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Longing for a freelance check

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by top_dog, Aug 5, 2009.

  1. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    Dead serious here. A certain paper about six years ago wouldn't pay me for a story after about six e-mails to the SE. Then I complained to the ME. Nothing. Then I flamed the freaking hell out of said paper in a thread on SportsJournalists.com. I got a PM from the editor asking me not to do that again.

    I also then got paid.

    Mission accomplished.
     
  2. Drip

    Drip Active Member

    There's a pretty good chance you won't be doing any more stories for said paper, eh?
     
  3. Cosmo

    Cosmo Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't accept the work if they offered. Piece of shit rag that took close to eight months to pay out a $75 freelance check. No thanks.
     
  4. top_dog

    top_dog New Member

    Check received in the mail today. I never made that "threatening" phone call or e-mail. It really doesn't fit my personality and sometimes sports editors have enough headaches. But if I had to wait for a few more weeks ...

    I do think our discussion on this topic pushed things along.

    Thanks again to all for the advice!
     
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