Category Archives: Ethics

Artists Deserve Respect Before Death

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

How many writers or artists do you know that were unrecognized or even ‘penniless’ before their deaths? Many of their relatives even became really ‘rich’ after they died. Here are some of the writers I’m referring to: Henry David Thoreau … Continue reading →

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When is an Author a Writer or a Writer an Author?

Posted on April 25, 2011 by

Is There Integrity in Writing? The Difference Between Writing and Painting Some groups still debate whether writing (and painting) is an art or a craft. But that’s not my topic here. The frank article ‘The Myth of Artistic Integrity’ by … Continue reading →

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Should a Freelance Writer Provide his SSN to Clients?

Posted on February 14, 2010 by

While it’s normal to want writers to provide addresses or SSNs for tax purposes, you shouldn’t have to provide your Driver’s License ID number, bank details (unless you’re being paid by Direct Deposit), names of the members of your family, … Continue reading →

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Writers Beware Program

Posted on February 12, 2010 by

These folks are wizards when it comes to digging up the dirt. Let’s all team up to support the Writers Beware Program and catch the plagiarists. -http://www.sfwa.org/for-authors/writer-beware/.

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Crazy Copyright Laws II

Posted on September 11, 2009 by

James Boyle, a professor at Duke Law School, seems to endorse my post and theory about ‘Crazy Copyright Laws’. His article in the Financial Times about the Google Books case makes the point that these issues wouldn’t exist if we … Continue reading →

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Google and your Books

Posted on September 3, 2009 by

If your book was published by Google, consider this message by Angela Hoy of Writers Weekly: ‘YOU MUST OPT-OUT OF THE GOOGLE SETTLEMENT THIS WEEK OR BE BOUND TO WHATEVER TERMS THEY SPECIFY FOR *YOUR* BOOKS! To opt-out instantly online, … Continue reading →

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Why You’re Too Qualified and Respectful to Produce Great Content by Pace Smith

Posted on August 17, 2009 by

If you’re like most bloggers, you’re making two huge mistakes with your content. You’re suffering from both qualification and respect when you write. You’ll need to leave both of those behind if you want to be a successful writer with … Continue reading →

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Very Evil Someone

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

I know someone who is so evil that he wishes his younger sister to die first before him because he doesn’t trust her about the family wealth that would be left behind. He shamelessly told me that. The irony is … Continue reading →

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