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Publishers
Publishers

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,...

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  • 10th Apr '21
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Publishing Contract
Publishing Contract

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...

  • Matt Knight
  • 26th Sep '20
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Publishing Contract
Publishing Contract

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...

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  • 29th Aug '20
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FOIA
FOIA

When Research Meets FOIA Requests


If you’re writing true crime or memoir, fiction loosely based on true events or digging into a hot newsworthy topic, sometimes our research leads us to information or records from state and federal government agencies. Often this...

  • Matt Knight
  • 15th Aug '20
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Legal Representation
Legal Representation

Legal Services for Writers: Where’s my lawyer?


As much as we attempt to avoid legal issues in our writing careers, there are times when consulting a publishing lawyer is a necessity. Maybe you are a victim of a publishing scam or accused of defamation. Maybe you need advice...

  • Matt Knight
  • 1st Aug '20
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Film Rights
Film Rights

Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement


Most writers dream about their book becoming a movie. It’s exciting to think about seeing our creative endeavors on the big screen or television. Plus, who doesn’t like receiving more money? But adapting a book into a movie is a...

  • Matt Knight
  • 11th Jul '20
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Trademarks
Trademarks

Trademarks and the Writer’s Brand Strategy


Trademarks are one of the most valuable business assets for creating recognition in the market place. Think of Coke, IBM, and FedEx. For writers wanting to build a brand, trademarks should be part of your brand strategy....

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  • 27th Jun '20
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