A new feature bringing you highlights from the mediabistro.com discussion boards. This week:

MDSAL: "I've let a magazine jerk me around for almost two months over payment for a cover story. What action can I take?"

Seafarer: "If your story was accepted or published or whatever was required, and you sent a proper invoice with a payment deadline date that is long past, then send a certified letter telling them you'll get a lawyer if they don't pay by 'X' date."

Check out (or add to) the conversation here: I haven't been paid for a story--what can I do?

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