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Small successes - I think
Came back from a short break to find two pleasant surprises - I think. Firstly, I had attempted the proofreading task in WF where you have to introduce errors into a piece of published work for readers to proofread and my efforts have been rewarded by being chosen for the current issue. They even sent a contributor's copy.
Then I opened up my emails and found an editor of a European magazine had contacted me via my website regarding the photographs I have on there. I have only ever used photographs to illustrate my own articles, not as a separate entity so have no idea how to approach this. Is there a charge for paying overseas cheques into a bank for example and indeed what is a reasonable rate for use? Anyone had any experience of either?
Then I opened up my emails and found an editor of a European magazine had contacted me via my website regarding the photographs I have on there. I have only ever used photographs to illustrate my own articles, not as a separate entity so have no idea how to approach this. Is there a charge for paying overseas cheques into a bank for example and indeed what is a reasonable rate for use? Anyone had any experience of either?
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I used to pay Spanish cheques into my UK bank account without huge charges, but they take a while to clear - maybe ask your bank about their charges. As well as a money order, an electronic transfer would be another way, but my bank charges me £30 every time I transfer money to my Fiji account.
http://www.londonfreelance.org/feesguide/photo.html
You would need to check with your bank about costs.
IMPORTANT check what rights they are asking for...
But well done on the double success.
As Carol pointed out, check the rights, as rates would be different and there's the retaining copyright etc.. Single use is what I'd assume they'd want; meaning they'll only use the photograph for one specific item and you retain the copyright, allowing you to use elsewhere as well.
No idea if that helped.
And congrats :)
To date most magazines I have written articles for have either paid one inclusive fee or have paid between £5 and £7.50 for a picture so I couldn't see this being cost effective if large banking fees were involved. Was not aware of the other methods mentioned so will check those out before replying to the editor. He mentioned using the picture for a cover. I think it is a somewhat niche market publication so probably not into NUJ rates. The point about rights is also an important one. Nothing is ever easy is it in the writing world.
(and I'm going to do your Edit thing later, just for fun!)
To check for what to charge, have a look at the NUJ rates to give you a rough idea. They vary according to circulation figures, size used and rates required.
When I've been paid for stories I've sold in Australia I've had the money paid directly into my bank account. My bank doesn't charge for this, but others might so it's best to check with your bank about the best way to recieve foreign payments.
Quite a good day really as, following a recent trip, I realised I had loads of photos on one topic and thought they would illustrate an article. I contacted a local magazine with a suggested item and after asking to see samples of the pictures available they have asked for the article. Still only on spec as they do not know my work but I am happy with that.
The article I mentioned above was also accepted so need to get going on some new work whilst the feel-good factor is still in play. It was after all several months since anything else had made it past the draft stage.