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Veteran writer Glatzer and publishing attorney Steven explain what aspiring writers need to know in order to avoid unscrupulous agents, bogus publishers, scam contests and others who prey on the hopeful. A sampling of topics includes "vanity" presses, trouble spots in book contracts, and the basics of copyright. A number of sample forms, including an interview release and a contributor's agreement, are found at the back of the volume. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Aspiring writers learn how to avoid frauds and unsavory deals in this handbook for getting published. The editor of AbsoluteWrite.com and a seasoned publishing attorney share their expertise to help writers spot an honest agent or manager, determine the value of vanity publishing, and avoid getting conned out of hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars when signing a contract. Sections on writing contests teach writers how to determine which contests are useless; other sections offer tips on avoiding costly conferences and shady seminars. A special focus on copyright ensures that writers protect their work from schemers who want to use creativity without paying for it. Appendices include sample publishing, agent, and manager contracts.
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