by Kelley Way | Sep 2, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Intellectual Property
You have a contract from a publisher – congratulations! It’s extremely tempting to just sign your name and send it back immediately, but before you do that, it’s essential to read the contract and know what you’re signing first. Many of my author clients have come to...
by Kelley Way | Jul 1, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
A client recently asked me about literary executors and whether she needed one for her estate. Let’s review what a literary executor is and when appointing one would be a good idea. First, let’s talk about executors generally. “Executor” is the person you put in...
by Kelley Way | Jun 3, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Intellectual Property
Imagine this co-author meet cute: You’re sitting in a café, working on the latest draft of your manuscript, when you decide to take a break and chat with the person next to you. The two of you hit it off, and you find out they’re a writer, too. Even...
