The presidential campaign of 2016 is – blessedly – almost over. If you’re like me, you can’t wait to be done with it. On the other hand, to the fiction writer, the election has been
Making Fiction Stranger (or at least more compelling) Than Truth Read More
The nucleus of any publishing contract is the “Grant of Rights” clause. This provision defines what rights under copyright the author transfers to the publisher to commercially exploit in exchange for payment. For most writers, when
Publishing Contracts — Ten Tips for Negotiating the Grant of Rights Clause Read More
Every book contract, whether traditionally published or self-published through Amazon, contains warranty and indemnity clauses. The demands made in these provisions tend to be seen by authors as grossly unfair and unreasonable. And for good
Reduce the Sting of Warranty and Indemnity Clauses in Publishing Contracts Read More
Sarah from San Diego asked about the rules and procedures for capital punishment. The plot in her current manuscript centers on a lawyer’s attempt to free her husband who has been charged with the brutal rape and
Capital Punishment – Procedures And Appeals For Death Penalty Cases Read More
The question of whether writers should form a business entity for their publishing work generated lengthy conversation during the ThrillerFest tax panel I moderated in July (see my post last week for take-home tax tips
Writers Wanting To Incorporate – What Is The Right Option For You? Read More
In my writing circles over the years, I often heard advice encouraging writers to steal a plot, use a phrase, or mimic someone’s prose. And every time, that taboo I learned in high school and
