The Writer's Legal Guide

A complete update of the reliable desk companion, this edition answers virtually every legal question an author is likely to ask.

Acknowledgements	p. 7
The Business of Writing	p. 11
Copyright: Gaining and Keeping Protection	p. 17
Copyright: Registration and Deposit	p. 37
Copyright: Works for Hire and Joint Works	p. 47
Copyright: Infringement, Fair Use, and Permissions	p. 57
Copyright: Past and Present	p. 71
Other Rights of the Writer	p. 83
The Limits of Expression	p. 97
The Freedom of Information Act	p. 113
Contracts: An Introduction	p. 121
Negotiating Book Contracts	p. 133
Magazines and Syndication	p. 165
Dramatic Productions, Films, and Television	p. 175
Electronic Rights and New Media	p. 181
Agents and Agency Contracts	p. 195
Collaboration Agreements	p. 209
Packagers	p. 215
Vanity Presses and Self-Publication	p. 219
Taxes: Income and Expenses	p. 227
Taxes: Beyond Schedule C	p. 247
The Hobby Loss Challenge	p. 257
The Writer's Estate	p. 265
Grants and Public Support for Writers	p. 279
How to Avoid or Resolve Disputes	p. 287
Selected Bibliography	p. 293
Index	p. 295
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