Rights and the Writer
“Write something about rights,” a young friend suggested recently. “I’m confused. What rights do I have and what should I sell?” It’s good that she wants to have those questions answered. Rights are...
View ArticleRights and the Writer — Updated
When Writer’s Weekly appears in my Inbox each week, the section of the ezine I’m always eager to read first is “Ask the Experts.” When one writer asks a question, the answer is apt to be helpful for...
View ArticleThree Things New Writers Need to Know About Copyright
The whole concept of copyright can be puzzling to new writers. I tell them to think about it like this: The work we produce is the “copy” and our ownership of that copy is the “right.” Your work is...
View ArticleSell All Rights to an Article? No Way!
Even if you don’t have a particular attachment to an article you’ve written, it’s not a good business practice to sell all rights. In fact, it’s best to have a standard policy of never selling all...
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