Have you had trouble getting payment from a publication?  Have an agent who turned out to be a scam artist?  An editor who resold your work without your permission?  Here's the place to tell the writing community all about it.  Please note that comments posted do not reflect or imply endorsement or non-endorsement by Absolute Write staff.  

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If you've ever fallen prey to a deadbeat publisher, you know how frustrating it can be to have to fight for what is owed to you.  Writers have a means of recourse-- join the National Writers Union.  They have a grievance department that can help you fight for your rights.  

Quick Tip

Here's your first Writing Commandment. Memorize it. There will be a test. I promise. DO NOT pay anyone a fee to read, publish, or produce your writing! Legitimate agents, publishers and producers make their money by selling your work-- NOT by taking money from naive writers. If an agent tells you s/he is interested in representing your script if you'll just hire so-and-so consultant/editor to fix it up, run! 

This does not mean you should never use a consultant. By all means, if you need help making your work more marketable/stronger/tighter, find a reputable consultant for help. However, don't let anyone bully you into using a specific person (especially if they have no solid credentials!). These agents generally get kick-backs from the services they recommend, and often, this is their primary source of income. Reading fees? Pfft! No way! WGA signatory agencies are not allowed to charge fees. If you find someone posing as a signatory and charging a fee (I did!), call WGA to report them.

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