Law (in Plain English) for Writers

The Law (in Plain English) for Writers Second Edition Few professional writers can afford round-the-clock legal counsel. Fortunately, you can afford to have the next best thing: this down-to-earth guide to every important legal question a writer may face without the burden of an hourly fee. Youll get clear advice on the day-to-day issues that can plague any writer like getting through pages of contract legalese and dealing with agents and legal professionals. Packed with practical answers plus a special appendix on helpful organizations and a glossary of commonly used legal and publishing terms, The Law (in Plain English) for Writers, Second Edition gives you the insight to:Understand the basic elements of all contracts with book and magazine publishers and keep your taxes lowFind the right publisher and what to know and watch out for if youre considering self-publishingMake the most of copyright laws and the protections they offerUnderstand censorship, obscenity, defamation, and libel lawsProtect your right to privacyTake advantage of the business laws that pertain to writersKnow when its in your best interest to find a lawyer and how to go about itDuBoff, Leonard D. is the author of 'Law (in Plain English) for Writers', published 1992 under ISBN 9781569562741 and ISBN 1569562741.