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Information and practical guidance for authors

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An author’s archives and papersSign inJoin
Chasing paymentsSign inJoin
Copyright and permissionsDownload
Dealing with literary agentsSign inJoin
Handling the trolls (article first published in The Author, Spring 2018)Download
Magazine submissions code of practiceDownload
Negotiating payments for translationsDownload
Publicity and marketingSign inJoin
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Engaging freelancers for speaking events

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What type of deal is that?Download
Your copyrights and papers after deathSign inJoin
Your rights when your publisher becomes insolventSign inJoin

Non-SoA Guides

HW Fisher’s tax guide for authors and journalistsDownload