Cassia puts it very nicely, so I will quote from her post if I may :)
PLR (public lending rights) allows an author/illustrator a small earning from each lending of their work from a public library (6p per lend). The government want to drastically cut this funding.
There are but a few JKRowling's, Stephanie Meyer's, and Quentin Blakes. Many of us, if not most of us struggle to make ends meet and every penny makes a difference. Please, please show your support of PLR funding by signing this petition.
There are but a few JKRowling's, Stephanie Meyer's, and Quentin Blakes. Many of us, if not most of us struggle to make ends meet and every penny makes a difference. Please, please show your support of PLR funding by signing this petition.
thanks, Jon. Let's hope it makes a difference.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I have never got round to joining the PLR scheme, but was planning to this year.. I hope it sticks around!
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