Where the Law and Literature Meet
Lawsuits that kill books http://shar.es/0lkPW
Some newspapers decline to print Non Sequitur comic strip with punch line ‘Where’s Muhammad?’” http://tinyurl.com/22w2nnt
Can The 'Gist' Of A Book Be Defamatory, Even If Nothing Is Proven False? http://bt.io/G6x4 Um, no.
http://tinyurl.com/29skaqz ACLU Lawsuit Charges That Jail Policy Banning Books and Magazines Is Unconstitutional
Uproar Over Muslim Center Echoes Protest Against Church in 1785 - http://nyti.ms/9DHAZR
More Writing News
Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children - Publishers are scaling back on picture books http://ow.ly/19lLiE
Ten of the best vendettas in literature http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/oct/02/ten-best-vendettas-literature-mullan?CMP=twt_gu
Literary agents are open to self-published writers (if you've sold 5000 copies in the past year) http://tinyurl.com/2cmu2aj .
Knopf Buys 4 Great Pages For $2.5 Million http://www.deadline.com/2010/09/knopf-buys-4-great-pages-for-2-5-million/ Easy peasy. As long as you win the Booker Prize, that is.
Xerox Expands Sales, Service Model for Espresso Book Machine http://news.xerox.com/pr/xerox/xerox-expands-book-publishing-with-Espresso-Book-Machine.aspx Will this help bookstores or put them out of business?
How businesses can help writers. http://www.thevoicebw.com/?p=5007
Podcast: Last night at the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize http://tinyurl.com/2ejbobw
'The Hunger Games': How reality TV explains the YA sensation - http://tinyurl.com/2bq59xs
"Twilight" book's hand model seeks glory - http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/manhattan/vampy_fame_slips_her_grasp_RmLOmyGKnlmGI3xtsvcRrI
Plagiarism or your perfect mate? Happy couples copy each other. http://tinyurl.com/2wawjjv
Harris Poll Finds Mysteries, Thrillers Edge Out Romance Novels. http://bit.ly/a6aViO
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
6/6/10 Writing and Publishing News
This week on Litopia’s podcast The Debriefer, Peter and I talked about the universal e-book format, why it matters that we don’t have one yet, and what authors can put in their contracts to make sure their books appear in all the major e-formats. This headline, plus more of the latest writing and publishing news are in this week’s Write Report.
The Write Report has been named an Awesome Blog by Writing World, the very first blog chosen for this honor. Thanks so much. What an incredible honor. Writing-World.com is an awesome website for writers.
Where the law and literature meet:
Publishers seek universal e-book format: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/universal-e-books-format/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29
My article for the Write 101 newsletter on using the law in stories: http://www.write101.com/quillthelawyers.htm
Tintin lawyers lament banning attempt: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ieFgPCgPC7IDP1znecsvxwCPzM-A
Book thieves prefer literary fiction, long, boring descriptions: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/its-hard-to-read-these-highbrow-heisters-1982679.html
European publishers hold off joining iPad bandwagon amid legal fears: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/05/27/ipad.euro.launch.may.challenge.agency.e.book.model/
Free comic book website sued for infringement: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20100601_Feds__comic-book_publishers_don_t_find_Fla__man_s_free_Web_sites_so_funny.html#ixzz0pbO5Wmml
Texas AG looks at Apple e-book pricing: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/lunch/free/archives/006580.html
Convicted felon/former Tyco CEO sues Steve Forbes for libel: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0120728620100601?type=marketsNews
What will it mean when ownership of books disappears?: http://bookbrunch.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5656&Itemid=117
More headlines:
Can publishers prove their worth to writers?: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/may/28/apple-ipad-launch-publishing
The Write Report has been named an Awesome Blog by Writing World, the very first blog chosen for this honor. Thanks so much. What an incredible honor. Writing-World.com is an awesome website for writers.
Where the law and literature meet:
Publishers seek universal e-book format: http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/05/universal-e-books-format/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Index+3+%28Top+Stories+2%29%29
My article for the Write 101 newsletter on using the law in stories: http://www.write101.com/quillthelawyers.htm
Tintin lawyers lament banning attempt: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ieFgPCgPC7IDP1znecsvxwCPzM-A
Book thieves prefer literary fiction, long, boring descriptions: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/its-hard-to-read-these-highbrow-heisters-1982679.html
European publishers hold off joining iPad bandwagon amid legal fears: http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/05/27/ipad.euro.launch.may.challenge.agency.e.book.model/
Free comic book website sued for infringement: http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/20100601_Feds__comic-book_publishers_don_t_find_Fla__man_s_free_Web_sites_so_funny.html#ixzz0pbO5Wmml
Texas AG looks at Apple e-book pricing: http://www.publishersmarketplace.com/lunch/free/archives/006580.html
Convicted felon/former Tyco CEO sues Steve Forbes for libel: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0120728620100601?type=marketsNews
What will it mean when ownership of books disappears?: http://bookbrunch.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5656&Itemid=117
More headlines:
Can publishers prove their worth to writers?: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/may/28/apple-ipad-launch-publishing
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
5/12/10 Writing and Publishing News
Which book just got banned in New Jersey? Which gardening book author is accused of plagiarism? What are TV execs scared of more than bad ratings? And why did a mom turn into a library book thief? These and other stories are right here in The Write Report.
Where the law and literature meet:
Book banning in NJ led by Glenn Beck: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/may/10/gay-anthology-revolutionary-voices-censored
Plagiarized gardening book: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/books/3667586/Gardening-book-plagiarism-claim?
TV execs ban Islam as a topic due to threats, bomb scare, proving that threats let the bad guys win: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/05/07/islam-taboo-topic-tv-wake-south-park-threats-times-square-bomb-scare/ Lawyer argues for the Google book settlement: http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/05/google-book-search-settlement-agreement-is-fair-argue-author-and-publisher-groups/
Why Australians can’t get most Kindle books: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/opinion/ways-around-e-book-blockade-copyright-issues/story-e6frgb0o-1225864694693
Objections to the Google settlement summarized in “only” 55 pages: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/43105-revised-summary-of-google-settlement-objections-issued.html
Mom turns book thief, refuses to return Gossip Girl to library: http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/Mom-refuses-to-return-racy-teen-books-to-library/JnEsNEFkKEC1s7dG5_Mwfg.cspx
Publishers still in limbo after CPSIA hearing: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/43054-latest-cpsia-hearing-leaves-publishers-empty.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly%27s+Children%27s+Bookshelf&utm_campaign=82e1447fdb-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email
Where will Kagan be on 1st Amendment issues?: http://www.tv.com/concerns-about-kagans-first-amendment-position/webnews/79026.html
More headlines:
Is English becoming the global language?: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/may/09/globish-english-language-robert-mccrum
Which e-reader is best? http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/taking_action_for_you/story/Comparing-e-book-readers/Jbg5o0c25UysHKgGoBRaSw.cspx
Wanna be a bestseller? Offer the book for free: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/05/top-10-kindle-ebooks-all-free.html
Where the law and literature meet:
Book banning in NJ led by Glenn Beck: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/may/10/gay-anthology-revolutionary-voices-censored
Plagiarized gardening book: http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/books/3667586/Gardening-book-plagiarism-claim?
TV execs ban Islam as a topic due to threats, bomb scare, proving that threats let the bad guys win: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/05/07/islam-taboo-topic-tv-wake-south-park-threats-times-square-bomb-scare/ Lawyer argues for the Google book settlement: http://broadbandbreakfast.com/2010/05/google-book-search-settlement-agreement-is-fair-argue-author-and-publisher-groups/
Why Australians can’t get most Kindle books: http://www.theaustralian.com.au/australian-it/opinion/ways-around-e-book-blockade-copyright-issues/story-e6frgb0o-1225864694693
Objections to the Google settlement summarized in “only” 55 pages: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/digital/copyright/article/43105-revised-summary-of-google-settlement-objections-issued.html
Mom turns book thief, refuses to return Gossip Girl to library: http://www.woai.com/news/local/story/Mom-refuses-to-return-racy-teen-books-to-library/JnEsNEFkKEC1s7dG5_Mwfg.cspx
Publishers still in limbo after CPSIA hearing: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/43054-latest-cpsia-hearing-leaves-publishers-empty.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly%27s+Children%27s+Bookshelf&utm_campaign=82e1447fdb-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email
Where will Kagan be on 1st Amendment issues?: http://www.tv.com/concerns-about-kagans-first-amendment-position/webnews/79026.html
More headlines:
Is English becoming the global language?: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/may/09/globish-english-language-robert-mccrum
Which e-reader is best? http://www.abcactionnews.com/content/taking_action_for_you/story/Comparing-e-book-readers/Jbg5o0c25UysHKgGoBRaSw.cspx
Wanna be a bestseller? Offer the book for free: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/jacketcopy/2010/05/top-10-kindle-ebooks-all-free.html
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