Chip Coffey is writing a book called "Growing Up Psychic" which will contain stories from people (adults and kids included) about their experiences growing up psychic. I'm still on the fence about doing this myself, since many of my experiences are going into my own book, but I'll post the link to the questionnaire in case anyone else is interested.

www.chipcoffey.com/growinguppsychic.html

Hi there...I would suggest NOT filling out that questionnaire. The disclaimer on Chip's page says they can use your notes in any way they like...and this can mean on ads, in the book, etc. As a publicist, I can tell you that you never want to give away your personal stories this easily. Know how they will be using your story EXACTLY and only sign a release for that. (Just had to throw my two cents in here...)

Gifted, I don't think I will because I need them for my own use. Just wanted to share for anyone interested.

And what type of publicist are you? Just for future reference. Never know when I may need one

I can see your point. And I can't speak for any other site, including that one. But as far as G&H goes, there are two sides to that coin. Yes, by posting anything on the internet anywhere by that fact you're making that information public. But on the other hand, a large part of any community site is the sharing of information. Its what made the internet great, before it became overrun with porn sites. Sharing stories, experiences, ideas, thoughts and passions is what makes us stand out.

I understand as a publicist how keeping your information rights safe is important, and I would agree someone could easily use it to write a book with. Very excellent point. But at the same time, I don't think we should let the fear of that keep us from sharing information.

TressesOfNephthys wrote:


Whoo-hoo! You go!!! Let me know when you publish, I'll buy!

Thanks for the encouragement!

I'm not saying don't share it. I'm saying know what you're signing over the rights to when you share it, maybe that makes more sense. Every story you give him then becomes copyrighted under his name, not yours. You might not be able to use your own story in your own book! That's all.

I think your advice is very sound I guess I'm kind of bothered about the whole idea of a book put together by someone who's content is not his own. Not meaning to sound negative, but to me it just sounds like Chip Coffey is going to be making money off of other people. Is this protocol in the writing industry? Maybe I'm just out of the loop lol.

suzq2u wrote:


I'm going to *hope* that those who make it into the book will receive some sort of compensation. I haven't read the fine print so I have no idea if there is or not. Being the dork that I am, I have read the entire US copyright law, and since much of my own experiences are going into my own work, and the kiss of death is being accused of plagiarizing, AND I would not want to be accused of plagiarizing myself, I will keep my work for myself. So read the fine print. I do think this book will be helpful for teenagers who are coming to grips with their abilities, but that will be entirely up to YOU whether you want someone else to have your story.

I do book and business PR.