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Law In Plain English for Writers (In Plain English)
Law In Plain English for Writers - In Plain English Author:Leonard Duboff, Bert Krages Few professional writers can afford round-the-clock legal counsel. This title is the next best thing-a down-to-earth guide to every legal question a writer may face, without the burden of hourly fees. The title gives clear advice on the day-to-day issues that can plague any writer-like getting through pages of contract legalese and dealing with... more » agents and legal professionals. It is packed with practical answers, an appendix on helpful organizations, and a glossary of commonly used legal and publishing terms. Gives insight into: Basic elements of contracts with book and magazine publishers Keeping taxes under control Copyright laws and the protections they offer Protecting an author's privacy Censorship, obscenity, defamation and libel laws Business laws that specifically pertain to writers **AUTHORBIO:« less