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Do living authors still get paid royalties for their old work?

answered Aug 18, 2019 at 18:25

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Manuscript Format in Microsoft Word

answered Jul 3, 2017 at 14:09

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Who owns the copy if a copywriter provides copy as a paid service?

answered Feb 14, 2017 at 4:55

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I'm not enjoying my attempt at a science-fiction novella; should I continue?

answered Jan 6, 2017 at 5:02

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Need to own copyright on illustrations if planning a series?

answered Sep 14, 2017 at 20:42

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When is a screenshot really useful in training documentation?

answered Jun 9, 2018 at 20:28

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Getting My Rights Back

answered Aug 18, 2019 at 18:52

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What are the fair use rules in the USA for short quotes from books or song lyrics in a novel?

answered Jan 6, 2022 at 22:02

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Could I use the brand name 'Imodium' as a title for a short story?

answered Nov 9, 2017 at 16:46

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When a publisher buys the copyright for my books, does that include the pen name I used?

answered Apr 21, 2018 at 15:40

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Pay rate and terms for writing book series under contract

answered Feb 28, 2017 at 17:29

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Italics use in a fiction book

answered Jun 16, 2017 at 16:48

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Do men fall "in love" (romantic, sensual or desire) with fictional characters?

answered Jan 9, 2017 at 6:41

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How to decide whether a story is worth writing?

answered Jul 13, 2015 at 2:56

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How many books should writers read?

answered Jan 26, 2017 at 23:48

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Is using NetGalley as valuable as it promises?

answered Apr 11, 2017 at 22:52

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In What Way are Most First Drafts Bad?

answered Apr 14, 2017 at 18:49

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Can I legally use these song lyrics as book/chapter names?

answered Apr 17, 2017 at 18:05

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Format for electronic download sales: letter sized pdf okay?

answered Jan 22, 2017 at 22:30

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Math textbook - Crediting sources and copyright protection of source materials

answered Feb 26, 2017 at 0:43

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How should book credit and profit be given for an individual editor?

answered Feb 21, 2016 at 21:42

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Increasing sales of my Kindle ebook

answered Nov 18, 2016 at 21:15

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Writing about a subject on which you have no expertise?

answered Jul 3, 2017 at 14:17

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How do I find a co-author while protecting my rights?

answered Jul 5, 2017 at 19:56

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MS Word -- free or low cost options? Comments/Track changes?

answered Sep 12, 2017 at 11:37

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Recreating public domain children's stories and using the original illustration?

answered Oct 10 at 14:26

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Are illustrations in novels frowned upon?

answered Aug 20, 2019 at 18:26

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How do you contact Hollywood directors?

answered Jun 23, 2017 at 18:30

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What is a subtle way of mentioning a man became physically aroused?

answered Nov 8, 2018 at 20:15

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What should I do if halfway through a story, I am not anymore convinced with the plot and the storyline ?

answered Sep 6, 2017 at 0:10

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Do living authors still get paid royalties for their old work?

Manuscript Format in Microsoft Word

Who owns the copy if a copywriter provides copy as a paid service?

I'm not enjoying my attempt at a science-fiction novella; should I continue?

Need to own copyright on illustrations if planning a series?

When is a screenshot really useful in training documentation?

Getting My Rights Back

What are the fair use rules in the USA for short quotes from books or song lyrics in a novel?

Could I use the brand name 'Imodium' as a title for a short story?

When a publisher buys the copyright for my books, does that include the pen name I used?

Pay rate and terms for writing book series under contract

Italics use in a fiction book

Do men fall "in love" (romantic, sensual or desire) with fictional characters?

How to decide whether a story is worth writing?

How many books should writers read?

Is using NetGalley as valuable as it promises?

In What Way are Most First Drafts Bad?

Can I legally use these song lyrics as book/chapter names?

Format for electronic download sales: letter sized pdf okay?

Math textbook - Crediting sources and copyright protection of source materials

How should book credit and profit be given for an individual editor?

Increasing sales of my Kindle ebook

Writing about a subject on which you have no expertise?

How do I find a co-author while protecting my rights?

MS Word -- free or low cost options? Comments/Track changes?

Recreating public domain children's stories and using the original illustration?

Are illustrations in novels frowned upon?

How do you contact Hollywood directors?

What is a subtle way of mentioning a man became physically aroused?

What should I do if halfway through a story, I am not anymore convinced with the plot and the storyline ?