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8/1/10 Writing and Publishing News

August 1, 2010

Tags: agents, Amazon, copyright, ebooks/digitizing, plagiarism

My first review for The Writer’s Guide to the Courtroom

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The big news this week was that a literary agent cut a deal directly with Amazon to publish some e-versions of already-published books. The original publisher is claiming it owns the e-rights, and everyone else is concerned that this gives Amazon even more power. Plus, JK Rowling strikes back at latest plagiarism allegations. These and other headlines are in this week's Write Report.

Shrek Forever After Teaches A Good Lesson to Writers

July 8, 2010

Tags: contracts, writers, publishing, agents, Shrek

i recently saw the new (and most excellent) Shrek Forever After with the kids. It occurred to me that the movie taught an essential life lesson. That lesson is something all writers (and everyone else) need to sear into their brains. The lesson is: Read The Contract Before You Sign It.

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5/18/10 Writing and Publishing News

May 18, 2010

Tags: agency model, agents, Amazon, free speech, libel, writers, writing tips

Which literary agent got busted for stealing from his clients? Which author is dealing directly with Amazon for traditional book publishing? Which book got halted after a libel threat letter went out to everyone connected with it? Is the agency model iPad uses for e-books going to run into antitrust problems in the UK? These and other stories are in this edition of The Write Report.

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The Writer’s Guide to the Courtroom: Let’s Quill All the Lawyers
Experienced lawyer giving novelists, screenwriters and journalists guidance on the civil justice system.

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