Authors’ Place Press is Out of Business After Lawsuit Filed by 11 Authors
Don’t miss page 4 of the complaint! Wow!!
copyrights
Can I translate and publish a book written by someone who died?
People assume that a deceased author’s work is up for grabs. Nothing could be further from the truth.
ChatGPT, AI, and the Future of Writing and Publishing – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor
As a writer or author, should YOU be worried? Are your knowledge and skills about to become irrelevant?
LIBEL ENTRAPMENT: Is Someone TRYING to Get You Sued?
The person who contacts you may be in cahoots with the person the false allegations are about.
When Purchasing Images for Your Book’s Cover, READ THE FINE PRINT
Read the fine print before purchasing an image for your book cover.
A JERK Tries to Sell Me Scanned (Illegal) Copies of Books, and Ends Up Looking Like a Fool!
You don’t want to miss this one!!!
“Can I use the names of airlines and cars in my novel?”
Can you use real airline names in your work? It depends.
AUTHORS: Take Some Advice from a Do-It-Yourselfer… Know What You CAN’T Do Yourself – by Brian Whiddon, Managing Editor
I’ve learned to do a lot of things for myself. It’s not just about saving money, although that’s a big bonus. It’s more about the satisfaction I get from being as self-sufficient as I can be. But, that pride must be tempered with a humility that allows me to accept my limitations. There are some things that I simply don’t have enough knowledge or skill to accomplish…
Putting Your Publisher at Risk of a Lawsuit is NO SMALL MATTER!
While it may be tempting to take shortcuts, and “borrow” from others without permission, don’t do it. EVER.
“Do I need permission to publish blurry or partial photos of people?”
Different countries have different laws about people appearing in photographs.