Working for free or not

[Don Denton]

from photographer Nate Hayer:

"From the Atlantic:

Thanks for responding. Maybe by the end of the week? 1,200 words? We unfortunately can’t pay you for it, but we do reach 13 million readers a month. I understand if that’s not a workable arrangement for you, I just wanted to see if you were interested."


http://natethayer.wordpress.com/2013/03/04/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-freelance-journalist-2013/

and from writer Stephanie Lucianovic

"Unless they're independently wealthy, I don't believe anyone should work for free. However, I will admit that I have written for free. And I continue to do so somewhat compulsively."

http://www.theatlanticwire.com/business/2013/03/why-i-write-free/62808/

[Jason Franson]

[Warren Toda]

Semi-apology from The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.



And to add a twist, the writer has been accused of plagiarism.