What part does attribution play in publishing? Whether you are blogging, creating an ebook, or publishing a print book, it’s important to know something about attribution. When you give attribution to a work you are giving the creator the credit he/she is due. We have spoken often before in this blog about the need for […]
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Avoid Claims of Plagiarism in Self-Publi...
Several instances involving plagiarism have come to light recently and have been a popular topic for discussion among those interested in publishing, online and off. The Washington Post brought to light the fact that there is much “borrowed” material without attribution in Jane Goodall’s new book Seeds of Hope. Some other publications covering this topic […]
Sue Me? I Copied But Gave Credit—Learned
So many of us learned early on in school that copying is OK as long as we give credit. I work with self-publishers often who have taken that lesson to heart in a big way and then hit a brick wall when trying to publish. Now, some copy with no thought of the right or […]