The Writer's Guide to Copyright, Contract and Law, 4th Edition by Helen Shay - ISBN: 9781845283216
Paperback
Covers various aspects of copyright and law which affect writers and writing, including advances, agents, contracts, copyright, ideas ‘kidnapping’, libel, literary estate, rights, royalties and self-publishing as well as potential danger zones and the best safeguards.

The Writer's Guide to Copyright, Contract and Law, 4th Edition

How to Enjoy Your Rights as an Author and Comply with Your Obligations

  • Paperback

    171 pages

  • Release Date

    18 March 2009

Summary

The law is of great significance to you as a writer. It can work to your advantage or to your disadvantage; it can help you or hinder you. The best way to ensure that you get the most out of the law is to know it. With this book you will learn what rights you have as a writer and how to enjoy them; and what obligations you have and how to comply with them. You will discover how to avoid legal pitfalls; and, in the event that you find yourself in a legal entanglement, how best to remedy …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781845283216
ISBN-10:184528321X
Author:Helen Shay
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:How To Books Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:171
Edition:4th
Release Date:18 March 2009
Weight:360g
Dimensions:233mm x 154mm x 13mm
Series:William Lorimer
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘Clear, no-nonsense style - no jargon or waffle - just sound common sense advice.’ Alison Chisholm, BBC Radio Merseyside ‘Utterly invaluable - an absolute MUST for anyone putting pen to paper for publication.’ A UK reader. ‘Worth a fortune to any writer. Invaluable help.’ Jayne Dawson, Writer, Journalist and Features Editor, Yorkshire Evening Post. ‘This book is a must for any author’s library.’ The Woman Writer.

About The Author

Helen Shay

HELEN SHAY is a solicitor who currently works as in-house lawyer with a major university and has also tutored in business law. She is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction and is a member of the Society of Authors (serving on their Authors North committee). She is also a member of Script Yorkshire and the Society of Women Writers and Journalists.

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