The Writer’s Legal Guide: An Authors Guild Desk Reference

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The authors, both attorneys, draw on their years of experience on the front lines of advocating creators rights and economic interests to give readers a comprehensive survey of the legal and business questions facing anyone who writes professionally. In clear, friendly language, The Writer’s Legal Guide explains recent changes in laws governing electronic rights, E-books, fair use, and publishing contracts, so that authors can best protect their interests. Other chapters cover:- The law of copyright for creators- Step-by-step copyright registration- Accounting methods, record-keeping, taxes, and estate planning- Avoiding legal liability- Complying with fair use guidelines- Using royalty collecting societies- Obtaining permission to use quotes- Negotiating periodical, syndication, film, television, play, and audio agreements- Avoiding and resolving business disputes- Limits of free expression- Choosing self-publication

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