Using Photographs of Copyright or Trademark-Protected Content
Most authors, at some point in their careers, use photographs with their creative work. Maybe to bring a story to life. Maybe to create a book cover. Maybe as an aesthetic enhancement to a blog or newsletter. Depending on the...
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...
Traditional And Self-Publishing Contracts – When To Say, NO!
When I was at ThrillerFest two years ago (a writing conference in NYC for, you guessed it, thriller writers), I moderated a panel on negotiating publishing contracts. The panel consisted of two agents, two publishing lawyers, and...
9 Major Deal Points In Publishing Contracts
You finished your book. You found an agent. You have a publisher who wants to buy the rights to publish your book. Congratulations! Now what? It is time to negotiate your publishing contract. “But isn’t that my agent’s job?” you...