Re: Publishing FAQs in a medical journal?

Joe Schaffer (schaffer@mopac.amd.com)
Tue, 14 Feb 95 09:23:37 CST

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Patricia wondered:
> I maintain two FAQs for alt.support.asthma, a general information FAQ
> and a compendium of asthma medications. Much to my surprise, I have
> been contacted by an editor of a medical journal which specializes
> in asthma, and asked if I would like to publish the general
information
> FAQ. Apart from being flattered, I am at a loss as to what issues
> I should be considering while making my decision. Opinions?

I respond thusly:
As with anyone submitting a work to any publication,
definately clarify *what* copy rights are being
approved (ie: First North American in hard copy, or world wide...)
and then make sure that they hold no other rights thereafter
that would impact your ability to continue to post
the FAQ to the `net. Not that its happened yet, but
I could see it (Wah! can't post my FAQ anymore `cause
I sold the rights to Newsweek....)

Other than that, it's nice to know they contacted you
first, and didn't just presume to "take it". Let `em
know you appreciate that. And also, go ahead and enjoy
the flattery. eh, eh.

-JS
(Yeah, that's my own opinion. So what?)

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