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Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish

Published on April 26, 2019 copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice

Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!

“If I signed a non-disclosure agreement, can I still write about my ex-boss using a pseudonym?”

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice

“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”

Baltimore mayor on “leave of absence” after self-published book controversy; Amazon was selling child-like s*x doll; Feds sued over screened manuscripts; CA may be putting some freelancers out of business, and more! Whispers and Warnings for 04/04/19

Published on April 4, 2019 legal, libel, writing career advice

Also: Bob Ross’ son gets zilch in rights lawsuit; More inhumane behavior by Amazon; Blogger libel lawsuits; Classifying employees as “freelancers,” and $50M fine against publisher.

4 Questions to Answer Before Writing “Scathing” Exposés About People

Published on March 28, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, writing career advice, writing tips

A writer asks, “Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?”

“Can I recreate someone else’s photograph I found online, and use on my book cover?”

Published on March 8, 2019 copyrights, legal, self-publishing

Is recreating a photo you find online copyright infringement?

25 Ways to Create a Publishing Company That WILL GO OUT OF BUSINESS! (And, You Just Might Go to Jail, Too!) by Snarky Angela Hoy

Published on February 20, 2019 author scams, legal, pod complaints, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing scams

Theft, owner narcissism, employee and author abuse, blatant stupidity, and so much more! Here are textbook examples of why publishing companies fail.

Religious Discrimination, Facebook Comments, Bhagwan Cult, 12 Years for Libel, Southern Poverty Defamation, Stormy Daniels – WritersWeekly Whispers and Warnings for 02/13/19

Published on February 13, 2019 copyrights, legal, libel

Religious Watch List * Facebook Comments a “Right?” * “Osho” Cult Lawsuit * Criminal Libel * Stormy Daniels AGAIN * NYT Editor Plagiarism * Feminist Sues Twitter

Should I Write About Abuse if the Abuser Is Still Living?

Published on February 13, 2019 legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, writing career advice, writing tips

The abuser could sue. Not naming him can’t protect you from that.

AUTHORS: Are you a victim of royalty theft? Here are the signs!

Published on February 7, 2019 author scams, legal, self-publishing, writing scams

Is your publisher feeding you one or more of these ridiculous, unbelievable excuses?

First Lady Libel; Big Media Layoffs; Teens Robbing Newstands; Congresswoman Deletes Tweets; and so much more! Whispers and Warnings 02-01-2019

Published on February 1, 2019 legal, libel

1st Lady Settles Suit, Printing Plant Goes to Pot, Media Layoffs, VPNs Targeted, Congresswoman Deletes Tweets, Apple Privacy Bug, Publisher Sued by Printer for $15M; Teens Robbing Newsstands in NY