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#SFWA statement about Harlequin's vanity publishing http://www.sfwa.org/2009/11/sfwa-statement-on-harlequins-self-publishing-imprint/ 11/22/2009 |
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More on the Harlequin debacle: SFWA weighs in, and it's awesome -- http://tr.im/FnUp 11/20/2009 |
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Science Fiction Writers Assoc. (SFWA) Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint http://bit.ly/6mS7lQ RT @jenwillis: RT @BethBookCoach 11/20/2009 |
SFWA on Harlequin Horizons
Writer Beware Blogs! —
Posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware SFWA has joined RWA and MWA in issuing a statement about Harlequin Horizons. ------------- In November, 2009, Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd. announced the launch of a new imprint, Harlequin Horizons, for aspiring romance authors. Under normal circumstances, the addition of a new imprint by a major house would be cause for celebration in the professional writing community. Unfortunately, these are not normal circumstances. Harlequin Horizons is a joint venture with Author Solutions, and it is a ...
letters from the query wars
Et in arcaedia, ego. —
... ). Harlequin responded by.... changing the name of the venture, which, imo, doesn't address the points that RWA and MWA were raising. Or, as SFWA put it in their statement: "does not believe that changing the name of the imprint, or in some other way attempting to disguise the relationship to Harlequin, changes the intention." ...
Canadian Madames
Scrivener's Error —
... is acceptable because the people it rips off really want success that much. In short, there's more than a faint odor of dead fish and fraud. This time around, though, writers' trade associations are not accepting Harlequin's newest attempt to squeeze blood from a turnip. SFWA , ...
The Mystery of Steel
Deadline Dames —
... , my all-time favorite author. And, in case you haven’t heard, here’s the SFWA’s statement on Harlequin’s proposed vanity press imprint. ...
Friday Funnies
Pub Rants —
... Considering all the chatter over the last two days, today has been relatively quiet. SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America) did issue a statement. You can find that here. ...
SF Tidbits for 11/21/09
SF Signal —
Interviews & Profiles @SFX: Gary Russell, director of the new Doctor Who animated adventure Dreamland. @Bookgasm: J.C. Hutchins (7th Son: Descent). @Innsmouth Free Press: Joe Brusha (Neverland).
News In his own words: Michael Moorcock is writing the a new Doctor Who novel. SFWA Statement on Harlequin's vanity press imprint. @Charity Buzz: You can bid now for a chance to enjoy ...
Harlequin Horizons Links
Ecstatic Days —
... Kessler on Harlequin Horizons versus RWA.
Marie Brennan on Since people appear to be confused…
Jennifer Jackson has some quick definitions.
Nick Kauffman on Well, That Was Quick.
Small Beer Press on Small Beer Press… Horizons!
Victoria Strauss on Harlequin Horizons: Another Major Publisher Adds A Self-Publishing Division.
MWA Weighs In On Harlequin Horizons.
SFWA Statement on Harlequin’s vanity press imprint.
Sarah Zettel on Harlequin Horizons, ...
Harlequin Dips Toe in Self-Publishing Waters (or Shoots Itself in the Foot)
mediabistro.com: GalleyCat —
... , the Science Fiction Writers of America flat-out declared "NO titles from ANY Harlequin imprint will be counted as qualifying for membership in SFWA," and the Mystery Writers of America said it might also take that route, but not until after ...
When Self-Publishing Becomes Cash Grab...
leftwriter —
... of paying for the shoddily-produced book in which the poem appears. And this includes ANY so-called publishing house that charges the author to produce the books. These are NOT publishing houses. They are printers. Harlequin Books entered the self-publishing biz, recently, and the noise in the industry has been loud and clear. Don't just take my word for it. Have a peek at... Agent Kristin Nelson, Romance Writers of America & others [via Making Light] , Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers, Mystery Writers of America [via Richard Curtis] ...
Harlequin, Thy Name is Vanity (Press)
Red Room - Where the Writers Are —
... on November 9 to express dismay over a separate paid offer, the "eHarlequin Manuscript Critique Service," suggesting the "removing mention of this for-pay service entirely from its manuscript submission guidelines, clearly identifying any mention of this program as paid advertisement, and, adding prominent disclaimers that this venture was totally unaffiliated with the editorial side of Harlequin, and that paying for this service is not a factor in the consideration of manuscripts." SFWA MWA ...
