Eleven Topics Writers Should Consider When Evaluating Potential Publishers
For over a decade, the ever-evolving publishing industry has blossomed with publishing paths for writers. Now, in addition to traditional publishers who typically pay advances, we have small presses who tend to avoid advances,...
Securing Audiobook Rights: The Rights You Need to Bring Your Audiobook to Market
Audio rights used to be the ugly stepsister of publishing rights, often thought of as throwaway rights to be included with a group of other secondary rights in a publishing deal. If you think back to when audiobooks made their...
DRM And Protecting E-Books
What is DRM? Digital Rights Management (DRM) refers to various software technologies that control the unauthorized use, modification, and distribution of digital content like e-books, music, and films. DRM is a complicated...
Happy Wobble And Gobble Weekend!
Visiting with relatives this Thanksgiving? Be safe. Unable to be with relatives this holiday? Don’t brag! Wherever you land, have a fun-filled Turkey Weekend with great food, superb wine, and lots of yummy pies. We’re...
The Case Of The Stolen Content
A friend of mine who is a real estate broker in Los Angeles contacted me in a swivet to complain about content theft. An article he wrote about a neighborhood hotspot had been copied verbatim and published without his permission...
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...
Using Stock Photos On Book Covers
Book covers are created using either custom or stock photography. Custom photography is created by a hired photographer to create something unique for your exclusive use. Stock photography, on the other hand, is photos that more...