Published on August 11, 2022
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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…
Published on July 8, 2022
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While it may be tempting to take shortcuts, and “borrow” from others without permission, don’t do it. EVER.
Published on April 15, 2022
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Different countries have different laws about people appearing in photographs.
Published on April 7, 2022
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Since I’m not doing this to make money, I don’t need permission to quote from other books, right?
Published on March 7, 2022
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“My lawyer says I can’t be sued because everything in my book is true.”
I’m always shocked when I hear this…
Published on February 4, 2022
Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, writing career advice

My publisher appears to have gone out of business, but my book is still selling on Amazon.
Published on December 10, 2021
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It’s pretty pathetic when a company is happy to take hundreds or thousands of dollars from you, knowing all the while that YOU might get sued some day for something you included in your book…
Published on December 3, 2021
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An article that has the exact same title as my book. Can I sue?
Published on October 29, 2021
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The publisher may be planning to do something more with your illustrations than you would want.
Published on August 26, 2021
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Her co-author wants to exclude her entirely.