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2012-02-09 Writing Books - next step:

Hi Nancy,    Congrats on writing your autobiography.      Yes, manuscripts are set at 1.5 line spacing.  If I were you, I'd look into publishing your story as an e-book.  This will eliminate printing cost

2012-02-07 Etymology (Meaning of Words) - Etymology/Anthrpology:

Hi, Chris.    I believe the word you are looking for is holocaust.  Although people associate the word "holocaust" with the attempt the Nazis made at exterminating (another word which would be an appropriate

2012-02-03 Writing Plays/Screenwriting - rights:

Hi Demetrius,    Not necessary to deal with the estate.    Note the quote below from this web site:  http://www.sherlockian.net/acd/copyright.html  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  Notes on the ownership of the Sherlock

2012-01-31 Writing Plays/Screenwriting - Copyright and trademarked characters:

Phil,    You can send a script to anyone you want.  Their reading of the document is another matter.    But no, the producer normally does not read the script.  He/she has hired readers to do that.  The

2012-01-31 Etymology (Meaning of Words) - Etymology:

Dear Sylvia:    I apologize for being tardy in responding.  I have been out of town for several days attending a conference, and I had no computer access.    Of course, you can mention me to your students