Louise Marley's Blog

• One more word about Harlequin

  November 21, 2009

  • The Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America have also spoken: "SFWA supports the fundamental principle that writers should be paid for their work, and even those who aspire to professional status and payment ought not to be charged for the privilege of having those aspirations.   Until such time as Harlequin changes course, and returns to a model of legitimately working with ...
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• The Mystery Writers of America weigh in on Harlequin

  November 20, 2009

  • I suppose no one can say writers' organizations have no power!  The MWA has offered this statement on Harlequin's self-publishing venture:"...it is common for disreputable publishers to try to profit from aspiring writers by steering them to their own for-pay editorial, marketing, and publishing services. The implication is that by paying for those services, the writer is more likely to ...
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• Harlequin loses its RWA rating

  November 19, 2009

  • Harlequin, the legendary romance publisher, has joined forces with Author Solutions, a vanity (self-publishing) press.  In response, the Romance Writers of America has declared Harlequin no longer eligible for the benefits RWA provides.RWA is an excellent writers' organization, devoted to good business practices and promotion of its members' work.  This decision is a courageous and responsible ...
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