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Copyright Companion for Writers |
The Copyright Companion for Writers is the most up-to-date and easy-to-understand survey of copyright law written specifically with the rights of writers in mind. It includes a discussion on international issues and copyright and copyright protection in the digital age, as well as recent amendments to the Copyright Act and how those changes affect writers. It also includes over a dozen forms on CD-ROM. This is the perfect companion for every writer to take along for the ride on their creative journey to literary success.
The Copyright Companion for Writers is a comprehensive,
understandable guide that discusses how copyright is created, the
benefits of copyright registration, why the "mail your
manuscript to yourself" theory of protecting one's copyright
(a/k/a the Poor Man's Copyright) is a MYTH!, the difference between
fair use and public domain, what infringement is and how to avoid it
or assert your own claim, how to obtain permissions to use
copyrighted works in one's own work -- like song lyrics, pictures,
and quotes, how to protect copyright in the digital age, and what
writers need to know about copyright protection in other countries.
Writer's Digest Book Club Selection!
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What others are saying about this book!
"Copyright Companion for Writers is a well-written, essential guide for those who are serious about understanding their rights and avoiding the legal pitfalls of writing and publishing in the twenty-first century."
Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual
"I learned the hard way that an author must have at least a basic understanding of what copyright is and how to protect it in this global society. Thankfully, Copyright Companion for Writers covers everything writers should know about copyright, fair use and public domain, plagiarism, international copyright issues, and the industry's hot topics that affect writers. And amazingly, Tonya Evans-Walls presents the information in a reader-friendly way that is easy to understand and digest. The forms on CD-ROM and the glossary are a definite plus! This book is an essential reference that no writer should be without."
-Brian Jud, author of Beyond the Bookstore
"Finally, a book that answers many of the questions and resolves some of the major misconceptions we hear about copyright every day. This will save independent authors and publishers a lot of heartache-and a lot of money!"
-Jim Barnes, Independent Publisher Online
"At almost every writing workshop I run, the question about registering copyright comes up, and I am always embarrassed that I don't know how to respond. Now I can confidently reply, 'Read chapter 3 of Copyright Companion for Writers.' But don't stop there. Go back and start at the beginning of the book because having a thorough working knowledge of your rights is vital to your success as a writer. If, like me, you're usually overwhelmed and intimidated by legalese, don't worry. Tonya makes it all amazingly easy to understand and uses examples from current news items to drive home important points. Copyright Companion for Writers is a must-have for every writer's library."
-Bonnie Neubauer, author of Write-Brain Workbook: 366 Exercises to Liberate Your Writing, and inventor of Story Spinner, www.BonnieNeubauer.com
Check out the other books in this series:
- Literary Law Guide for Authors
(2005 edition)
- Literary Law Guide for Authors (2003 edition)
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