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Matt Knight is an intellectual property lawyer, a New York Times freelance writer, and the author of The Writer’s Legal GPS: A Guide for Navigating the Legal Landscape of Publishing. He is currently at work on two novels in the genres of near-future and women’s fiction. You can learn more about him, his writing and books at Sidebar Saturdays (a publishing law blog for writers) and Matt Knight Books. 
Securing Audiobook Rights: The Rights You Need to Bring Your Audiobook to Market
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Whether you’re an audiobook producer, a publisher or an author, here’s a breakdown of the rights needed to bring an ...
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Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement
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If your goal is to see your book become a movie, it’s important to understand the rights you grant—and the ...
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Negotiating Editorial Control in Publishing Contracts
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Today’s guest post is from writer and Sidebar Saturdays blogger Matt Knight (@mattknightbooks). One of many worrisome areas for writers ...
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