I recently queried an editor of a web site who gave me the go-ahead for an article. We agreed on a rate, but I didn't nail down a date they'd use it because in my experience, web sites have always turned articles around fairly promptly. Looking back, I guess I should have pushed for a date.
The editor was very happy with the finished piece, and asked me to write more. I told him I'd write more after payment is received.
Well, months later and they haven't used it (i.e. no payment yet). I've asked the editor when they plan to use it and he says "I don't know, that's up to the publisher." I've followed up with the publisher who doesn't answer. I've gone through that cycle many times.
I'm leery of lesser-known web sites such as this, and wonder if they can't afford to pay.
Any ideas on what I could do next? I won't just drop it, they need to be professional and either uphold their end of the deal, or explain what their delay is.
The editor was very happy with the finished piece, and asked me to write more. I told him I'd write more after payment is received.
Well, months later and they haven't used it (i.e. no payment yet). I've asked the editor when they plan to use it and he says "I don't know, that's up to the publisher." I've followed up with the publisher who doesn't answer. I've gone through that cycle many times.
I'm leery of lesser-known web sites such as this, and wonder if they can't afford to pay.
Any ideas on what I could do next? I won't just drop it, they need to be professional and either uphold their end of the deal, or explain what their delay is.
