writing fees

**F* G* <f*@gmail.com>**

I'm still catching up with the outpouring that resulted from my question
about rates! I guess I hit a nerve. Thank you all so much. If you haven't
answered yet, please consider yourself thanked and write in as well.

I have indeed been recycling articles in other publications. And I do love
writing the column, if for no other reason than it forces me to write, when
I would probably be more lax. It seems to be a pretty popular feature of the
newspaper. However, I've already been told that $60 is the maximum they pay
for anything! 

So here's a related question. Where do I go with my columns now? What are
some good publications for a good writer without much published?

Also, is it worthwhile putting the columns together for a book? Or does one
have to be on par with Shakespeare and as amusing as Robin Williams to be
picked up by a publisher in the current market?

Do you folks write because you can't stop yourselves for the joy of it or
are you financially successful?

Thanks,
Fran
Boston

 However, don't overlook the possibility of recycling those
> articles for other publications.  Just tweak them to suit the new
> market.  
>     Catriona
> 
> Jeff Ball wrote:
> 

>> In a weekly paper, gardening is usually low on the totem pole in
>> terms of priority.  On the other hand, if you have evidence that your
>> column has a good following, then maybe you have some wiggle room.  I
>> suspect $100 or $150 a week is about all you can generate from a
>> weekly publication.  Good luck.
>> Jeff Ball
>> 
>> On May 12, 2008, at 1:01 PM, ez@acmeplant.com wrote:
>> 
>> I'd put that in the "you're not charging enough" category.  I agree w/
>> Catriona that $1/word is the norm.
>> 
>> LN
>> 
>> On May 12, 2008, at 12:32 PM, Fran Gustman <fgustman@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>> Would those of you who write for publications be willing to say what
>>> you
>>> make per number of words, how long your articles are, and what type of
>>> publication (if you don't want to share the name)? I know I'm getting
>>> royally ripped off and want to know what is more typical . I'm
>>> embarrassed
>>> to say that I'm getting $60 for 1000 words, sometimes including a
>>> photo, for
>>> which I am not paid extra. This is for a weekly paper. You can write
>>> to me
>>> individually or to the group, your choice.
>>> 
>>> Fran
>>> fgustman@gmail.com
>>> Boston
>

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