James from Connecticut is writing a story set 100 years in the future and wanted to know how to handle trademarks that, in his fictional setting, might have become generic. For example, Taser being used […]
How to Use Generic Trademarks in Science Fiction or Near-Future Novels Read More
Of the many provisions in a publishing contract, two are extremely important to the author-publisher relationship: the delivery and acceptance of a manuscript. These provisions delineate the timing for submission and quality of the final
How to Avoid Unfair Delivery and Acceptance Clauses in a Publishing Contract Read More
Over the holiday, Kristin from Florida asked if she could use a current news story in her fiction without being sued. This question arises often and in various permutations, like writing about relatives, celebrities, politicians,
Pilfering News Events For Your Fiction – Is it Legal? Read More
