Have you heard of The Write Network? They say that they will help writers do things write. The Write Network subscribe to all the contributor blogs and any articles which help ‘writers do things write’.
They claim this should drive traffic as well as introduce writers to new readers who may have come via another contributor’s post on The Write Network. Sounds GREAT huh?
Not too! Inkygirl(who I love) has had a serious breech of trust with The Write Network. You can read it here. This should make all writers keep their ears and eyes wide open to this network, at the very least.
This should stand to warn us all of the dangers of putting our words out there. Be careful my writing buddies. There's a world full of con artists out there. And while The Write Network may not be con artists, per se, they are at the very least unfair and misleading. Don't be taken in. :)
Robyn - a good site to always check out is Writer Beware Blogs.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link: http://accrispin.blogspot.com/
Nathan Bransford and quite a few other agents always list this blog on their sites as a 'must' for all writers.
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Scott gave some great advice above. That's a good resource. Still, we have to trust our instincts and sometimes take a chance at getting in less than perfect situations. I've actually heard worse than what inkygirl posted. Things like actual plagerism and such. It's a good reminder to be careful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the warning!
ReplyDeleteScott: great advice, like Tess said. I will bookmark writer beware blogs. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteTess: why does it have to be like this? It's ridiculous. I hate having to watch my writing back! UGH! And we all need that reminder too. Be careful! :)
Susan: What a crazy world, huh? Yikes! Watch yer back! :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh the plagiarism! Happened to me. No joke. Beware betas, beware.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne, really? It happened to you? Don't worry! I'll hear your warning ringing in my ears. :)
ReplyDeleteAmy, scary isn't it? :)
Another thought - make sure your blog has the copyrighted thingy on it as well, especially if you're sharing tidbits of your writing. I also, when allowing people to read my stuff, make sure to put the copyright thingy as well. Yeah, people can still plagerize (sp??), but, if you find out about it, you have a better legal leg to stand on. Just some thoughts!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Robyn. This is interesting. I've been warned of so much, but I've never actually encountered a con on my own. I'll check it out...carefully!
ReplyDeleteScott: I don't have the copyright thing on my blog. Guess I need to do it. I plan on fixing up the ol' blog. I guess I'll do it then. Because I plan on posting some of my story. Thanks Scott. I appreciate it. :)
ReplyDeleteDavin: I've never encountered one either. And don't want to! Do all you can to protect yourself. :)
Thanks. So troubling. I guess I'm pretty trusting, so need to carefully consider the larger world.
ReplyDeleteButtercup: It is troubling! Definitely watch out. :)
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