What Happens To Some Of Your Articles
There was a site that I wrote for a couple years ago. They were “how to” articles and they paid in credits, not cash. I wrote about 8 or more articles for them, because the credits they paid were legit in that they could be used as cash at a large number of shops on-line. Among many other things that’s how I got my beloved ice crusher.
I stopped writing for them because I felt as they wanted my articles for my expertise on the topics, there was too much interference by the editors. The editors had way too many ideas which I felt were not right for my article, however you can’t fight an editor.
This site then went to revenue sharing as payment for writers and I guess for some it was working well. I just learned that they are changing again and have sold hundreds of articles that have been published into paperback books and are being sold on Amazon as a how to series.
All I can say is that when I wrote the articles for them I knowingly sold all my rights along with them.
I’m sure it would give me a twinge to see my work in print and not even get a by-line on it, but that’s what happens sometimes. The lesson here is be sure you know what you’re selling with your articles, and if you do sell all your rights, just walk away and don’t look back.
