Negotiating Magazine and Newspaper Publishing Contracts
Many writers are keen to publish in magazines and newspapers, whether online or in print. These publications offer the perfect opportunity for name recognition, public exposure for a writer’s creative portfolio, and, depending on...
Young Readers and COPPA Compliance
If you are an author of children’s literature (especially middle-grade fiction) or your work targets young readers, then make sure your marketing efforts are COPPA compliant. What is COPPA? COPPA is the Children’s...
Publishing Update — The Writer’s Legal GPS: A guide for navigating the legal landscape of publishing
Psst! Hey great writing peeps. Look over here. Sidebar Saturdays contributor and founder Matt Knight launched a legal guide for writers. The Writer’s Legal GPS is an essential tool for writers, agents, editors, and...
Creative Collaborations: What to consider in joint venture agreements
“I’ve got a really great story for you to write.” Writers hear that line often, especially if they have reached some level of success as an author. It could be a celebrity who wants to publish a memoir but has not the time or...