Early in their careers, writers sometimes sign away valuable rights under less than favorable terms. This article discusses the important right of termination under US copyright law, which allows writers to reclaim such rights in their works and to try to make a better deal.
Many writers have heard of the “DMCA takedown notice” but not everyone understands what it is. In this post, I’ll try to explain the basics and give you some ideas about how to use the tool to protect your rights and how to respond if you’re on the receiving end of one that you consider to be without merit.
Writers are sometimes confused by the “registration” requirement under the US copyright laws. In this post, I hope to clear up the concept and help you decide whether copyright registration makes sense for you.
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The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Nebula Awards®.
The Translucent Boy befriends an elderly paleontologist suffering from dementia, sending the Odd Squad on a journey to the ancient continent of Pangaea and the dystopian world of Varania.
P.A. Cornell is a Chilean-Canadian speculative fiction writer and 2002 Odyssey grad, with publications in Cossmass Infinities, Flame Tree Press’ Compelling Science Fiction Short Stories, and ZNB Presents, among others.
