The Art of Freelancing, Part One: Book Reviews
The Art of Freelancing, Part Two: Interviews
Characteristics of a Successful Entrepreneur
Red Flags for Freelancers
What is a freelancer?

Contract Caveats
Contracts - Why?
Electronic Contracts
Sample Contract, short version
Sample Contract, long version
Sample Proposal w/cover letter
Sample, Independent Contractor's Agreement
Sample #1, Non-Disclosure Agreement
Sample #2, Non-Disclosure Agreement
Simplified Agreement Form
Work-for-Hire Contract
Work-for-Hire Addendum

Rate Setting
Rate Setting Reference Book
Setting Realistic Fees
Taxes--Another Cost to Consider

IRS Guidelines

Are You Sure Your Query is Ready?
Collecting Fees from Clients
Fees and Contracts
How To Be A Freelance Writer – 5 Lessons Worth Learning Today
What Every Author Should Know About Literary Agents
Write A Query Letter That Sells!

     Business Operations:

• 14 Steps for Preventing Fraud
  

•      Rights & Permissions:
  The following links will take you to my blog pages where I explain basic copyright information, such as the history of U.S. Copyright Law, and the steps for obtaining permission to use copyrighted materials.
  • Copyright Basics
    Topics include: "The History of U.S. Copyright Law," "What Exactly Is a Copyright," "When Is An Author Not An Author," "The Copyright Legend," "Fair Use Guidelines for Authors," "Cartoons and Copyright," "The Sonny Bono Act Extends Copyright Terms," and more. http://permissionsplease.today.com/copyright-basics/

  • Permissions: The Why & the What
    Topics include: "If You're a Textbook Author," "Why Can't I Just Use Footnotes," and more. http://permissionsplease.today.com/permissions-the-why-and-the-what/

  • Asking for Permissions, Steps 1 & 2
    Topics Include: "Step One: What Do You Have, What Do You Need," "A Rose By Any Other Name? Identifying a Title," "The Source. It's Really Quite Simple," Step Two: It's Off To Work We Go," "Far From the Paperless Society," and more. http://permissionsplease.today.com/asking-for-permissions-step-by-step/

  • Asking for Permissions, Step 3
    Topics Include: "Step 3: Who Holds the Copyright," "You Have a Name—Now What ," "Making the 'Rights' Choice," "Tracking Down the Copyright Holder for a Cartoon," and more. http://permissionsplease.today.com/asking-for-permission-step-3/

  • Asking for Permissions, Step 4
    Topics Include: "Decision Time—What Rights Do You Need," "Electronic Rights—What Are My Choices, and more. Upcoming posts will include a sample of a permission request letter and form. http://permissionsplease.today.com/asking-for-permission-step-4/

• Authors and Copyrights
  
• Copyright
  
• Copyrights & Pseudonyms
  
• ISBN and U.P.C. Codes
  
• Sample Permissions Letter and Release Form
  
• Using the Trademark (™) Symbol

• Consignment Agreement
  
• Photo Releases - Why?
  
• Photo Release Form for Adults
  
• Photo Release Form for Minors
  

• Federal Tax ID/State Sales Tax
  
• Hiring Foreign-born Employees
  
• The Harmonization Code and the Export of U.S. Goods & Services
  

Essays by Ivan Hoffman, B.A., J.D.

Helpful Articles for Writers and Publishers The Book Publishers Legal Check List Are Your Invoices Legally Sufficient? The Need For Vision Ten Key Negotiating Points in an Author-Publisher Agreement The Cover Artist/Illustrator Contract The Book Editor Contract Articles About the Internet and Electronic Rights Taking Over a Web Site Design Project Some Key Points in the Web Site Design Contract Who Owns the Copyright in Your Web Site? Articles for Web Site Designers and Site Owners The Independent Subcontractor Agreement Dignity for Designers Links to these and other Articles will be found on Ivan Hoffman's home page.

Thursday, October 22, 2009