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The Evolution of Copyright in the United States
by, Sharon K. Yntema
March 22, 2016

As a writer, you may assume you will have the copyright of your book when it is published. If you write for magazines or newspapers, you may need to negotiate rights over your own written material — one time use — but these days, once you write something, you are assumed to own the copyright from that moment on. Although historically there were some European… [Read More]

Filed Under: Berne Convention, bookseller, Copyright, Daniel Webster, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, John Ledyard, Publisher, Ralph Waldo Emerson
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What does a book development editor do?
by, Jill Swenson
March 5, 2013

What does a book development editor do? Professionally assess your manuscript or book concept for its publishing potential Offer critical feedback and editorial guidance Serve as writing coach as the author completes a manuscript Collaborate in the development of a winning book proposal Position and package the book concept to specific publishers Research what publishers are looking for in the current market Conduct market research… [Read More]

Filed Under: agent, Book Development Editor, Publisher
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