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The mechanics of writing are critical, so watch your grammar! It’s the way we communicate, and your grammar can make or break your writing. Unfortunately, grammar mistakes are easy to make; however, Amanda Cabot’s Series, R&R: Raves and Rants, provides the perfect tool to help you avoid making those inevitable mistakes. She provides tips and … Continue reading “PUBLISH DON’T PERISH — TIP #12: Watch Your Grammar”
Last week, I republished the article, An Inspiring Rare Friendship in anticipation of Publish Don’t Perish Tip #11 – Be Accountable. It’s so easy to be pulled away from your writing when “life” interferes. Sometimes you need a break, as I discussed in Tip #10 , however, sometimes while the break is helpful, it may … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish Tip #11 – Be Accountable”
Tip #10 in the Publish Don’t Perish Series is — TAKE A BREAK, when you need one. Sometimes the process of making lemonade from life’s lemons requires a break for whatever reason. When it comes to the life of an author, sometimes a break will do wonders for writer’s block. However, sometimes different aspects of … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish Tip #10: TAKE A BREAK”
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”
Tip #9 in the Publish Don’t Perish Series is — TREAT WRITING AS A BUSINESS. It is a business, whether full time or part time, depending on where you are in life. Since it is a business, you should treat it as one. What does this mean? A Multifaceted Business My earlier article explained how … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish Tip #9 — TREAT WRITING AS A BUSINESS”
Life isn’t easy, and when you’re dealt lemons, Tip # 8 encourages us to make some lemonade. Right now all of us are in the largest crisis of our lives. To say that we were dealt lemons is a gross understatement, but we must make lemonade in the meantime. As writers, you may ask, “What … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish Tip #8 – MAKE LEMONADE FROM LIFE’S LEMONS”
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”
When it comes to intellectual property rights, confusion abounds. Between copyright, trademark, service mark, and patents, questions arise as to what rights apply. The purpose of this article is to help shed some light on the differences. Remember, this article is an educational resource only and is not to provide legal advice. What Is a … Continue reading “Beware of the Legal Pitfalls — Intellectual Property Confusion”
It’s a new year and it’s important to remember that you need to take care of yourself! Your best work, your best writing, your best time, occurs when you are at your best self. With this in mind, there are a number of things you can do to ensure that you do — they are … Continue reading “Publish Don’t Perish – Tip #3 – Take Care of Yourself!”
Negligent publication is an issue unique to books that provide directions, instructions, self-help (especially medical), how-to information, and other guidance. Although a lot less common than suits for defamation and infringement, there are publishers who have been surprised by liability claims that they are liable because people were injured following advice published in their books. … Continue reading “Writers Beware of the Legal Pitfalls: Negligent Publication”
