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How Do First North American Serial Rights Work?

What are First North American Serial Rights, how do they work and what does it mean for you when trying to get your writing published? Find out here.

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Oct 24, 2011
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Writing Advice

Can You Publish Letters From Other People in Your Work?

  • By Brian A. Klems
    Dec 14, 2010
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Writing Advice

Does Selling All Rights Mean I Can't Use the Same Topic Again?

  • By Jane Friedman
    Sep 21, 2010
Copyrights

Can You Copyright a Title?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Oct 13, 2009
Publishing

UPDATED: Can You Write the Sequel to Someone Else's Book?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Aug 18, 2009
Legal Questions

How Do You Regain Copyrights to Pieces You've Sold?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Jul 28, 2009
Preparing Your Manuscript

How Do I Copyright My Manuscript?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Feb 10, 2009
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Legal Questions

Can You Use Someone Else's Character in Your Book?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Aug 12, 2008
Legal Questions

What's Considered Fair Use and What Isn't?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Jul 1, 2008
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Legal Questions

What Are First Serial Rights (or FNASR)?

  • By QQAdmin1
    Jun 24, 2008
Legal Questions

Can You Copyright a Pseudonym?

  • By QQAdmin1
    May 20, 2008
Legal Questions

Can I Use Song Lyrics in my Manuscript?

  • By QQAdmin1
    May 13, 2008
Copyrights

Using Famous Names and Proper Nouns in Fiction

  • By Brian
    Jun 15, 2007
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