Recently, a writer contacted me about signing a non-disclosure agreement using her pen name. I won’t rehash the basics on the pros and cons of using noms de plume, I’ve written a couple of blog […]
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Writers frequently ask me at Sidebar Saturdays about copyright issues. The topic is a tad confusing but it is also one of the most important concepts a writer should understand. Why? Because copyright law provides
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Christmas blog-holiday /ˈkrisməs bläɡ-ˈhäləˌdā/ noun (plural: Christmas blog-holidays) a two-week break from blogging between December 25 and January 8. May your eggnog be spiked with plenty of rum to get you through the Christmas blog-holiday, because
Shazam! Superhero movies are still in vogue, in case you missed it. This ongoing surge in popularity has translated into a steady increase in the graphic novel market. Graphic novel sales have continued to skyrocket,
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When journalist Robert Kolker published an article in the New York Times Magazine titled Who is the Bad Art Friend?, it set the internet ablaze over a strange feud between two writers, Dawn Dorland and Sonya
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The Estate Planning for Writers article raised a few questions about creating a corporation or limited liability company to govern your literary work. As a quick reminder, there are four ways to transfer assets at
