For Writers, Artists, Musicians, Self-Publishers
BUSINESS
AND LEGAL FORMS FOR FINE ARTISTS
BUSINESS AND LEGAL FORMS FOR GRAPHIC
DESIGNERS
BUSINESS & LEGAL FORMS FOR AUTHORS
& SELF-PUBLISHERS
COMPLETE GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING,
THE
Everything You Need To Know To Write, Publish, Promote,
And Sell Your Own Book
HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LITERARY AGENT
The Business Of Getting Your Book Published
HOW TO GET HAPPILY PUBLISHED
HOW TO PITCH & PROMOTE YOUR SONGS
HOW TO SELL YOUR
OWN PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
HOW TO SELL YOUR SCREENPLAY
The Real Rules Of Film And Television
HOW TO WRITE A BOOK PROPOSAL
LEGAL GUIDE FOR THE VISUAL ARTIST
LICENSING ART & DESIGN
MAKE IT LEGAL
NEW SONGWRITER'S GUIDE TO MUSIC PUBLISHING, THE
OPENING THE DOORS TO HOLLYWOOD
How To Sell Your Idea
WRITER'S FRIENDLY LEGAL GUIDE
WRITER'S GUIDE TO CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS, A
WRITER'S LAW PRIMER
WRITER'S LAWYER, THE
Essential Legal Advice For Writers And Editors In All Media
WRITER'S LEGAL COMPANION, THE
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BUSINESS
AND LEGAL FORMS FOR FINE ARTISTS
* By: Tad Crawford
* Publisher: Allworth Press
* Copyright: 2005, 1999, 1995, 1990
* Quality Paperback with CD, 128 pages, 8 1/2 x 11
* $22.45 Catalog# 4283-2
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BUSINESS AND LEGAL FORMS FOR GRAPHIC DESIGNERS
* By: Tad Crawford, Eva Doman Bruck
* Publisher: Allworth
* Copyright: 2003, 1999, 1995
* Quality Paperback with CD, 208 pages, 9 x 11
* $26.95 Catalog# 2744
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BUSINESS & LEGAL
FORMS FOR AUTHORS & SELF-PUBLISHERS
* By: Tad Crawford
* Publisher: Allworth
* Copyright: 2004
* Quality Paperback with CD, 161 pages, 8 1/2 x 11
* $25.45 Catalog# 3953-2
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COMPLETE GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING,
THE
Everything You Need To Know To Write, Publish, Promote,
And Sell Your Own Book
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* By: Tom and Marilyn Ross
* Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
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HOW TO BE YOUR OWN LITERARY
AGENT
The Business Of Getting Your Book Published
* By: Richard Curtis
* Publisher: Houghton-Mifflin
* Copyright: 1996
* Quality Paperback, 302 pages, 5 1/2 x 8
* $13.95 Catalog# 8198
Richard Curtis has been a literary agent for more than 25 years. He's an
author of over 40 books, writer of the "Agent's Corner" column in
several writer's magazines and manager of his own literary agency.
In addition to what is promised in the title the author has written
this book for the benefit of writers who already have literary agents.
As he says, the book is also "to help them understand and oversee their
agent's work, to become better informed clients." And he states that
much of the information presented would be useful for the writer of
magazine articles, as well.
Topics covered include: How To Effectively And Properly Submit
Manuscripts And Query Letters / Negotiation -- Strategies And Techniques
/ Contracts -- The Basic Elements, Royalties, Advances, Warranties,
Indemnities, Permissions, Options, Terminations / Royalty Statements /
Ancillary Rights / Movie And Television Deals / "All About Agents" /
Working With The Publisher And Editor / Collaborations / Book Packagers
/ Auctions; and more.
Also included: a sample publishing contract and additional clauses;
quick checklists of points in "good," "fair" and "poor" contracts.
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HOW TO GET HAPPILY PUBLISHED
* By: Judith Applebaum
* Publisher: Harper & Row
* Copyright: 1998
* Quality Paperback, 321 pages, 5 1/2 x 8
* $14.00 Catalog# 5098
Judith Applebaum is managing director of firm that helps authors and
publishers market books. She's a faculty member of University Of
Denver's Publishing Institute, a writer and NY Times book reviewer.
The unpublished or under-published writer can refer to this book as if
it were an experienced and friendly editor who could take the time to
explain how the "real world" publishing process normally works. Anyone
using this book should be able to come up with some effective strategies
for getting their work published. The information and advice of hundreds
of people in the literary world have helped make this a very wide
ranging book.
Topics covered include...
~ Penetrating The Publishing Mystique
~ Ways To Improve Writing Skills
~ Evaluating Subject Matter
~ Literary Agents And Networking
~ Where To Submit Manuscripts
~ How To Submit Manuscripts
~ Getting Paid Fairly
~ Working With Editors And Publishers For Increased Sales
~ The Self-Publishing Option And Techniques
~ Funding, and much more
A comprehensive "Resources" section reviews helpful and
suggested: books, databases, magazines, newsletters, research centers,
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HOW TO PITCH & PROMOTE YOUR SONGS
* By: Fred Koller
* Publisher: Allworth Press
* Copyright: 1996
* Quality Paperback, 192 pages, 6 x 9
* $18.95 Catalog# 9633
Fred Koller is a performer, songwriter, song publisher. His songs have
been recorded by many artists, such as, Michael Murphey, John Prine
(co-writer), and Kathy Mattea ("Goin' Goin' Gone").
A realistic and down-to-earth approach to what it takes to make it in
the music industry as a professional songwriter--from the author's
experience and other experts in the industry.
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HOW TO SELL
YOUR OWN PHOTOGRAPHS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
* By: Elliott and Barbara Gordon
* Publisher: Allworth Press
* Copyright: 1990
* Quality Paperback, 128 pages, 8 x 10
* $16.95 Catalog# 9054
Elliott and Barbara Gordon are partners in a firm representing top
illustrators and photographers. They are speakers at professional
meetings and art schools, as well as, authors of related magazine
articles.
Topics covered in this book include: The Great Variety Of Buyers And
The Variety Of Ways To Reach Them / How To Set Up An Effective Selling
Portfolio / Pricing Work In Different Markets / Negotiating / Copyrights
And Related Issues / Organizing And Running Your Own Creative Business /
Finding And Using Representatives / Opportunities Outside Of The Urban
Markets; and more.
Also, included: lists of helpful professional organizations and
publications; sample release form, and confirmation of assignment form.
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HOW TO SELL YOUR SCREENPLAY
The Real Rules Of Film And Television
* By: Carl Sautter
* Publisher: New Chapter Press
* Copyright: 1988
* Hard Cover, 254 pages, 6 1/2 x 9
* $22.95 Catalog# 7073
Carl Sautter is a 1986 Emmy Nominee, winner of the 1986 and 1987
Writer's Guild Awards for best TV drama and story editor of
Moonlighting.
In this comprehensive book the author shares the insights he learned
during the long journey toward seeing his name roll on the credits. A
valuable resource for the working screenwriter and for anyone who is
considering writing for film or television, the book exposes the myths
about screenwriting and guides the reader through the maze of politics
and protocol that leads to selling a script.
In writing this book Sautter also tapped his extensive network of
Hollywood producers, writers, agents, and directors to get the real
"inside" information. Topics also include: How To Polish Your Writing
/
How To Right Spec Scripts / How To Write For The Various Markets
(Including "Alternative" Markets) / How To Format Scripts / "Writer's
Block" / etc. Glossary, resource lists, and index. ~
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HOW TO WRITE A BOOK PROPOSAL
* By: Michael Larsen
* Publisher: Writer''s Digest Books
* Copyright: 1985
* Quality Paperback, 121 pages, 6 x 9
* $10.95 Catalog# 4196
Michael Larsen has worked for major publishers, founded San Francisco's
oldest literary agency, teaches proposal writing seminars, is an author
and is a reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle.
Even with the hottest book idea of the year a well-crafted book
proposal is necessary to get an agent's or editor's attention, a book
contract, and a healthy advance on royalties. Larsen explains all the
steps of writing and submitting a non-fiction book proposal, including
how to: Test The Market Potential And Effectively Communicate The
Results / Properly Prepare Each Part Of A Proposal, In Order To
Succinctly Express The Idea And Compel An Editor To Read On / Create A
Professional Looking Proposal Package / Predispose Publishers To Make
Their Best Offer; and more.
Examples, and a 9-Point Idea Test are also included. Bibliography and
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LEGAL GUIDE FOR THE VISUAL ARTIST
* By: Tad Crawford
* Publisher: Allworth Press
* Copyright: 2001
* Quality Paperback, 270 pages, 8 1/2 x 11
* $17.95 Catalog# 0032-2
Tad Crawford is an active advocate for artists' rights. As an attorney
he represented many artists and artists organizations. He is a faculty
member and instructor of Art Law at the School Of Visual Arts in New
York City. Crawford is also a columnist and the author of several other
books regarding business and the creative arts. He is President and
Publisher for Allworth Press.
As an artist you probably understand that good LEGAL guidance is often
the best BUSINESS guidance you can get when it comes to successful
promotion and protection of your work. That is why thousands of visual
designers and artists have found this Legal Guide to be indispensable.
Now in it's expanded Fourth Edition Tad Crawford has extensively
revised this reference to deal with the latest changes in technology and
the law. For established and emerging artists alike, Legal Guide
provides definitive information and advice on... Copyrights, Moral
Rights, Sales, Licensing, Agents, Galleries, Contracts, Studios And
Leases, Taxes, Hobby Losses, Dispute Resolution, Estate Planning,
Grants, and more.
While Crawford is the author of other helpful books for artists, Legal
Guide provides greater detail regarding a variety of topics. Therefore,
photographers, painters, printmakers, video and multimedia artists,
sculptors, illustrators, textile designers, cartoonists, craftspeople
and many others will use this book as their primary legal and business
guide. This book will serve as the ideal companion volume to Crawford's
more specialized titles found elsewhere in this catalog.
Like Crawford's other books, this Legal Guide includes numerous model
contracts and sample forms designed to protect and benefit the artist.
Of course, these important documents can be customized, as needed, using
the guidance that Crawford clearly provides.
Detailed contact information is provided for many artist's groups,
organizations for the arts, state art agencies, and other resources.
Also included: The Code of Fair Practice for the Graphics
Communications, a selected bibliography, index. ~
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LICENSING ART & DESIGN
* By: Caryn R. Leland
* Publisher: Allworth
* Copyright: 1995, 1990
* Quality Paperback, 128 pages, 6 x 9
* $16.95 Catalog# 9277
Caryn R. Leland is an attorney with clients in various fields of art,
and has taught art law. She is a speaker/consultant to artists groups
and attorneys on copyright and licensing.
This book is a guide for illustrators, fine artists, graphic
designers, and others who wish to increase their income by licensing
their creative works and ideas. Leland presents an overview of the
business and legal aspects of licensing and takes the reader
step-by-step through the licensing process, highlighting problem areas
and offering practical solutions where possible. Marketing
considerations when relevant, are also discussed.
Subjects covered include...
~ An Introduction To Licensing
~ Distinctions Of Copyrights, Trademarks, And Patents
~ Safeguarding Ideas
~ A Comprehensive Analysis Of A Sample Licensing Agreement
~ Licensing Agents
The sample agreement forms provided and explained are...
~ Non-Disclosure Agreement
~ Long Form Licensing Agreement
~ Short Form Licensing Agreement
~ Licensing Agency Agreement
The appendix contains: a comparison of royalties paid on various types
of products; a list of miscellaneous resources for artists and
designers. Indexed. ~
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MAKE IT LEGAL
* By: Lee Wilson
* Publisher: Allworth
* Copyright: 1990
* Quality Paperback, 272 pages, 6 x 9
* $18.95 Catalog# 9089
Lee Wilson is now an intellectual property lawyer with clients in
various writing, advertising, and art professions. Previously, she was
the creative director for a national marketing company.
The author has written this book for: graphic designers; advertising
copywriters; art directors and producers; commercial photographers; and
illustrators--to give them the information they need to stay on the
right side of the law and to protect their work and the interests of
their clients.
In the book's 4 major sections this attorney (with more than 5 years
of previous experience as a creative director in marketing) provides the
important information and advice about...
~ Copyright Laws And Practices--including registration)
~ Trademark Laws And Practices--including registration)
~ Libel, Privacy, And Publicity Law--including releases and how to use
them)
~ False Advertising Laws
The appendix includes some useful model agreement forms and documents
as well as other listed resources. Indexed. ~
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THE NEW SONGWRITER'S GUIDE TO MUSIC PUBLISHING
* By: Randy Poe
* Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
* Copyright: 2006
* Quality Paperback, 160 pages, 8 1/2 x 11
* $18.99 Catalog# 3830-2
Randy Poe, president of successful Leiber and Stoller Music Publishing, the company that holds copyrights to such hits as Jailhouse Rock, Love Potion #9, and Stand By Me, brings his insider's perspective to this completely updated book that offers expert information for every talented amateur and professional musician looking to find success in the music business.
In this revised edition of Music Publishing: A Songwriter's Guide, Randy Poe teaches you how to get your best deal. The book includes:
• Knowledgeable insider
advice to give you a leg up on your competition.
• Clear instruction, informative sidebars, and sample forms.
• The basics of song publishing options-from single song contracts to working
as a full-time staff writer or even beginning your own company.
Updated
for the Internet age, this popular reference has been refreshed, revised
and is ready to help
you find your way to the top of the charts! ~
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OPENING THE DOORS TO HOLLYWOOD
How To Sell Your Idea
* By: Carlos De Abreu & Howard J. Smith
* Publisher: Custos Mourm Publishers
* Copyright: 1994
* Paperback, 432 pages,
* $15.00 Catalog# 5048
Over a half billion dollars are spent yearly by the film and
television industries due to their insatiable appetite for acquiring and
developing new projects. The authors introduce you to industry
professionals who can assist you in finding, packaging and selling your
dream project. If you have an idea, story, manuscript, book or
screenplay this book will be a big help in gaining access to Hollywood
film and television buyers.
Opening The Doors To Hollywood is thoroughly indexed with a reference
section that includes: Agents, Career Consultants, Computer Programmers,
Development Consultants, Guilds/Unions, Entertainment Attorneys,
Libraries, Producers, Publications, Researchers, Sample Contracts,
Script Consultants, Seminars/Workshops, Writer's Organizations.
This book contains valuable advice from Hollywood insiders, including
Arthur Miller, David Permut, Gale Anne Hurd, Mark Rydell, Paul Mazursky
and Robert Wise.
"Opening The Doors To Hollywood is a must read for anyone seriously
interested in breaking into the motion picture business."
--Richard D. Zanuck
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WRITER'S FRIENDLY LEGAL GUIDE
* By: Kirk Polking, editor
* Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
* Copyright: 1989
* Hard Cover, 179 pages, 6 x 9
* $16.95 Catalog# 3734
Kirk Polking is the editor or this book with each major section written
by an authority in the corresponding area of law or the profession--16
attorneys, literary agents, authors etc.
If you are a writer this book will help you avoid most legal
difficulties by alerting you to some troublesome areas and by having a
general understanding of the laws relating to them. The various sections
of the book are...
~ Freelance Writers And Freedom Of The Press
~ Invasion Of Privacy
~ Avoiding Libel Suits
~ Potential Problems In Fiction Writing
~ Pornography And The Serious Writer
~ Photography And The Law
~ Copyright
~ Protecting Ideas In "Hollywood"
~ Your First Book Contract
~ Trends In Subsidiary Rights
~ Syndication Contracts
~ Federal Taxes
~ Social Security And The Self Employed Writer
~ The Author's Estate
Sample contracts are not included--but information and advice about
what should and should not be in a contract is provided. The book takes
into account the changes since the U.S. joined the world wide Berne
Copyright Convention in March 1989. Also included: fee/royalty
guidelines for playwrights, TV & film writers; glossary of legal terms;
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WRITER'S GUIDE TO CONTRACT
NEGOTIATIONS, A
* By: Richard Balkin
* Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
* Copyright: 1985
* Quality Paperback, 150 pages, 6 x 9
* $11.95 Catalog# 3602
Richard Balkin is a literary agent, former executive editor of
Bobbs-Merrill Publishing, former publishing consultant for the Ford
Foundation, author, and a college instructor on book publishing.
When it comes to selling their work and negotiating a contract writers
have three main choices: an agent, a lawyer, or "do-it-yourself." This
book will help a writer make an educated choice, and whichever option is
chosen, the writer will have a good understanding of the process, the
documents, the strategies and the tactics.
Includes information, advice and examples on...
~ Magazine Agreements
~ Trade Book Contracts (general books)--including an extensive
clause-by-clause analysis of a contract with a major publisher
~ Contracts With Specialized Book Publishers
(children's, textbooks, mass market, small press, etc.)
~ Creative Negotiation Approaches
~ Comparison Of Literary Agents Vs. Attorneys
Also included: annotated list of recommended reading; index. ~
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WRITER'S LAW PRIMER
* By: Linda Pinkerton
* Publisher: Lyons & Burford
* Copyright: 1990
* Quality Paperback, 159 pages, 5 1/2 x 8
* $12.95 Catalog# 0857
Linda A. Pinkerton is an attorney with the J. Paul Getty Trust and
co-author of The Art Law Primer.
In this simple book the author sets out the basic areas of law in the
U.S. with which professional and hobbyist writers should be familiar in
order to protect their work and in order to understand the rights of
others. Reproduced U.S. copyright forms (reduced size) and a sample
publishing contract (from Simon & Schuster) are included. Indexed. ~
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WRITER'S LAWYER, THE
Essential Legal Advice For Writers And Editors In All Media
* By: Ronald L. Goldfarb; Gail E. Ross
* Publisher: Random House
* Copyright: 1989
* Hard Cover, 286 pages, 6 1/2 x 9 1/2
* $19.95 Catalog# 7448
Ronald L. Goldfarb and Gail E. Ross are attorneys specializing in media
and literary law at their respective law firms. Goldfarb is the author
of Clear Understanding: A Guide To Legal Writing.
This reference book introduces writers, publishers, and editors in
every media to the kinds of legal questions they are likely to encounter
over the course of their careers, and offers answers to guide them in
their work. Subjects covered include...
~ Constitutional Issues Of Confidentiality, Libel, Privacy,
And Prior Restraint
~ Using And Getting Public Records
~ "What Every Writer Should Know About Copyright"
~ State And Federal Writing-Related Laws
~ Protecting Your Good Ideas, and more
There is also a chapter of advice about book contracts and a another
chapter about: magazine and newspaper contracts; collaboration
agreements; and agent contracts. Indexed. ~
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WRITER'S LEGAL COMPANION, THE
* By: Brad Bunnin & Peter Beren
* Publisher: Addison-Wesley
* Copyright: 1988, 83
* Quality Paper Back, 352 pages, 7 1/2 x 9
* $14.95 Catalog# 4093
Brad Bunnin is an author, teacher, attorney specializing in
writing/publishing law. Peter Beren is marketing director of Sierra Club
Books with experience in editorial development.
This book includes three separate sections (57 pages) and an appendix
(12 pages) pertaining directly to copyrights. These sections offer
information and advice about the various aspects of copyright such as:
An Introduction To Copyright Law / The Law Before And After The 1978
Changes / Help From The Copyright Office / Ownership / Notice / The
Various Categories / Registration / Protection / Infringement; etc.
Sample copyright forms are included. Other parts of the book offer
more about: Publishing Contracts And How To Negotiate Them / Publishing
In Magazines / Collaboration / Writer/Agent Relationships /
Libel/Defamation / Privacy Rights / Freelance Taxes / Professional Legal
Help / Author Relationship To The Publishing Business; and more.
Also included: a resources directory; four different samples of typical
publishing agreements; sample letters; glossary of publishing terms;
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