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Re: Editorial Issue


Lorraine,
 Are you close in distance to this editor so that you might ask to meet him/her for coffee shortly after the New Year? If possible I would have this conversation face to face. Second best would be a phone call. Don't, however, do this by email. 

 I'd spell it out to the editor, over coffee or lunch that you pay for, and say just what you said here: 1. You value the work with him/her and want it to continue. 2. You're flattered and pleased that he used it in this other venue. 3. Are there opportunities for you to help him ( /emphasis here on solving his problems and helping with his editorial needs/) in the future. and 4. You want to know from him how this larger audience will be compensated. 

 If I were you I'd come in with a proposal that has some specifics: "I'd love to be compensated at the rate of XYZ for the use of my work in this larger market, but what did you have in mind?"

 all the best for this uncharted Mayan Calendar II and beyond,
 C.L.

 Hello, wise and experienced writers! I really need some help with a very sticky situation. The editor I write for (a relationship of nearly 10 years) has several publications under his control. My regular monthly column goes into just one of them that covers about 15,000 homes in Northwest CT. My most recent paid column on "Gifts for the Gardener" went in as requested and expected. However, I just found out today that he also used the column with photos (Noel, the Cobra Head photo made it!) for another publication which reaches an even larger geography. Of course, I'm pleased that my work is getter wider viewing, however, I'm not so excited that this wasn't discussed with me, especially as it relates to compensation. Obviously, I don't want to poison the well since I'd like to keep this writing gig. On the other hand, I also don't want my editor to think that he can get my work for free so to speak. I'd appreciate any suggestions anyone may have, especially if this is someth
 ing that's to be expected or if you've had similar experiences. Is this something I should mention in gratitude or ignore or tactfully probe for additional comp or ???? Thanks, as always. Lorraine
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