Today’s mail brought the cheque for my latest magazine submission… an article that won’t appear in print until next spring. It’s a blessing when publications will pay their writers “on acceptance”. Not all do. I don’t have to make a living by writing, so it’s not a big issue for me.
Sometimes I write, knowing there will be no payment at all. Not everyone agrees that ‘writing for free’ is a worthwhile use of one’s time and effort. But when a topic suits a particular market where I’m not known, I’m prepared to forego reimbursement, content to be getting the exposure.
I must admit, though… it’s always nice to know the cheque is in the mail. 
Posted by Carol J. Garvin 
