They are all fairly standard, but if you’re a first-time author, you might not know why these terms are in your contract with an editor. Don’t worry, they’re designed to protect both you and the editor.
Read MoreMany months ago, when I launched “The Book Builder’s Blog,” I wrote about the nature of Copyright. It’s not as confusing as many make it out to be; if you have created writing that is your own, you own it. Plain and simple.
Read MoreI promised we’d explore the bundle of rights contained within the “copyright” you hold for your book. Almost all of these rights can be “acquired” by a publisher when they form a contract with you. So without further ado, let’s begin!
Read MoreWhen you begin writing your story, it’s your story. No one can take it from you. And guess what? US law protects you!
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