The topic of photo copyrights came up during several of my workshops at last weekend’s Colorado Gold Conference (one of the best Writers’ Conferences anywhere – and if you’ve never attended one, PLEASE join us next September, when the conference turns 35!). Authors often have a limited understanding of how copyright law applies to photographs…
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Tips for Pitching Your Novel to an Agent or Editor
With Colorado Gold just around the corner (and other conferences happening around the country throughout the rest of the summer and the autumn), many authors are preparing to pitch a manuscript to a literary agent, an editor, or both. In hopes of reducing stress and helping you land a request for pages, here are some tips for…
How to Spot (& Avoid) “Pay to Play” Publishing Contracts
In recent months, I’ve seen a resurgence of some terrible publishing “offers” that business-savvy authors need to recognize . . . and avoid. Although these “deals” are legal if an author signs them, every time I see one of these contracts, I’m reminded of my law school contracts professor’s favorite saying: “You can make as good a deal, or AS…
Master Classes at 2016 Colorado Gold
Looking to dig deep and expand your learning at conference? Master Classes are back this year and we’ve added new times for more offerings! These classes are four hours in length and provide more specialized instruction on writing and the business of being an author. This year’s classes are scheduled for Friday morning and, based on…
Understanding Your Ebook Rights
With a new year upon us, my #PubLaw for Writers guest posts here at the RMFW blog will focus on helping authors understand and protect their legal rights. Today, we’re kicking it off with a little more about ebook rights–what they are, and how they function in a publishing contract. Ebook Rights are Normally Addressed in a Contract’s “Grant…