http://writingforcash.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Writing For Cash en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 15:04:59 GMT 2010-01-04T15:04:59Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969723&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Gather is a really cool article site that I just discovered this month. I publish my articles on several major directories on the internet and just started putting a few on Gather here and there to see . . . Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:22:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977969723&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Rick Porter 2009-12-31T06:22:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967628&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:21:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967628&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Andre W. 2009-12-29T20:21:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954392&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace The odds for any of the authors and artists receiving any part of this settlement as commissions are somewhere between zero and none. Google Loses in French Copyright Case By MATTHEW SALTMARSH . . . Sat, 19 Dec 2009 11:26:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977954392&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-12-19T11:26:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941205&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Up to my eyeballs in authoring and publishing since 1986. Have had bad luck with agents -- not as bad agents but with bad situations (last one was gay-bashed). Suggestions from other writers happy with . . . Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:55:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977941205&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Donna Barr 2009-12-10T18:55:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939183&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace What came first, the blog or the plagiarism? While poking around the internet, there are so many similar articles, the question becomes which came first, the blog or the plagiarism? For example, two . . . Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:41:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977939183&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Frugal Yankee 2009-12-09T17:41:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925914&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace December 7th, 2300; 2:16 P.M. Washington, D.C. “Yes, I’m serious,” I said as I lifted the lid off a box of garland I’d just brought down from my hall closet. . . . Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:30:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977925914&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Patricia G. 2009-12-01T20:30:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920098&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself to the group.  My name is Taylor and I've been writing since high school (mostly poetry and short stories).  When I was in high school I managed to get . . . Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:35:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977920098&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Taylor Rios 2009-11-27T12:35:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918320&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:56:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977918320&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Andre W. 2009-11-26T02:56:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917107&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace If you're an unpublished writer, we offer an opportunity to publish online in an established site that receives hundreds of visitors per day. If you have material you would like to see on the Internet, . . . Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:09:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977917107&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-11-25T12:09:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908371&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace I've been hoping they would come out with this for a long time and just got an e-mail about it today.  Here's the link if you need it: Free Kindle Program Download You can . . . Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:09:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977908371&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Patricia G. 2009-11-19T13:09:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901977&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace For several years I have been wrestling with possibly self-publishing.  One of the main reasons I haven't crossed over (other than the financial one!) is that the mainline self-publishing companies . . . Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:14:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977901977&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Christine L. 2009-11-15T21:14:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888325&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Working on ideas by myself is all well and good, but I know I do much better when I have some feedback from others to push me along. I love it when people pose questions for me to answer, it really gets . . . Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:30:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977888325&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-11-06T14:30:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855505&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace I am still against e-books as an author, because once you sell as pdf, it basically is traded like an mp3.  Most authors who put up their work in PDF form, won't spring for the $3,500 for Adobe CS4 . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:15:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977855505&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-10-15T22:15:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854563&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Volume 46: October 2009 Welcome to the Edge of Propinquity . Volume 46 is now published. Fall is a time of introspection and self examination as the body prepares for the cold of winter. . . . Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:51:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977854563&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2009-10-15T10:51:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845206&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace (edit) Never mind, I misread/misunderstood the thing. I feel stupid now.     I got my points statement a while ago in my email and at first didn't think anything of if. I've not been on . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:47:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845206&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-10-09T02:47:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845125&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace This morning I got an email from my boyfriend linking this article. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i087771e1f6660364cf8e8e1c83832524   I usually . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:33:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845125&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-10-09T01:33:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845111&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace   I am one of those people. The ones that are constantly crying; pain, joy, sorrow, happiness, it doesn’t really seem to matter. Emotion = overflowing tear ducts. Now, there is one advantage, . . . Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:09:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977845111&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-10-09T01:09:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837618&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace I'm still looking for feedback on this project. Chapter 1 can be found here . ~2~ “Is she going to be okay?” Dace whispered as she cast a glance at Kira where she slept on an old couch. . . . Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:54:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837618&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-10-04T01:54:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827100&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Many people have told you how to make more points at mypoints... and I've really been able to up my own points from their knowledge and willingness to share. But, I'd like to share a few links with you . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 07:33:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827100&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Kimberli T. 2009-09-26T07:33:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827014&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Copyediting : Virtual Library of Resources Including, but not limited to: Online Dictionaries and Other Reference Works A selection of general and special-subject dictionaries . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:30:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977827014&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-09-26T04:30:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826919&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Orphan Works and the Google Book Settlement / Part I 9.25.09 We've been asked for news about the Orphan Works bill. Last June Intellectual Property Watch warned that it would be . . . Sat, 26 Sep 2009 02:14:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977826919&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-09-26T02:14:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819497&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace For those of us with boxes of ARCs sitting in the garage, here is an outstanding project to get into. Authors Actively Supporting Our Troops   Dear Author/Publisher, Imagine . . . Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:11:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977819497&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-09-20T14:11:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814259&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace "Mahal Kita at Miss Na Kita" by Nicole Higginbotham. Now available on Amazon.com. http://www.amazon.com/Mahal-Kita-Miss-Na/dp/B002ACJ93U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253067096&sr=8-1 . . . Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:50:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977814259&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Nicole Higginbotham 2009-09-16T04:50:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813470&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Volume 45: September 2009 Hello, Welcome to the Edge of Propinquity . Volume 45 is now published. As the end of Summer leaves on winds that chill the skin and leaves that crunch underfoot, . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:17:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813470&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2009-09-15T16:17:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810354&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace I've not been on in ages. But I'd like some feedback if there is any to be had. The following is the first chapter of my latest brainchild. The cyberpunk story of which I need to come up with a summary. . . . Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:44:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977810354&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace DL "Duchess of Nonsense" Dzioba 2009-09-13T01:44:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802503&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace The Dream Quest One Poetry & Writing Contest is open to anyone who loves expressing innermost thoughts and feelings into the beautiful art of poetry or writing a short story that is worth telling . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:45:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802503&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Andre W. 2009-09-07T03:45:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800679&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Drum roll, please!  On August 23, I made my official debut as the Richmond Frugal Family Examiner at examiner.com! I'm very excited because I combine two of my passions to help others in some very . . . Sat, 05 Sep 2009 11:47:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977800679&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Mary M. 2009-09-05T11:47:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793086&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Unfortunately, I can't be at the upcoming DragonCon convention in Atlanta.I'm attending a wedding, and Labor Day Weekend is always a tough one with school about to start up. But this year my . . . Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:06:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977793086&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Rick S. 2009-08-30T04:06:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791088&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Free Teleseminar on Ways to Cash in on your Passion of Food Writing Eat, Drink, and make money. "I eat, therefore I write." Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:46:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977791088&grpId=3659174697240990&nav=Groupspace Walker Bennett, SF Author 2009-08-28T11:46:48Z