tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post5696449948166914343..comments2023-12-29T15:56:53.373+00:00Comments on Jan Jones: Rights...Jan Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-5170134273383881222018-08-05T16:19:42.246+01:002018-08-05T16:19:42.246+01:00I haven't had a story published by WW (it was ...I haven't had a story published by WW (it was on my list of writing goals) but I did buy it to read - no more!Linda Daunterhttp://www.linda-daunter.uk/jottings-blog/jottings-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-17775945529462774442018-08-05T13:19:16.498+01:002018-08-05T13:19:16.498+01:00The decision was probably made by accountants furt...The decision was probably made by accountants further up the line of command. Only looking at the financial gain for them and not the forward consequences.<br /><br />Fingers crossed they think again.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-54638165209612315842018-08-05T11:55:22.751+01:002018-08-05T11:55:22.751+01:00The new powers at WW are keeping their heads down,...The new powers at WW are keeping their heads down, deleting outraged comments from their facebook site, no longer responding to reasoned letters. It's as if the shitstorm they've stirred up is a surprise to them! Did they think we'd just let them walk on us? Not happening.<br /><br /><br />Pat Metcalfenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-60402625392127430582018-08-04T18:42:04.519+01:002018-08-04T18:42:04.519+01:00Very sad, FrancescaVery sad, FrancescaJan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-6275194956906639552018-08-04T18:41:24.575+01:002018-08-04T18:41:24.575+01:00True, Carol, mine amongst them.True, Carol, mine amongst them.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-10367747519101298482018-08-04T18:24:28.881+01:002018-08-04T18:24:28.881+01:00I quite agree Jan. It used to be a good magazine t...I quite agree Jan. It used to be a good magazine to aim for with a supportive editing team. A sad time.Francesca Capaldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407306388763073352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-1402093475244433212018-08-04T17:48:47.413+01:002018-08-04T17:48:47.413+01:00Agree 100% Jan. Apart from the new contract being ...Agree 100% Jan. Apart from the new contract being unacceptable, damaging to writers- it's already put one out of business- it will also hit library readers too, as the serials are often sold on to publishers who produce books suitable for libraries.Carolbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578076528292643928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-15870808581785359122018-08-04T17:01:37.818+01:002018-08-04T17:01:37.818+01:00It seems so, Natalie.It seems so, Natalie.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-16971233048208948022018-08-04T16:37:47.739+01:002018-08-04T16:37:47.739+01:00I'm quite surprised they didn't anticipate...I'm quite surprised they didn't anticipate the reaction I've seen everywhere. Did they really think we'd just roll over?Natalie Kleinmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15467444870404220824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-65815989008860912072018-08-04T15:09:21.599+01:002018-08-04T15:09:21.599+01:00We do indeed, Elaine!We do indeed, Elaine!Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-31812919863208694102018-08-04T15:08:42.251+01:002018-08-04T15:08:42.251+01:00I agree, Lolli. I can almost hear Carole's rea...I agree, Lolli. I can almost hear Carole's reaction now!Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-29191139562066727002018-08-04T15:02:09.367+01:002018-08-04T15:02:09.367+01:00It's not only shooting at their authors, but t...It's not only shooting at their authors, but they are shooting themselves in the foot,too.At present they are a highly popular wonag, but as writers decline writing for them in response to this rights grab cz so their sales will drop off,as they won't be able to get the variety and high standard of writing,to fill their weekly and their sspecials. As arole Blake was insistent about getting good rights for her writers and she once spoke at one of their writers days (l was there) she'll be spinning in her grave!<br />Lollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01515315782005088036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-15359377728991553432018-08-04T14:53:53.337+01:002018-08-04T14:53:53.337+01:00Well said, Jan! The market isn't what it was a...Well said, Jan! The market isn't what it was and we need to fight to save what is left. Elaine Everesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14202264445526075693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-63680607095899965112018-08-04T14:34:44.186+01:002018-08-04T14:34:44.186+01:00Sending you a copy is just salt in the wound, Jenn...Sending you a copy is just salt in the wound, Jenny!<br />Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-67250542587868949862018-08-04T13:26:29.968+01:002018-08-04T13:26:29.968+01:00With you every step of the way, Jan. I only ceded ...With you every step of the way, Jan. I only ceded my copyright once - for an online-serial, commissioned by Harlequin Mills &Boon back in the day when that was a new idea and they insisted.<br /><br />I have never ceased to regret it. Occasionally it gets translated and/or put in a collection and they send me a copy. That arriving will sour my whole day. And it's not about the money, because it's only 15,000 words and would earn peanuts. It feels as if I abandoned the poor thing. Or worse.Jenny Haddonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033363713804200367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-89268891816702871572018-08-04T11:51:00.816+01:002018-08-04T11:51:00.816+01:00It's shocking, Kath.It's shocking, Kath.Jan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2901561093915947718.post-62627889260957306612018-08-04T11:32:05.454+01:002018-08-04T11:32:05.454+01:00Well said. Not acceptable at all.
I no longer writ...Well said. Not acceptable at all.<br />I no longer write magazine fiction but if I did, I'd also boycott WW now. No one takes my copyright.Kathleen McGurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01157686676565485064noreply@blogger.com