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Contracts can make or break you. Most people, especially writers and other business people deal with a variety. Today we’ll take a look at publishing contracts. Please keep in mind the purpose of this article is as an educational resource only, it is not to provide legal advice. Publishing Contracts The decisions you make today … Continue reading “Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls — Contracts”
Writing is work. As writers, we understand what that means, however, our friends and family may not. This is especially true when you work at your craft from your home. A number of writer friends have often shared their frustration with the constant interruptions they encounter from people they know. I confess to experiencing the … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish: Tip #6 – Writing is Work”
Get started on your website regardless of how far along you are on your first book. The idea is to build a following of readers before you release your first book. If you wait until after, it may be quite difficult or even too late for that first book. The good news is, if I … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish: Tip #4 – Get Started On Your Website”
In my first post, some off the wall lawsuits reminded us of the importance of avoiding legal pitfalls. This week we will address some copyright basics. As a reminder, this series is provided as a general educational resource ONLY. It is NOT legal advice. If you have any legal questions, please see your attorney. Let’s … Continue reading “WRITERS BEWARE OF THE LEGAL PITFALLS — COPYRIGHT BASICS Part 1”
A few years ago, an SEO firm contacted me to write nutrition, business, and law related articles for its clients. The owner knew I was a Registered Dietitian and an attorney and he needed help. This opened a new door and I realized that one of the most important areas of expertise that SEO firms … Continue reading “Search Engine Optimization for Writers – Unique”
Unfortunately we live in a very litigious society, which is why it’s important to be made aware of the legal pitfalls. This series will give you a heads up on what to watch for and can also provide an understanding as to why publishers may have certain provisions in their contracts or take a stance … Continue reading “Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls”
Maybe you’ve attended conferences, read books, listened to the best and you’ve got an organized system to manage your time. Perhaps time management is still an issue for you. Regardless, there are times when life happens and there’s no “thyme” to write. Thyme for Writers The idea for Thyme for Writers happened a year ago. … Continue reading “When Life Happens and There’s No Time to Write”
We welcome back L.A. Sartor to Thyme for Writers! When I learned about L.A.’s journey in becoming a successful author, I asked that she share it for our readers, especially since her latest novel, Prince of Granola was just released. Thank you L.A. for your lessons, inspiration, and gifts! I started writing as a child, … Continue reading “My Journey As A Lesson/Inspiration/Gift by L.A. Sartor”
Every bride wants their beautiful bridesmaids dressed to perfection, with specially designed jewelry that sets off the gown and accents each girl’s beauty with just the right sparkle. My daughter chose a beautiful, reasonably priced, Christmas green dress in a style designed for many body types (the dress I was not going to touch, and … Continue reading “Beautiful Bridesmaids Dressed to Perfection”
That perfect wedding cake should be beautiful, delicious, a photo opportunity, and memorable. But just like everything, when you mention the word “wedding,” prices at a minimum are doubled, and in some cases quadrupled. When it came to the cake, the same was particularly true. Quotes When quotes came in around $950, I knew that … Continue reading “That Perfect Wedding Cake”
