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Literary Law Guide for Authors, 2nd Edition |
An indispensable writing tool for those who want to understand the legal advantages, disadvantages, and intricacies involved in the business of writing. This edition expands and revises the information found in the first edition.
In this second edition, the author includes updates and new information on:
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why the poor man’s copyright is a MYTH!
- how
to use other people’s words and work in your own, including
song lyrics and photos
- electronic
rights and the Internet
- reclaiming
copyright
- fair
use, work-for-hire, permissions, and public domain
- co-author,
publishing and agency contracts
- the
value of trademarks to writers
- PLUS, new and revised forms in the Appendix and on CD!
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"A timely, well-written, and authoritative layperson's guide to
understanding complicated legal concepts . . . and the fact that
lawyers wrote it adds a high level of legitimacy to the information
provided. . . . I highly recommend this book to those who want to
know more about the legal side of writing. You cannot be a successful
author and publisher without effectively traversing the law as it
relates to the publishing industry. The Literary Law Guide is your
indispensable road map. Happy travels!"
--- Dan Poynter, Author of The Self-Publishing Manual
"There are extensive appendixes with sample application and
registration forms, model publishing and licensing agreements, a
glossary, and an accompanying CD ROM with printable forms. . . . This
clear and understandable overview includes practical advice and
real-world examples. Recommended for most public libraries."
--- Library Journal
"Many authors fail to grasp the full business aspects of writing
and marketing a book. It is important to know all the details of a
contract and to seek professional representation before you sign on
the dotted line. "Literary Law Guide for Authors" offers
excellent information for the author to contemplate as they are
offered a contract with a publishing house or literary agent. This
book is a must for every author's reference library."
--Jeffrey Bowen, President & Publisher, www.PubInsider.com
"Keeping authors and publishers updated on the complicated,
always-changing aspects of literary law is a dirty job, but Tonya
Evans manages to do it -- and she does it well. Here is a wealth of
valuable information in a concise, well-organized package. Don't sign
a contract without it!"
--- Jim Barnes, Managing Editor, Independent Publisher
Online/Jenkins Group, www.independentpublisher.com
"As someone who knows that the business side of writing is as
important as the creative side, I know how vital it is for serious
writers to attend to the legalities of writing too. It does little
good to spend countless hours and dollars marketing your book if you
leave yourself vulnerable to legal attack because of infringement and
contract issues. The Literary Law Guide for Authors provides writers
with a user-friendly reference that clearly presents the facts they
need to know about fair use, public domain, and electronic rights, so
that writers can maximize the value of their work and protect
themselves from legal attack."
--- Brian L. Jud, author, Beyond the Bookstore
"This book covers every phase of the writing and publishing
process. Thankfully, it does so with clarity and reader-friendliness.
For ease in use, key symbols highlight interesting information such
as myths, questions, legal notes, checklists, etc. A great tool for
every writer's bookshelf."
--- Marilyn Ross, cofounder of SPAN and coauthor of Complete
Guide to Self-Publishing and Jump Start Your Book Sales
"The most often asked questions that I receive from aspiring
authors involve the complicated language in a publishing contract.
Now I direct them to the Literary Law Guide for Authors."
--- Max Rodriguez, Publisher/Editor of QBR The Black Book Review
"Not only does this book address our most fervent copyright
questions, but it eloquently covers privacy issues, right of
publicity, trademark law and it provides sample contracts and legal
forms. This is an easy read, but it is also a valuable reference
book. I found the glossary complete and helpful. There is an
extremely informative Table of Contents and the index is top notch."
--- Patricia Fry, President of SPAWN
"The well-crafted layout, complete with helpful keynotes,
markers and illustrations simplifies the often-intimidating
paragraphs of lawyer-speak. The detail given to the whys and
wherefores of contracts and agreements brings new insight to the
potential for liability and protracted entanglements when one ignores
the fine print. . . . This guide ushers the reader through the
changing landscape and legislation surrounding the written word. The
enclosed CD offers adaptable templates for most every situation. Keep
this one next to your dictionary!"
--- Midwest Book Review
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