Bad Reps - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T13:02:17Zhttps://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/537324:Topic:56045?commentId=537324%3AComment%3A56506&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRight. Maybe I'll run the tur…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-21:537324:Comment:565062007-07-21T17:08:37.232ZJack Getzehttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JGetze
Right. Maybe I'll run the turkey's picture, too.
Right. Maybe I'll run the turkey's picture, too. Fortunately with Hardluck I'v…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-21:537324:Comment:564782007-07-21T14:50:27.469ZDave Zeltsermanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DaveZeltserman
Fortunately with Hardluck I've only had one incident in five years. What it comes down to is as an editor/publisher you should be treating people professionally and courteously and expecting the same from the writers you're dealing with, and have a zero tolerance for any poor/unprofessional behavior.
Fortunately with Hardluck I've only had one incident in five years. What it comes down to is as an editor/publisher you should be treating people professionally and courteously and expecting the same from the writers you're dealing with, and have a zero tolerance for any poor/unprofessional behavior. Yeah. When it hits the 'it's…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-21:537324:Comment:564052007-07-21T01:50:04.037ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
Yeah. When it hits the 'it's all about them' stage, I generally avoid going to see their movies.
Yeah. When it hits the 'it's all about them' stage, I generally avoid going to see their movies. Agreed. You're publishers, vo…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-21:537324:Comment:563982007-07-21T00:48:33.671ZPepper Smithhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Reefrunner
Agreed. You're publishers, volunteering to do this. You're not doormats, and deserve to be treated with more respect than that. If it takes letting them beat their heads against the wall for a while waiting for publication, maybe that's what they need.
Agreed. You're publishers, volunteering to do this. You're not doormats, and deserve to be treated with more respect than that. If it takes letting them beat their heads against the wall for a while waiting for publication, maybe that's what they need. It took me a while to figure…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563762007-07-20T21:04:45.582ZSandra Ruttanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sandramre
It took me a while to figure out why this bugged me so much. A big part of what we've tried to do (and admittedly, there are times it doesn't happen) is rate story for story alone. It's about the writing not the writer. We were very determined to give new writers a chance. Most of the time I don't read the bios before I read the story. I <b>never</b> read the queries/synopses/outlines people send. The story is either strong enough on its own merits, or it isn't.<br />
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But having a list puts a…
It took me a while to figure out why this bugged me so much. A big part of what we've tried to do (and admittedly, there are times it doesn't happen) is rate story for story alone. It's about the writing not the writer. We were very determined to give new writers a chance. Most of the time I don't read the bios before I read the story. I <b>never</b> read the queries/synopses/outlines people send. The story is either strong enough on its own merits, or it isn't.<br />
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But having a list puts a different spin on it. Name first, then work. I guess it isn't just the rudeness that got to me - it's the fact that they've undermined something that's always been our goal - to let the work speak for itself. Laura, sometimes I miss the g…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563752007-07-20T21:01:14.523ZSandra Ruttanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sandramre
Laura, sometimes I miss the good ol' days when I was blissfully unaware!
Laura, sometimes I miss the good ol' days when I was blissfully unaware! Yeah, the reader in me leans…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563742007-07-20T21:00:37.200ZSandra Ruttanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sandramre
Yeah, the reader in me leans that way as well.
Yeah, the reader in me leans that way as well. Interesting you mention actor…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563732007-07-20T20:59:50.072ZSandra Ruttanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sandramre
Interesting you mention actors - I draw a distinction for myself between actors and celebrities. Certain... "actors" are celebrities. People go to see movies because they're in it, not because it's any good. And it's all about them, you know what I mean? I'm really not impressed by blockbusters anymore. I think that's why I was (pleasantly) surprised by The Departed.
Interesting you mention actors - I draw a distinction for myself between actors and celebrities. Certain... "actors" are celebrities. People go to see movies because they're in it, not because it's any good. And it's all about them, you know what I mean? I'm really not impressed by blockbusters anymore. I think that's why I was (pleasantly) surprised by The Departed. Well Jack, maybe in the winte…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563722007-07-20T20:58:08.441ZSandra Ruttanhttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Sandramre
Well Jack, maybe in the winter issue, if anyone gets out of line? ;)
Well Jack, maybe in the winter issue, if anyone gets out of line? ;) As a reader, I am pretty much…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2007-07-20:537324:Comment:563312007-07-20T18:15:58.650ZLaura Roothttps://crimespace.ning.com/profile/mallard
As a reader, I am pretty much blissfully unaware of an author's reputation - this forum is about as close as I get to some of the politics of writing/publishing. Otherwise I agree with Norby's comments.<br />
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As for your blacklist; I think both entries sound from the information you have been given to be 100% justified. A complete lack of respect shown to you and evil kev, with the first instance being potentially financially ruinous. Especially where money isn't involved, there should be a degree…
As a reader, I am pretty much blissfully unaware of an author's reputation - this forum is about as close as I get to some of the politics of writing/publishing. Otherwise I agree with Norby's comments.<br />
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As for your blacklist; I think both entries sound from the information you have been given to be 100% justified. A complete lack of respect shown to you and evil kev, with the first instance being potentially financially ruinous. Especially where money isn't involved, there should be a degree of trust and confidence shown by each party towards the other.