AboutCathy Clamp Expertise I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of getting published through commercial publishers, ebook publishers and self-publishing I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology, acronyms and manuscript formatting. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication.
Experience I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published eight novels (combination of mass market and trade softcover) since 2003, and have contracts for six more books through 2009. I've also published short stories in regional and national magazines as well as freelance feature articles.
Organizations Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America.
Publications Books: Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing; Magazines: Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, many others.
Education/Credentials My educational background is limited to real life experience of publishing novels commercially for the past five years.
Awards and Honors USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Book Buyers Best Award for Paranormal, 2007, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2006, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Best Historical Chronicle Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
Expert: Cathy Clamp Date: 4/30/2008 Subject: Legal Issues for Anthology
Question Hi Cathy-
I was looking through this site looking for an intellectual property expert and
came across your old post from 8/22/2007.
I am compiling a book of interviews. 50 people in one industry will be asked
the same questions, plus they will be asked to write a short essay of
inspiration. Is there a standard release form that I can start with and then
send to lawyer? I will be self-publishing and they will not be compensated. If
I ask them for photos of themselves to put with their interview, will I need a
separate release or can all be encompassed in one form?
I realize you are not an attorney, but seems as though you may know
something about it.
Thank you,
Willow
Answer Hi, Willow!
Actually, I DO know of a place where you can find a sample of an interview release. It's in the appendix of a TERRIFIC book that it would help you to read as to start to pursue the publishing process. The book information is:
The Street Smart Writer
By Jenna Glazer and Daniel Steven
Nomad Press
ISBN 0-9749344-4-5
$16.95
Daniel Steven is an intellectual property attorney, so he's already gone through the forms. The book is highly recommended by Writer's Digest, along with several other magazines and websites, and is a book club selection of the Writer's Digest Book Club. Definitely worth the bucks!
Here's a link to Amazon's page, to read more about it (you might have to cut and paste the link into your browser.)
