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Libel vs. Slander (Grammar Rules)

Learn when defamation is likely libel or slander with Grammar Rules from the Writer’s Digest editors, including a few examples of correct usages.

Robert Lee Brewer

Fair Use Rights 101 for Writers: To Use or Not to Use? That is the Question Joseph Perry

13 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Sign That Book Contract or Take That Freelance Writing Job Jeff Somers

Law-Abiding Fiction: 3 Mistakes to Avoid Abraham Mertens

Is It OK to Write a Fictional Story About a Historical Character?Brian A. Klems

Can You Use Someone Else’s Character in Your Book?Brian A. Klems

What’s the Average Cost to Have a Lawyer Look Over Your Book Contract?Brian A. Klems

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