How should authors handle a public-relations crisis?

Posted on 12/10/2019 at 01:04 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We are in no way making light of the criticism over author Peter Handke’s Nobel Prize win. And while we...

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Tagged As: Marketing, Scandal

Author applies for trademark on the word "dark" in books

Posted on 12/02/2019 at 08:36 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

At least one writer wasn’t following #cockygate and its aftermath very closely. BoingBoing reports that Christine Feehan has applied for...

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Tagged As: Licenses, copyrights, and other legalese, Scandal

Marketing expert dispels 5 myths about crisis management for authors

Posted on 09/17/2019 at 11:01 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Planning for worst-case scenarios isn’t fun, but we recognize the need for it in our personal lives. That’s why we...

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The importance of preventing plagiarism: Why authors should stay honest & original

Posted on 05/12/2019 at 12:00 PM by Guest Author

Preventing plagiarism should be a top priority for authors. Discover what plagiarism is, what the consequences are, and how to...

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Tagged As: Lawsuit, Plagiarism, Scandal

Romance authors discover they've been plagiarized

Posted on 02/19/2019 at 08:49 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

On Monday night, a sharp-eyed fan sent romance author Courtney Milan an email that no writer wants to receive: someone...

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Tagged As: Plagiarism, Romance, Scandal

How to take charge instead of cover in a crisis

Posted on 11/06/2018 at 09:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The independence of being an entrepreneur can be a double-edged sword. It’s great to be in control ... but terrifying...

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The learned helplessness of an artist

Posted on 06/15/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

A few weeks ago, we shared author Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s thoughts on how not to be a financial victim, in...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Scandal, The business of writing

Online crises: How to be proactive, not reactive

Posted on 06/06/2018 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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Just like any other emergency, a social media crisis is best handled if you’ve done a little prep work. Chris...

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Kristine Kathryn Rusch: Don't be a financial victim

Posted on 06/03/2018 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Writers should learn how to manage their business and money so they don't get scammed.

The Donadio & Olson embezzlement fiasco likely sent a chill down many a writer’s spine. Count New York Times and...

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Tagged As: Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Marketing, Scandal, The business of writing

Accountant charged with stealing from literary agency

Posted on 05/27/2018 at 05:01 PM by Jeffrey Bruner

An accountant is charged with embezzling $3.4 million from a famous New York literary agency that represents "Fight Club" author...

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Tagged As: Scandal