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Anyone ever write and even publish a book? I've had an idea for one for several years now. I've added tidbits here and there. I don't know if it'll be any good. Hoping there was a place I could go to post small portions of it to get genuine criticism
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exexec · 70-79, C
I have written two books on our family history, but I only published a few copies for those who asked for them. I was lucky to have a relative with editorial skills who reviewed and helped me get things right. I need to publish new editions with revisions and additions, but I can't seem to get around to it.
Babal · 41-45, M
@exexec You can use an AI tool like Chatgpt or Perplexity for it
exexec · 70-79, C
@Babal Thanks
Babal · 41-45, M
@exexec You are welcome.
Hang on to your IP, don't post it (look at the T&C of any site)...

Do THESE things:

1)
A) On ANY scrap of paper, in ANY file, etc., which contains ANY version, put this notice:

COPYRIGHT (C) <start year> - 2025 by <Full name>

<start year> is the first year you started it
<Full name> is your full, legal name

B) If there are ANY bits out there, try to edit them to include that or inform the owner of this; DOCUMENT DOING SO.

2) Make anyone who looks at it sign an NDA. This NDA should make the other person acknowledg

a) the story is your IP (Intellectual Property);

b) you have sole copyright in said IP;

c) that they do NOT have your consent to use it for ANY purpose whatsoever, including (but not limited to) creating their own work using ideas in your story;

d) ANY use of your IP for any purpose MUST be done by negotiating a license for such use with you, IF you wish to do so;

e) ANY violation of the NDA will automatically cost them $10,000 PER VIOLATION.

f) That they have received the amount of ______ as your consideration for this contract.

[You have to pay at least $1 to satisfy the legal notion of a "scintilla" of consideration to form a valid contract, but you should consider more for a stringent NDA and you should consult an IP lawyer.]

 
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