The Writer's Guide to Copyright, Contract and Law, 4th Edition - How to Enjoy Your Rights as an Author and Comply with Your Obligations (Paperback, 4th Revised edition)

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.

General

Imprint:	How To Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2009
First published:	August 2009
Authors:	Helen Shay
Dimensions:	233 x 154 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	171
Edition:	4th Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84528-321-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides
LSN:	1-84528-321-X
Barcode:	9781845283216

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