One of the best things about finally getting my first commissions was the idea that I could call myself a professional writer. That's a little sad, I know. But who wouldn't get a kick from taking that significant step.
And part of that, for me, involved getting an IMDB entry. Becoming a "proper" member of the WGGB. And signing up to the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS).
Getting those first little payments through was delightful. I believe I may even have blogged, in the excitement.
But the amazing thing is that the money keeps rolling in. It's still not a fortune, but it's beginning to add up to significant sums of money.
Now, I don't say this to boast about my new-found wealth. I say this because I have been shocked to discover writers who haven't joined. This is money for old rope. It costs not a penny to join. And, if you've ever had anything commissioned for the tellybox, then there's probably a small purse with your name on it waiting to be collected.
Don't delay. Join ALCS today.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
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2 comments:
Thanks for the post, always good to hear someone doing well. I'll look into The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society for sure.
Shocking there's writers who haven't signed up for it! Absolutely shocking!
;-)
Ahem... thanks Paul!
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