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Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Copyright

May 4, 2023
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We celebrated Copyright Day on 23rd April, but what does it actually mean?

Copyrights are an important part of securing your work against a number of things, such as plagiarism. It allows you to take legal action against anybody, who has copied or reproduced your work without consent. It is a lifetime protection, although generally, copyrights last for the life of the author, or the remainder of the calendar year in which the author dies, and then for 70 years following the end of that calendar year.

So why copyright?

1. It’s beneficial to have your work on record when you register

Registering your book with the copyright office provides you exclusive rights.

2. It prevents others from copying your work

Copyrighting your book legally protects you if someone tries to steal ideas, characters, plot, or any likeness from your work.

3. You cannot sue for copyright infringement unless your book is registered

If someone does steal from you, you cannot do anything about it unless you registered your book.

4. You can produce derivative content related to your copyrighted book

Since you own the rights to your characters, story, and anything unique to your work, you have the freedom to produce more content related to it.

5. Your work can be performed or displayed publicly  

If you apply for copyright, you have the freedom to use your book in any public way you wish since you own it. You don’t have to worry about someone else using your work in a public way without your permission.

In the definition literary works include books, anthologies, journal and newspaper articles, reports, conference papers, working papers, computer software and programs, letters, emails, novels, poetry, song lyrics, databases, tables and compilations.
So in essence all your writing is covered under copyright.

If you are unsure investigate with your publisher or the platform you are publishing with.

Categories: author, blog, books, childrens books, fiction, Genres, job, literary genres, Literary News, manuscript, narrative, novels, publishing, small business, Wordsmith's Collective Thursday, writer, Writing, Writing Inspiration, writing journey • Tags: authors, books, copyright, copyrights, infrigement, legality, literature, manuscripts, novels, Plagiarism, protection, publishing, Registration, Self-publishing, stories, Wordsmith Collective Thursday, writers • Permalink

Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Bookstore Romance Day

August 23, 2022
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I was very happy to be asked by my local bookstore, The Sherwood Park Bookworm to be included in this fun event. Copies of all my books can be found in the store, but of course the main five for this specific event were – The Twesome Loop (reincarnation/romance), The Commodore’s Gift (steampunk/romance), Life in Slake Patch (speculative fiction) and the two Rython novellas – The Rython Kingdom & Rython Legacy (medieval set fantasy/romance)

As we all know it is so important to support and buy local. Chain stores use their buying power to cut prices, but it is the personal touch and knowing you are helping an entrepreneur that is so important.

Do you have a favorite local bookstore?

Categories: author, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, blog, books, Events, fantasy, fiction, Genres, literary genres, Literary News, narrative, novels, readers, Reading inspiration, small business, writer • Tags: author, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, book event, books, Bookstore Romance Day, fantasy, Life in Slake Patch, literature, local bookstore, novels, readers, reading, reincarnation, Rython Legacy, steampunk, The Commodore's Gift, The Rython Kingdom, The Twesome Loop • Permalink

Wordsmith’s Collective Thursday – Utilizing Your Writer in Residence

January 27, 2022
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I have once again taken advantage of our local Writer in Residence program hosted by my library. Last week, I attended a virtual presentation entitled Writing Three Dimensional Characters That Sing. It was a highly informational session. As writers we are always learning and taking the time to learn is essential in improving our writing craft.

There was an extra bonus to this year’s writer in residence as she is an acquaintance and a great writer and writing community advocate. Rayanne Haines is the author of seven books, including three poetry collections. Her artistic practice focuses on projects that look to redeem and empower women’s narratives. In addition to her writing, teaching, and festival work, she also produces/curates intersectional feminist poetry films and panels with authors across Canada. Her current work focuses on mental health and intergenerational female trauma.

Having the opportunity to access a writing mentor and their free services through this program enables local writers to gain insight into their work. The program services include individual manuscript consultations, public readings and talks, information on the publishing process and networking with the writing community.

Do you have a similar program where you live?

What devices, programs and events do you use to learn your craft?

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Categories: author, blog, books, creativity, editing, Events, fiction, Genres, inspiration, job, Literary News, manuscript writing, meetings, Muse, narrative, networking, novels, poem, publishing, Wordsmith's Collective Thursday, writers, Writing, Writing Inspiration, writing tips • Tags: author, books, creativity, improving your writing, learning, literature, manuscript review, mentor, novels, Rayanne Haines, teaching, Utilizing Your Writer in Residence, Wordsmith's Collective Thursday, Writer in Residence, writing, writing community, writing presentations, writing programs • Permalink

Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – A Special TV Interview with BLive Media

November 30, 2021
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I was delighted to be interviewed on Writers Corner Live TV Show on Sunday. It was an early start 7 am so if you missed it (you were probably sleeping!) here it is. https://www.facebook.com/WritersCornerLive/videos/445917263722961

I talked about Life in Slake Patch and it’s long history from initial draft through multiple revisions to it’s final publishing date and the redesign of the front cover. We discussed my writing journey and how I create my stories.

If you have any questions please feel free to ask in the comment section here. I’m always happy to connect and chat.

Categories: ask a question, author, Author Interviews, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, blog, Book review, books, creativity, Events, fiction, Genres, Illustrator, inspiration, literary genres, Literary News, manuscript writing, narrative, National Novel Writing Month, networking, novels, publishing, Q&A, readers, reincarnation, writer • Tags: A Special TV Interview, author interview, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, Blive Media, books, character development, cover design, Creative Edge Publicity, Evan an Kate, fiction, genre, Life in Slake Patch, matriarchal society, National Novel Writing Month, novels, reading, speculative fiction, TV interview, world building, Writers Corner Live TV Show, writing, writing journey • Permalink

Bibliophile’s Collective Tuesday – Reading Billy Summers and Stephen King Interview at Bloody Scotland

September 21, 2021
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This past weekend was special for me as I attended an online interview hosted by Bloody Scotland between Stephen King and Linwood Barclay. As you all know by now, I am a huge King fan – his ability to immerse his readers into a story immediately is such a skill. You become invested in his characters and their plight.

This interview is one of many I have watched with Mr. King, and in all of them it is his sense of humour that makes them such a delight. Obviously, his words of writing wisdom are also gratefully received too. In this interview, Stephen did mention a slight revision to his latest work, Billy Summers, as the book was originally set in 2020 and we all know what happened then! So he backtracked a year to avoid difficulties in the protagonist’s journey.

I read half the novel over the weekend! It is really good and not the ‘horror’ that many believe is all Stephen can write. It is a character study of an assassin and his last ‘job’ and the unexpected events he finds himself coping with.

In other news my publicist, Creative Edge Publicity, has been spreading the word about me and my novels. I have been highlighted in these places, if you care to take a look.

Reader’s Entertainment Magazine

Escape with a Writer

403-464-6925 
mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com

Thank you all for continuing to follow me. I have a favour to ask.

Which character from my books would you like me to interview. I have already interviewed Evan from Life in Slake Patch and Lenni from Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria. So who is next?

Categories: ask a question, author, authors, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, blog, Book review, books, creativity, Events, fantasy, fiction, Genres, literary genres, Literary News, narrative, networking, novels, Q&A, readers, Reading inspiration, Writing Inspiration, YA • Tags: author interview, Bibliophile's Collective Tuesday, Character interview, Clickety Click, Creative Edge, Creature Hunt on Planet Toaria, Escape with a Writer, Life in Slake Patch, novels, Ockleberries to the Rescue, publicist, Q&A, Reader's Entetainment Magazine, readers choice, reading, Reading Billy Summers, reading books, Rumble's First Scare, Rython Legacy, Stephen King Interview at Bloody Scotland, The Commodore's Gift, The Rython Kingdom, The Twesome Loop • Permalink

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