- Paperback: 171 pages
- Publisher: How to Books Ltd; 4th Revised edition edition (31 Mar 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184528321X
- ISBN-13: 978-1845283216
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 213,309 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Clear, no-nonsense style - no jargon or waffle - just sound common sense advice.' Alison Chisholm, BBC Radio Merseyside 'Utterly invaluable - an absolute MUST for anyone putting pen to paper for publication.' A UK reader. 'Worth a fortune to any writer. Invaluable help.' Jayne Dawson, Writer, Journalist and Features Editor, Yorkshire Evening Post. 'This book is a must for any author's library.' The Woman Writer.
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The law is of great significance to you as a writer. It can work to your advantage or to your disadvantage; it can help you or hinder you. The best way to ensure that you get the most out of the law is to know it. With this book you will learn what rights you have as a writer and how to enjoy them; and what obligations you have and how to comply with them. You will discover how to avoid legal pitfalls; and, in the event that you find yourself in a legal entanglement, how best to remedy the situation. Specifically, this book will show you; * What copyright is and how the law protects an owner * How to preserve your copyright and avoid infringing that of others * How to avoid libellous writing and defend yourself from legal action should the need arise * What is required for a binding contract, and how to enter into and get out of one with your publisher * What are the usual basic clauses of a publishing contract, with examples * How to understand advances, royalties and rights * How to deal with your literary estate * What other legal issues may arise and how to manage them With the help of this book you will become confident in your knowledge of the law as it applies to you - before, during and after publication.
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This review is from: The Writer's Guide to Copyright, Contract and Law: How to Enjoy Your Rights as an Author and Comply with Your Obligations (Paperback)
The Writer's Guide to Copyright, Contract and Law by Helen Shay may sound a bit text-booky from the title, but the attractive paperback itself is full of good advice in plain, unadorned language, asking the relevant questions and answering them shortly and sensibly, eschewing jargon whenever possible. It has the range, the depth and the readability to take a lot of the wrongs out of writes. It has earned its place on my bookshelf.
- Michael Yates, former newspaper journalist, now prize-winning dramatist and creative writing tutor.
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