“If I write about someone who’s in prison, they can’t sue me, right?”
Just because someone is in prison doesn’t mean they can’t, or won’t, sue you. If they find out about your book, read it, and don’t like what you’ve written about them…
We’re Launching WritersWeekly’s “Find the Typo” Contest on Facebook! Win a Free Print Book!
I’ve gotten excited (probably a bit TOO excited) when I find published errors. If it’s a website of a national news organization, I get positively giddy! My heart races, my fingers tingle…
Brian Takes His “Home Office” on the High Seas! – Days 1-4
I put it back into forward gear, and tried to shift into reverse again. Nothing. You cannot stop a boat without reverse and I was running out of deep water quickly!
WritersWeekly Trivia Question for 03/16/2017
Question for 03/16/2017: According to last week’s issue of WritersWeekly.com – Rather than stealing an author’s manuscript for publishing without an author’s knowledge, how do most self-publishing companies prefer to make their profits?? Send your answer through the contact form here. You must be a WritersWeekly.com subscriber to participate in the weekly contests. Subscribe (it’s free!). […]
Is Your Book Suddenly “Unavailable” on Amazon? Are They Up to Their Old Tricks Again?!
Has you print on demand book suddenly been listed as “out of stock” or “unavailable” on Amazon? Or, does it now have a ridiculous lead time – like “Usually ships in 1 to 2 months?” You need to read this and you need to immediately contact your publisher…
Freelance Writing and Photography Jobs – 03/16/2017
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Letters and Comments for 03/16/2017
COMMENT FOR: “I’m afraid that self-publishing company is going to steal my manuscript!” You might want to consult with a lawyer about this, but one form of protection is to copyright your manuscript before sending it off to any outsider: https://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/questions-and-quandaries/legal-questions/how-do-i-copyright-my-manuscript That’ll protect your book-to-be from any thief who gets a copy and not just […]
Treacherous Seas Force Us to Turn Around!
Once we hit Tampa Bay, however, it got really rough, really fast. Brian got to test out his safety harness. It worked! If he hadn’t had it on, he’d have taken a dive while working on the sails…
Turning a Hotel Review Into a Paid Freelance Writing Assignment by Nathan Aguilera
Never assume an interview subject isn’t paying attention. They may hire you to write for them later!
Do NOT Bequeath Your Book’s Copyright to a Third Party Without Obtaining Permission First! by Angela Hoy
Unfortunately, many people and organizations have zero interest in acquiring the rights to an author’s book after they pass. What can you do to keep your book alive after you’re gone?