The 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. You’ll 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 low
• Find the right publisher — and what to know and watch out for if you’re considering self-publishing
• Make the most of copyright laws and the protections they offer
• Understand censorship, obscenity, defamation, and libel laws
• Protect your right to privacy
• Take advantage of the business laws that pertain to writers
• Know when it’s in your best interest to find a lawyer and how to go about it