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Book Rights: Your Options
Question: I wrote and illustrated a children’s picture book that was traditionally published and is now out of print. The publisher sent me a letter and contract asking for the e-book rights. I signed...
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Kindle Ebooks: Doing Them Yourself
Question: My novel, Philly Style and Philly Profile, is not an ebook or on Kindle. My publisher seems indifferent to getting the book into one of these formats. Is there a way I can do it myself?...
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Book Subjects: Offensive to Government?
Are Authors Safe from Government Persecution? Book Publishing Question: Do you think that the government could or would come after the author of Expect No Help: The Life and Times of Jumpin’ Jack...
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Copyrighting Your Book: How to Do It
Question: I need to know about copywriting my book. John’s Answer: I presume you mean copyrighting your book. Copywriting is writing sales copy. Copyrighting is establishing your legal right to a work...
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Pen Names: When to Use Them, When Not to Use Them
Question: My question has to do with pen names, and when they’re appropriate to use. I work in finance, and am writing a marital book for young couples. The issue I’m having is I work full time in...
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Pen Names: What About a One-Name Pseudonym?
Question: I have a question regarding pen names as well. My birth name is Kevin Brian Wright, but I write as Valentinno, only one name. Since my pen name is what I am known for on my book, interviews,...
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Book Revisions: Copyrights, Etc.
Question: I am re-editing my already published book and I plan to get my newly edited version printed by a printing company. Do I need a new copywrite number? John’s Answer: 1. It’s not copywrite. It’s...
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Copyright Questions: How Do I Set Up a Copyright Page for My Book?
Question from Reader How do I set up a book copyright page with a proper copyright notice? John’s Answer The only thing you absolutely need on the copyright page for your book is a proper copyright...
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