There are numerous websites that let anyone upload anything and claim they are not responsible if copyright protected material is uploaded. They are happy to remove the protected material, if you can prove the work is yours and if you know your work is on their website.
Thanks to Google Alerts, I located three sites that […]

Photographs can add a whole new dimension to your writing. Magazine editors often prefer to have photographs to go along with an article, as they will attract readers that may otherwise not read that particular item. Having photographs available not only makes your writing more sellable, but editors will sometimes pay more for the photographs […]

Hello,
Last week I found that www.Scribd.com was letting people download an ebook of mine for free (at two separate locations on their website), without my permission and in violation of my copyright. This is a book that I sell on my website, and so far, over 500 people have read/downloaded my ebook from Scribed, which […]

Hi All,
I’ve done a complete redesign of The Creative Cauldron.
It’s now just for writers, to make it easier for us scribes to find things. I have articles, events, retreats and more.
Take a look and let me know what you think. Want something added, let me know.
Have Fun,
Jeff

I’m gettin’ there. I have the design completed for my update of CreativeCauldron.com. This weekend I slice it up and start putting content onto the pages. I hope to finish it this weekend.
Have Fun,
Jeff

As the saying goes, the only constant in the Universe, is change. And to help the Universe maintain its equilibrium, I’m making changes.
I’ve decided to change two of my websites, and this blog, to be more specialized. So over the next couple of months I will be converting this blog to be just for photographers, […]

You need to make writing a habit. There are several techniques that people use to set a routine. You’ll need to experiment to see what works best for you. Try different places, different times, music or no music and so on. I used to do a lot of writing at work when I manned a […]

Keep it simple. I just say this, “On (date) I sent a (manuscript or article) to you titled (title). Would you please update me as to the status of my (manuscript or article)? Thank you for your time.Sincerely,
Jeff Colburn
That’s all you need to do. It’s short, professional, the editor can read it in a couple […]

Writers will often ask what a publication’s response time is. After years of experience, I suggest that you add at least a month to what’s posted in the publication’s or publisher’s, guidelines. If you haven’t heard anything after this extra month, then send a polite follow-up letter asking for an update. If no response time […]

You should always read the publications or publishers guidelines to be sure, because I’ve seen some pretty strange things in guidelines, but the standard is Times New Roman set at 12 point.
Wonder what some of the strange things are that I’ve seen?

The manuscript must be printed on the back side of paper that’s already been […]