I blogged a while back about the unexpected newspapers and websites that had reused an article I wrote for the Independent about happiness. These included the Belfast Telegraph and American Buddhist. I've just Googled the piece again and found even more publications that have used it.
This time, it's turned up in the Cape Times and the Independent on Saturday, both South African publications.
I don't mind, because I sold all the rights. But it amuses me that this piece seems to have taken on a life of its own.
Do you have a Google alert set up for your name? I do - it's really handy for seeing where your work is popping up or who's talking about you. I also do a Google search on myself regularly - one a wee while back turned up 4 websites that had stolen an article I wrote on disability benefits for the Guardian! That involved sending out DCMA notices (and/or demands to pay me for using my work).
I guess if you sold all rights, then it's just a case of enjoying the additional exposure.
Posted by: Louise Bolotin | August 28, 2008 at 10:58 PM