Archive for January, 2009
AIGA’s Design for Democracy submitted a posting to the Change.gov Briefing Book for President Obama’s transition team. The posting titled “Government communications should be helpful and clear” requests more attention be given to government communications. You may want to consider voting since only the suggestions with the most votes will be included in the Citizens’ Briefing Book. I voted and promise it is short and simple. Simply register with your name and zip code, then search for “Government communications should be helpful and clear.” You can also add comments.
The fourth installment of estimated taxes are due today. See the IRS e-file page to pay online.
Hi folks, thanks for your patience - I’ll be posting a 2009 meeting schedule with proposed topics in the next day or so. If you have any preferences or ideas, please chime in!
I’ve seen some chatter on a few writers’ forums lately about rights, especially when it comes to freelancing for a publication that wants to re-use your work in another medium (i.e. your print piece gets posted online). The American Society of Journalists and Authors has lots of free resources on this topic, including RIGHTS 101: What Writers Should Know About All-Rights and Work-Made-For-Hire Contracts and HOW TO DEAL WITH INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSES - both are excellent reads and essential knowledge for negotiating contracts. Plus, just found this terrific collection of resources for writers and editors compiled by Pat McNees, including stuff on finding agents, writing book proposals, entering contests, finding networks, exploring new media trends, trying alternative marketing strategies and much much more. Cheers!
OK. This should prove nice and addictive….as if Twitter isn’t giving us enough distraction. I’m having trouble finding time to work! Happy 2009 Everyone. MakeFive is a simple way to rank everything. Make a list, share your thoughts, and dig-in to what others are saying. |