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Matt Knight
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
.
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Securing Audiobook Rights: The Rights You Need to Bring Your Audiobook to Market
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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December 7, 2020
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Guest Post
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Self-Publishing
Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement
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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July 1, 2020
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Guest Post
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TV/Film and Other Media
Negotiating Editorial Control in Publishing Contracts
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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November 22, 2016
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