tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post3978421536437041982..comments2023-11-02T02:40:48.410-07:00Comments on Crime Fiction Collective: "Oh, Sweet Myster(ies) of Life, at Last We've Found You..."L.J. Sellershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-87427307571133071632012-02-22T05:00:45.673-08:002012-02-22T05:00:45.673-08:00Hitch,
I remember when I first started writing ho...Hitch,<br /><br />I remember when I first started writing how terrified I was that someone would steal my work. Bet then again, my family raised me to worry about everything.<br /><br />So far no one has stolen my work... but plenty of people have downloaded it free.CJ Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13520787721959143183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-45403949023801590932012-02-21T16:51:33.237-08:002012-02-21T16:51:33.237-08:00I used to be a little paranoid about people steali...I used to be a little paranoid about people stealing my work when I first started writing novels. For some reason, however, I gradually stopped being concerned. Not sure why. Maybe I just came to realize that in the digital age, there's really no way to stop it. They can plagiarize after the work is published just as easily as beforehand.<br /><br />Could be I just learned to stop worrying about matters can't control.ANDREW E. KAUFMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835920472268730244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-59522827480827341832012-02-21T08:29:30.485-08:002012-02-21T08:29:30.485-08:00This brings back such good memories. I have to say...This brings back such good memories. I have to say that if anyone would be the type to think the worst in people it would be me but I NEVER worried about someone stealiong my book. You're right, it is somewhat insulting to even suggest it (although I don't think they intend to). I have a friend who won't even share part of a manuscript with me (for advice or comment) because he's afraid it might "get out there" or something. Funny. As for myself, I would actually have to produce something of value before even the worst of people would consider stealing it and based on the lack of interest from agents I would say that hasn't happened. I suppose some of this is just wanting to "protect" your most valuable possession. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-91567417360321826242012-02-21T08:12:14.880-08:002012-02-21T08:12:14.880-08:00I don't know anyone who's ever had their n...I don't know anyone who's ever had their novel stolen either. I stopped worrying about such things many years ago. Of course, I also stopped sending my manuscripts to agents long ago too. <br /><br />On the other hand, my ebooks are offered as free downloads on many illegal sites but I've decided there's nothing I can do about it. As Hitch points out, if they're thieves, why would they take the file down just because I asked nicely? <br /><br />Thanks for a interesting post!L.J. Sellershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213491074676394406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954486699810607306.post-71327294026550273172012-02-21T06:31:22.521-08:002012-02-21T06:31:22.521-08:00With all of the fear (paranoia) among writers that...With all of the fear (paranoia) among writers that their work would be stolen by someone who read it prior to its being published, you would think I would know someone it's actually happened to.<br /><br />I don't.<br /><br />I hope Brittany Geragotelis inked a sweet deal, because otherwise she might be leaving some money, and readers, on the table.<br /><br />Thanks for then post!Peg Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906858123466177508noreply@blogger.com