Before I start this post today, I must emphasise that I am not a lawyer so if you are considering selling rights to your book or have a contract from a publisher then you should seek proper legal advice to make sure you are getting a good deal and not giving away more than you intended.
When an author enters into a deal with a traditional publisher all the rights to the author’s book transfer to the publisher unless the author has agreed that certain rights can be retained. The two main types are moral and transferable rights which the author can pass on to a publisher or other third parties. Read more
Book Rights – What are they?
in Publishing AdviceBefore I start this post today, I must emphasise that I am not a lawyer so if you are considering selling rights to your book or have a contract from a publisher then you should seek proper legal advice to make sure you are getting a good deal and not giving away more than you intended.
When an author enters into a deal with a traditional publisher all the rights to the author’s book transfer to the publisher unless the author has agreed that certain rights can be retained. The two main types are moral and transferable rights which the author can pass on to a publisher or other third parties. Read more
What does success look like to you? And what are the main keys to success?
in Business tips, InspirationEarlier this week I attended an event run by leadership and executive coach, Karen Carpenter. I have been to a number of her events before and always end up with lots of valuable notes and, quite often, new connections too. This week was no exception, and I would like to share 3 of my ‘takeaways’ from the event because I think you will find then useful too. Read more
11 Questions to consider when choosing your assisted/hybrid publisher
in Frequently Asked Questions, Publishing Advice, Writing a bookThere are quite a lot of assisted/hybrid publishers now who can help you publish your book. So how do you pick the right one? Here are 11 Questions to consider when choosing your assisted/hybrid publisher.
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#GossipInTheGreenhouse-Series 2 Episode 2
in #GossipintheGreenhouse, Writing a bookGossip In The Greenhouse is back!
in #GossipintheGreenhouse, Writing a bookHave you got your reviews organised? The Box starts well
in About our authors, Publishing Advice, Spotlight on the AuthorReceiving 5* reviews early on in a book’s publishing life is always exciting. And The Box by Anthony Sauerman has been lucky enough to have had some great reviews as you can see here.
Feels like the first time!
in About our authors, Business tips, Publishing Advice, Writing a bookEvery time I hear that phrase I want to sing that Foreigner song by the same name! I think I might be showing my age as it was released in 1977! Nevertheless, it was a great uplifting song and it is a great feeling to have, and that is how Lily Mensah and I felt […]
The Matchstick Boy – Rowena Kinread
in About our authors, New Releases, Spotlight on the Author, Writing a bookIf you enjoyed your own display of fireworks this November, the chances are you lit your rockets with a match. There is far more to this humble piece of wood than meets the eye and the history behind this once essential item is fascinating and part of the story behind Rowena Kinread’s latest novel. Based […]
Your read for the witchy month: Not Forever Dead – Jules Langton
in About our authors, New Releases, Spotlight on the Author, Writing a bookIt is incredible how quickly September seems to be slipping away from us! October will soon be upon us and with it Halloween! In readiness for the month of spooks, spectres and witches it is the perfect time of year for a chat with Jules Langton about the first two parts of her witchy trilogy!
Messages drawn from Nature by Cheryl Carter
in About our authors, New Releases, Writing a bookWe are having some pretty erratic weather here in the UK at the moment. Spring sometimes feels like it has turned into summer, but then we are plunged into what feels like winter again with torrential rain and thunderstorms. Nature can certainly throw a lot at us at times. It can also have an effect […]