- Joined
- Oct 28, 2009
- Messages
- 7
- Reaction score
- 1
Jongleur Music Book Publishing
07-07-2011, 07:34 AM
GARYREVEL
New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin
It might be of interest to those who have shared on this thread that Russell Brooks sent me an email requesting my permission to receive a submission of his work. When I replied that he could submit his work to me he went to this forum to seek guidance from others. Clearly he had not done his homework and was sending out requests without checking to see who he was dealing with.
Gary Revel
http://www.jongleur.us
254 207-0955
At his time I have no interest in receiving any submission from him. Anyone else who may be considering submitting anything to me should go to my Web Site and read the submission policy.
07-07-2011, 08:10 AM
Maddie
Roe Draje
Mr. Revel, hopefully you, as a businessman, would (might?) understand that this forum is used by individuals as a tool for researching the publishing business, from agents to publishing houses, etc. Part of an artist or author's "homework" is AW. It's rare for the object of an author's research to use this wonderful forum against them. I hope you didn't base your conclusion to write-off Mr. Brooks due to his understandable curiosity, which is a quality that leads many to consult the BBB for such mundane needs as car repair. Your response here at AW may possibly give those who read this thread the impression that you are hostile to the concept of being an object of research, and furthermore, may make them wonder if your business model is something to be wary of. Perhaps a more welcoming tone would be an idea to consider. I imagine if I lashed out when potential clients ask others about my business ethics, or inquire about other individuals' experiences with my company, I would soon be looking through the sofa cushions for spare change.
07-07-2011, 06:55 PM
Stacia Kane
Girl Detective
AW Moderator
Originally Posted by Maddie View Post
Mr. Revel, hopefully you, as a businessman, would (might?) understand that this forum is used by individuals as a tool for researching the publishing business, from agents to publishing houses, etc. Part of an artist or author's "homework" is AW. It's rare for the object of an author's research to use this wonderful forum against them. I hope you didn't base your conclusion to write-off Mr. Brooks due to his understandable curiosity, which is a quality that leads many to consult the BBB for such mundane needs as car repair. Your response here at AW may possibly give those who read this thread the impression that you are hostile to the concept of being an object of research, and furthermore, may make them wonder if your business model is something to be wary of. Perhaps a more welcoming tone would be an idea to consider. I imagine if I lashed out when potential clients ask others about my business ethics, or inquire about other individuals' experiences with my company, I would soon be looking through the sofa cushions for spare change.
Ditto. It's always a good idea to research and find out exactly with whom one is dealing; that's good advice for everyone, including people joining internet forums.
I also strongly urge you to remove your phone number from your post here.
__________________
http://www.staciakane.com
07-07-2011, 07:43 PM
JulieB
I grow my own catnip
Is this it?Originally Posted by GARYREVEL View Post
Anyone else who may be considering submitting anything to me should go to my Web Site and read the submission policy.
I had to Google to find it.
__________________
The Steam Cat is in!!
07-07-2011, 08:15 PM
Momento Mori
Tired and Disillusioned
You're within your rights to do that and personally, I think that this decision means that Russell's had a lucky escape. I certainly wouldn't want to work with someone so obviously unprofessional.GARYREVEL:
At his time I have no interest in receiving any submission from him.
I'd love to but I couldn't find it on your overly convoluted website.GARYREVEL:
Anyone else who may be considering submitting anything to me should go to my Web Site and read the submission policy.
I did take a look at the link Julie posted and while I understand the need to protect yourself against vexatious claims:
The text I bolded is overkill. You can put in language about ideas, but if someone has submitted actual material, you cannot possibly be serious in suggesting that the act of submission extinguishes a person's proprietary rights in it.Submission Policy:
All communications or materials you transmit to us by electronic mail or otherwise must be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary. All materials received by us in this context may be used by Gary Revel and/or any of his companies or their affiliates for any purpose, including, but not limited to, reproduction, marketing, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast and posting
So really, people can do better and should do so.
MM
07-07-2011, 08:34 PM
Maddie
Roe Draje
Correct me if I'm wrong, but if Mr. Revel uses someone's copyrighted material, isn't that a violation of said copyright? Of course, this assumes an author/artist copyrights prior to querying...
07-07-2011, 08:39 PM
James D. Macdonald
Your Genial Uncle
Absolute Sage
There's no need to register copyright. Copyright exists from the moment of creation.Originally Posted by Maddie View Post
Of course, this assumes an author/artist copyrights prior to querying...
__________________
A Tremble in the Air
This month only, free.
07-07-2011, 08:47 PM
priceless1
Under a messy desk
Airing your dirty laundry in a public forum? Seriously? I'm embarrassed for you.Originally Posted by GARYREVEL View Post
It might be of interest to those who have shared on this thread that Russell Brooks sent me an email requesting my permission to receive a submission of his work...At his time I have no interest in receiving any submission from him. Anyone else who may be considering submitting anything to me should go to my Web Site and read the submission policy.
__________________
www.behlerpublications.com and blog
07-07-2011, 09:07 PM
Maddie
Roe Draje
Thank you for the info, Uncle James...though true, I am a person with an edge of paranoia, and grandiose ideas about my intellectual property. But I think you just saved me $35.00!Originally Posted by James D. Macdonald View Post
There's no need to register copyright. Copyright exists from the moment of creation.