Copyright refers to the ownership of a work. In the United States, when you write anything for yourself, you immediately “own” the original content. If you are writing under contract, what is known as “work for hire,” then the employer owns whatever you write. RightsThe “rights” granted to a publisher…
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Writers tend to have strong opinions about agents. The reality is that most successful writers end up needing agents. The roles of an agent include: using his or her established network to pitch your works negotiating contracts collecting money on your behalf keeping records FeesGood agents are selective, choosing…