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kitty
New Pal
Canada
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 Posted - 03/12/2002 : 6:11:22 PM
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Hi everyone, first let me say that I love this forum-it is so full of friendly people and great advice.
I started knitting a couple of years ago and in that time I have developed several original patterns. I would love to hear from anyone who has been published or knows where designs might be submitted for consideration.
kitty.
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RoseByAny
Permanent Resident
USA
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Posted - 03/12/2002 : 6:18:40 PM
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First of all, even before you go into that, I would suggest doing what I'm told is called a "poor man's copywright" for anything you're considering publishing - put it in a sealed (and clearly marked)envelope, mail it to yourself. The post date will serve as official proof that it was your idea at a certain point in time, so don't open it unless you need to as proof (and make sure someone official is with you when you do)
Good luck!
"Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable."
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Alissa
Seriously Hooked
USA
632 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2002 : 6:49:27 PM
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Many magazines will take submissions but be sure the read the contract first! There are usually stipulations that it must be your original idea, that it has not been published elsewhere, etc...
TKGA was looking for submissions in the last Cast-On magazine I believe.
Good Luck!
Alissa
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knitter2568
Chatty Knitter
Germany
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Alissa
Seriously Hooked
USA
632 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2002 : 5:04:46 PM
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I have had stuff published but nothing recent. Two years ago I started publishing my own patterns with my trusty laser printer and a color photo printer. I sell the patterns to local yarn shops and online. I don't make a mint but it pays for my habit .
You might try printing some samples and sending them out to shops? You never know...
Good Luck,
Alissa
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Hello Knitty
Permanent Resident
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Posted - 03/15/2002 : 10:47:42 AM
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Actually the "poor man's copyright" doesn't work! Let me see if I can find the article I recently read. It's one of those myths we've all heard about. And copyright is very different depending where you live so check the government sites for your country. Basically you need to register through the government office for your country. I'll try to find that link for you.
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BessH
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RoseByAny
Permanent Resident
USA
12598 Posts |
Posted - 03/15/2002 : 6:48:32 PM
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rofl
Did anyone else notice that in the "FAQ" section of that link, #58 was "How can I protect my sighting of Elvis?
It's not so much that the question was asked, but that it made it to the most Frequently Asked list that amuses me so....
"Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable."
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BessH
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Posted - 03/16/2002 : 04:53:33 AM
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I promise not to use your sighting of Elvis if you don't use mine!
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Alissa
Seriously Hooked
USA
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Posted - 03/17/2002 : 3:31:27 PM
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I happen to know that Elvis is alive and well. And living just outside Dallas, Tx. His kids go to daycare with mine! He still wears those rinestone studded jumpsuits too... but he does have the coolest sunglasses.
Alissa
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BessH
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Posted - 04/04/2002 : 8:10:30 PM
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BE sure to check out the new forum section on anouncements that Clara just set up. It's got a call for submissions from Knitters Magazine!
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Lissa
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USA
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Posted - 04/05/2002 : 10:23:43 AM
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What Bess is too shy to mention is that she provided the info - Way to go, Bess!
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