Supreme Court Tax Ruling Leaves Questions
Most observers agree it’s too early to get a clear read on what the June 21 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair will mean.
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The Appearance of Morality Clauses in Book Contracts
In an age when public figures fly off the handle in public—can Roseanne Barr’s book be far behind?—the UK is debating morality clauses in author contracts.
The Authors Guild Introduces Amazon Complaint Resolution
For Amazon, the Authors Guild brings to the table something important: a trusted and professional filter for handling problems.
Links of Interest: June 13, 2018
News and Trends The problem isn’t the price of books, Mr. Riggio. After the CEO of Barnes & Noble said the price of books is too damn high, publishing consultant Thad McIlroy challenged him on his assumptions. Read at McIlroy’s site. Common sense prevails in #cockygate court ruling. The Romance Writers of America and Authors Guild have won … Read more
Working toward a Copyright Break for Authors of Short Works
If you’re a writer of short work, you’ll be happy to hear of the Authors Guild’s efforts earlier this month at the US Copyright Office.
Links of Interest: May 16, 2018
News and Trends After 17 years, freelance writers win their class-action copyright lawsuit. The suit was initiated by the Authors Guild and ultimately paid out $9 million to about 2,500 writers. Learn more in the Authors Guild announcement. Kensington is attempting to diversify romance publishing. A trio of black editors is leading the way; they extend credit to … Read more
The Curious Case of the CreateSpace 1099
Amazon unwittingly serves as a means to launder money via self-published books. The Authors Guild has raised a warning flag.
The New US Tax Bill: What It Means for Writers So Far
The US tax bill President Trump signed into law before the holiday is to take effect on Jan. 1 and may have wide-ranging effects on writers.
Translation Is Making Nobody Rich, Survey Shows
The news from Palatium and Storytel indicates that the industry can’t depend on the reach of English to get around the need for translation.
Long Unpaid Galaktika Authors Assisted by Authors Guild and SFWA
As many as 342 authors weren’t paid correctly for the use of their content by Galaktika, a science fiction magazine based in Budapest.