The Ultimate Get-a-Clue Freelance Request for the Week of March 21, 2011
Regular reader and commenter Star Lawrence recently sent me this week's Middle Finger Award.
Project Description: Accepting Article Submissions (Anywhere)
Specific Project Request: Do you keep up on the trends of plastic surgery? Our magazine is currently accepting submissions for an article on the newest trends in plastic surgery. This article needs to appeal to readers ages 18-30ish, have some humor and have an edgy style.
Please keep the article to 3/4 page at 12 pt New Times font. Article must be print ready and received no later than March 4th for consideration
Full credit will be given to the writer in the magazine.
•Compensation: no pay
When I read this one, this is how I responded to her: "Wow! I'm surprised they're even giving writing credit. On spec, no payment, why not just make it three for three?" And why not make it three Screw You!s too!
Labels: Middle Finger Award
posted by Irreverent Freelancer @ 8:25 AM
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6 Comments:
What makes me laugh the hardest is the requirements - the article MUST be print ready no later than March 4th. And if the writer has no incentive beyond a byline in an unknown publication, why would you expect anything on time?
Wow. Just awful!
They figure if you will bust your hump for free, you are bossable.
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And you know, Star, aren't there fools out there who would?
Sorry, Kathy. That was me. I was signed in under the wrong account.
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that the phrase: "Compensation: no pay" is a complete oxymoron? Shouldn't that read simply "No pay" or "No compensation"? Or would that be too candid by far about the whole matter? :)
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