Last weekend, Caleb (one of “our” kiddos who we took in a few years ago) flew into town for a couple of weeks. He wanted to surprise Max and Mason so we had an elaborate plan to trick them. We told them we were going to Tampa to see the sea creature exhibit at the MOSI Museum (that much was true). They didn’t know about the pit stop we’d be making…
Did you see the news last week about a libel lawsuit against a deceased author? A judge has ruled that the lawsuit can proceed but it now involves his widow. Aside from only publishing facts that you can prove beyond any doubt, how can you protect yourself and your family from these types of lawsuits?
Thank you so much for making this as ‘painless’, yet convenient publishing experience. You guys should be proud of another quality job well done.
C.J. Peterson
Strength From Within
The Call To Duty
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Dear Angela,
I am very pleased I decided on Booklocker. Thanks for your frank advice, timeliness and honesty. Let the games begin!
John Olson
El Berdo
In 2001, I began to write my first fiction manuscript. Three years later, I’d established a website, and began to upload information about the title. Imagine my surprise and excitement when, not more than two months after my finishing it, an acquisition editor for a good-size publisher read my web excerpts, and requested the full manuscript. I remember I was beside myself with anxiety as I received nothing back…
We pay (an insulting rate) for non-fiction articles up to 1,000 words. Can we be featured in WritersWeekly?
As many of us know, deciding to independently publish a book takes lots of thought and planning. You might get a brilliant idea in the shower about a book but, often, by the time you get to your desk, some of the zeal has faded. Many ideas lose their fizzle because they are…
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Ex-boyfriend of sex blogger wins libel suit
“The former boyfriend of London sex blogger Belle de Jour has accepted substantial libel damages over a claim he threatened her.”
Prime minister awarded “substantial” damages in libel suit against paper
“Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi has been awarded damages by a British tabloid, The Daily Mail, which published an article that his “cronies” took about sh39b meant for foreign aid.”
WHY YOU SHOULD READ EVERY CONTRACT!!! – ‘I own your criticism’: How one dentist tried to stifle defamation by patients
“(Allegedly) used copyright take-down notices to remove criticism posted by a patient.”
Oakland University faculty members who self-plagiarized received promotions
“…the Board of Trustees appointed two faculty members to senior positions in 2012 who were found to have resubmitted the same research in two leading academic journals – an offense considered self-plagiarism.”
Links to the stories above can be found here:
http://forums.writersweekly.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=9303
Yesterday, morning, I had to run an errand. I rarely drive anymore because Richard says my driving scares him. I have no idea why…
The fact is, nobody close to you can or likely will give you an honest critique of your work. They are so concerned about hurting your feelings, or discouraging your future writing, that they will say anything to make you happy…
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