Romance writers lit up social media last week over a recent trademark for the adjective “cocky.” As with any genre, romance novels have a specific set of conventions. Open any romance book and you will […]
Cocky: One Writer’s Adjective, Another Writer’s Trademark – For Now Read More
A writer this week asked about the use of confessions in the criminal trial process. A character in the writer’s plot has signed a confession admitting facts necessary for conviction of a crime. The writer
Confessions, Trials, and Fiction Read More
Most manuscripts are not contentious enough to land an author in court. Some writers, however, do venture into highly controversial topics (like those found in memoirs or biographies). Or their fiction includes real people or
Media Liability Insurance – Do Authors Need It? Read More
In the book-marketing world, giveaways are popular among authors, especially when launching a new book. Giveaways are innovative tools for authors to promote awareness, engage readers, locate new readers, collect useful marketing data, and possibly
Contests, Sweepstakes, And Giveaways – Is Yours Legally Compliant Or An Illegal Lottery? Read More
When it comes to writing memoirs and autobiographies, writers are often leery of being sued. It is a valid concern. Writing about facts and events of our own lives, whether a chronology of an entire
The Legal Risks Of Writing Memoirs Read More
My mom, the craft queen, loves to press dried leaves and the occasional four-leaf clover between sheets of wax paper. I always thought she was pressing her luck. Ba-dum-tshhh! Next week, something of substance —
Happy St. Paddy’s Day Read More
