Diaries, poems, photos, and letters can be a writer’s treasure trove of material, often obtained when a relative or friend dies. The general belief is that physical possession of these valuable documents means you own […]
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One of the most essential steps an author must take prior to publication is to review their manuscript for risk of liability and legally sensitive material, otherwise know as “vetting” the manuscript. Not all books
Pre-publication Legal Review Of Manuscripts — Six Things To Consider Read More
Most manuscripts are not contentious enough to land an author in court. Some writers, however, do venture into highly controversial topics (like those found in memoirs or biographies). Or their fiction includes real people or
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When it comes to writing memoirs and autobiographies, writers are often leery of being sued. It is a valid concern. Writing about facts and events of our own lives, whether a chronology of an entire
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This week one of our subscribers asked about using a real person in her fiction. RuPaul was making an appearance in some sort of fashion (and in fashion I might assume too). The question is
Text messaging—the mode of communication has become so entrenched in our daily routine, it is no wonder I am often asked about the legalities of publishing text messages. Whether using real life text messages in
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