AP's New Pay-Per-Quote and the Power of Asking "Permission"

If you work in the business world, you might have heard the phrase: "Ask forgiveness, don't ask permission." This phrase is supposed to reflect how you, as an employee, might take calculated risks in your day job to "get ahead" in your career.

As a writer, the reverse is often true, especially if you're writing for the internet.

The Associated Press released a press release late last week dubbed, "Associated Press to build news registry to protect content." Additionally, they're also charging a