What is the legal quotation limit while giving the author full credit?

March 6th, 2010
Ali V asked:


Can I copy an entire book and give the author complete credit? Where is the line?

Does an author get to go on the movie set of his/her book production?

March 5th, 2010
author
Blackheart asked:


If an author wrote a book and it is being made into a movie, does he/she get to watch the production and be with the cast and crew?
If so, why?

Do you know the title and author of this Christian novel?

March 4th, 2010
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Bruce asked:


I am looking for the title and author of a christian novel about a painting of Christ on the cross. Everyone who looks at the painting sees themselves in the crowd of people around the cross. Someone told me about it and I am trying to find the book.

Where can I find the address of Ivan Moscovich, author of 1000 Play Thinks?

March 3rd, 2010
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For Your Information asked:


I have a book called “1000 Play Thinks”, otherwise known as “The Big Book of Brain Games”. I’ve solved a problem that is said to be impossible, and I really want to write to him. Where can I find his address, and if you know, then what is it? If you can’t find that, then what is the address of Ian Stewart, co-author?

To write a book adaptation screenplay do you need permission from the author?

March 2nd, 2010
The Joker asked:


Hi, I am writing a bbok adaption of a book, and was wondering if I have to get permission from the author?
If so do I just contact the author and ask if I can write a screenplay, or do I need to go to court or whatever. I live in the UK

Who is an author with writing similar to that of Jodi Picoult?

March 1st, 2010
rh asked:


My favorites by Jodi Picoult are Seventeen Minutes and Love Pact, but I’ve already read about eight of her books, and while she is an incredible author, her books all have the same theme. I’m looking for an author with similar writing. Think romantic, light fiction with a bit of suspense. Thanks!

Can an author just make up new words?

March 1st, 2010
author
violeo asked:


Is it acceptable for an author to coin his own words that have never existed anywhere else as he writes?
I have come across several words in Stephen Kings books that he seems to have made up and cannot be found in a standard dictionary
Words like ‘moiling’ What does that mean?

when u buy an audio book is it the author narrating?

February 27th, 2010
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nycLAgirl604 asked:


i want to hear what the author’s voice sounds like and i was wondering if it is them on the CD?

What is the author purpose of the movie surviving the game?

February 25th, 2010
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Pastelito305 asked:


Hi I have a project in english that says:
Compare and contrast the author’s purpose from the most dangerous game from surviving the game.Please help me in that question my project is return on Thursday 10.If you can answer it I will thanks you a lot

Can an author whose article was published in newspaper repost this text fully or partially on his own website?

February 24th, 2010
author
John asked:


For example, a freelance journalist’s story is printed by New York Times. The author has a personal website. Is it legal to post this article there? If not, is it also illegal to post a teaser text (like the first paragraph with a link)?

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