I know a number of series writers who have sold their first
two or three
books to a studio and now feel they can't sell their next
books to
anyone else. If the studio in question hasn't made a movie
based on
their character yet they probably won't buy books four and
five. This
leaves the writer in an awkward position. Sometimes the
studios also
include specific language saying they own the character as
well.
Westlake's deal cuts through all that nonsense.
It's not only smart, but all writers should use this
technology when
dealing with the studio shysters.
TL
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