Stop your manuscript from being stolen

Friday, April 06, 2018

Many new writers are fearful of submitting their work to publishers. You’d expect that it’s the fear of rejection that they’re shying away from, but surprisingly, it is not. They fear the publisher that they submit their work to will steal it and will claim it as their own.

Honestly, this hardly ever would happen, though having said that, I once met a woman whose Setswana poetry collection was stolen by a publisher and was later prescribed by a Ministry of Education. A lengthy, costly, nerve-wracking legal case ensued. You do not want that situation, ever.

There are a few things you can do to protect yourself, or at least to very quickly get your work back from such thieves.

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Stop your manuscript from being stolen

Many new writers are fearful of submitting their work to publishers. You’d expect that it’s the fear of rejection that they’re shying away from, but surprisingly, it is not. They fear the publisher that they submit their work to will steal it and will claim it as their own.

Advancing social justice and decent work in Africa: A blueprint for change

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Koolkat Motyiko's single unravels rich tribal music tapestry

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