The business of writing
Copyright : gaining and keeping protection
Copyright : registration and deposit
Copyright : works made for hire, joint works, and community property
Copyright : infringement, fair use, and permissions
Copyright : past and present
Other rights of the writer
The limitations on free expression
The Freedom of Information Act
Contracts : an introduction
Negotiating a book contract
Periodical and syndication contracts
Film and television contracts and dramatic productions
Electronic rights, e-books, and audio licenses
Literary agents and agency agreements
Collaboration agreements
Book packagers
The self-publishing option and subsidy presses
Taxes : income and expenses
Taxes : beyond schedule C
The hobby loss rule
Estate planning for professional authors
How to avoid or resolve disputes.