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By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:59:27 +0000

Yes, you get taxed on profits… royalties are taxed differently than regular income in the US. Percentages vary widely… there is no standard. And I don’t know much about movies, that’s script writing, but I’ll bet the pay varies widely there too.

By: Sally L. Smith

Sally L. Smith — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:55:20 +0000

I would like to know a little more about getting my book published. I have never done this before.

Do authors get taxed on the profits from their books? About how much percentage do they get on each sale? About how much money will I get if I have a movie made out of this? I really feel it is movie material.

Thanks,

Sally

By: annew

annew — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:42:58 +0000

http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/05/1001-ways-to-market-your-book-by-john-kremer-a-review/ and http://www.aboutfreelancewriting.com/2009/06/well-fed-self-publisher-a-review/ will give you the overview you’re asking about.

By: Lisa Roby

Lisa Roby — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:35:05 +0000

My book is non-ficition and my book was ordained by God to get out to help restore people that has a problem with forgiveness. It has been a blessing to readers ,but I don’t have no one to help me to it out to the world.I haven’t had my book signing due to not knowing how to. So what should my first step be?

By: Alia Curtis

Alia Curtis — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:14:20 +0000

This information is vital. Pre-published writers generally have no clue as to the importance of the “marriage” between writer and agent. Laura’s comments are equivalent to marriage vows that will assure the happy couple a little mileage in achieving “til death do us part”. After what seems like one thousand years, I finally have a agent who is interested in my manuscript. The questions Laura presents, I am sure, will establish a good rapport between us, if all goes well.

By: Benjamin Hunting

Benjamin Hunting — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:37:57 +0000

Some additional information, directly from the Canadian government's copyright site: "You do not have to register your copyright to have protection in Canada, but when you register with the Copyright Office, you receive a certificate which can be used to your advantage in the event that your work is infringed. A certificate of registration is evidence that your work is protected by copyright and that you, the person registered, are the owner. In the event of a legal dispute, you do not have to prove ownership; the onus is on your opponent to disprove it. However, registration is no guarantee against infringement. You have to take legal action on your own if you believe your rights have been violated. Also, registration is no guarantee that your claim of ownership will eventually be recognized as legitimate. Note too, that the Copyright Office does not check to ensure that your work is indeed original, as you claim. Verification of your claim can only be done through a court of law." .-= Benjamin Hunting´s last blog ..My Miata Heartbreak =-.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:32:29 +0000

Thanks.

By: Anne Cagle

Anne Cagle — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:24:06 +0000

The office for copyright in Canada is http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca/home-accueil-e.html.
.-= Anne Cagle´s last blog ..UPDATE ON SYNOPSIS =-.

By: wendy rich

wendy rich — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:57:40 +0000

I find more and more talented artists from writers to graphic artists to painters who fear failure and don’t want to deal with rejection but would be willing for me to market for them. I headhunt for another writer who because of time constraints pays me a finder fee for helping her find legit project opportunities. It’s a great win-win situation. I want to be people’s dream makers. So many talented people who would rather hide their masterpieces in a drawer. Oh, and I know of a Japanese elder who designed the first automatic door opener for vehicles and was offered 1 million for his investion by an auto maker many years ago. He felt it was too low so he said no. What happened??? Some other car manufacturer did invent the car door opener to mass market. The Japanese man’s invention sits in his nightstand collecting dust. Writers (some of them) have trouble believeing in their talents. I want to help them.