to the material.

Writers getting paid for print work are also seeing their words online, and typically without any additional payment.

Know what you're giving up!

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:28:00 +0000

Excellent advice. Thank youl