Writer's Legal Companion The Complete Handbook for the Working Writer, Third Edition

Name: Writer's Legal Companion The Complete Handbook for the Working Writer, Third Edition
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ISBN: 9780738200316

ISBN-10: 073820031X

ISBN-13: 9780738200316

Edition: 3rd (Revised)

Authors: Brad Bunnin, Peter Beren

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For most writers, negotiating the legal maze of publishing is as challenging as getting their words in print. This comprehensive guide offers writers solid advice on all aspects of publishing law. Candid and readable, it cover everything from copyrights and taxes to libel laws, subsidiary rights, and the obscure clauses in publisher’s contracts. As important resource for editors, agents, or anyone in print or electronic publishing, this updated third edition of The Writer’s Legal Companion features essential, irreplacable information on: publishing contracts, good and bad clauses libel, slander, and invasion of privacy issues electronic rights conditions the business of publishing,…

Book details

List price: $20.99
Edition: 3rd
Publisher: Basic Books
Publication date: 10/20/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 6.00" wide x 7.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Publishing Contract


Introduction: About Contracts and Intimidation


In Conclusion: a Little General Advice



Publishing in Magazines


Introduction


Introduction



Collaboration



The Legal Relationship Between Writer and Agent


Introduction



Watch Your Words: The Confusing Law of Defamation


Introduction



The Right to Be Left Alone: Protecting Privacy and Publicity


Introduction



What is Copyright?



Copyright Formalities


Introduction


Introduction



How to Protect Your Copyright



Tax and the Freelance Writer


Conclusion


Introduction



Legal Resources for the Writer


Introduction



The Author and the Business of Publishing


Conclusion



New Information Technologies and the Author


Introduction



Resource Directory



a Glossary of Publishing Terms



Publishing Agreements



Copyright Material



Permissions Guidelines



Author's Questionnaire


Index