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<blockquote data-quote="HalWhitewyrm" data-source="post: 2100413" data-attributes="member: 4046"><p>JD, I hear you loud and clear. I had the same problem you describe, and I went to the utmost end of frustration and annoyance because of this. In the end, I decied to do something with all that pent up anger, and turned it around and opened Highmoon Media Productions. I decided to take things into my own hands, and put it as gospel that I'd never treat anyone like I'd been treated. Though so far I've only published stuff written by me, I do have a few freelancers working on projects, and the first thing they got from me after we had settled on all points was a contract.</p><p></p><p>I'm far happier now than before; I like having control over my material and being able to offer other writers like myself a chance at publication based on honesty. The day I treat others like I was treated is the day I stop doing this. I also know I am not alone on this, so it's not an universal problem.</p><p></p><p>I'm actually quite happy today because I finally settled an outstanding issue I had with a publisher, from material I write over two years ago, and that has been already in print since last Gen Con. It was a small sum, hardly worth the migraines I got over it, but I was not going to let my work be used for free when it was generating them money. The other outstanding balance I am owed will probably never materialize, and though it still bothers me, I've gotten over it (this was from Fast Forward Entertainment, which I only mention cause they are out of business).</p><p></p><p>Hang in there, but respect yourself. Always ask for a contract, and if you don't get one, get your material back; there certainly are other publishers out there who will be interested in your stuff. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HalWhitewyrm, post: 2100413, member: 4046"] JD, I hear you loud and clear. I had the same problem you describe, and I went to the utmost end of frustration and annoyance because of this. In the end, I decied to do something with all that pent up anger, and turned it around and opened Highmoon Media Productions. I decided to take things into my own hands, and put it as gospel that I'd never treat anyone like I'd been treated. Though so far I've only published stuff written by me, I do have a few freelancers working on projects, and the first thing they got from me after we had settled on all points was a contract. I'm far happier now than before; I like having control over my material and being able to offer other writers like myself a chance at publication based on honesty. The day I treat others like I was treated is the day I stop doing this. I also know I am not alone on this, so it's not an universal problem. I'm actually quite happy today because I finally settled an outstanding issue I had with a publisher, from material I write over two years ago, and that has been already in print since last Gen Con. It was a small sum, hardly worth the migraines I got over it, but I was not going to let my work be used for free when it was generating them money. The other outstanding balance I am owed will probably never materialize, and though it still bothers me, I've gotten over it (this was from Fast Forward Entertainment, which I only mention cause they are out of business). Hang in there, but respect yourself. Always ask for a contract, and if you don't get one, get your material back; there certainly are other publishers out there who will be interested in your stuff. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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