A Publisher's Conversation with Authors: After You Die, Part 2
This post will take a different format from the typical Tuesday posts. A few weeks ago, this column addressed the issue of what happens to your books after you die . The issue is broader than just your books, however, and recently WPN News (Writers and Publishers Network) posted a column by Mary Brook, Senior Lifestyle Specialist, on the topic of your digital assets (everything you write --- books, blogs, website, etc.) after death and the consideration of appointing a digital asset executor. It makes full sense; most executors do not understand copyright law, and your publisher is only going to be interested in where to pay royalties. So, the broader picture needs some thinking through. Mary makes some good points. Rather than having them distilled here, it would be much better for your to read the original article HERE . Read more posts about publishing HERE . The Tuesday talks reflect real discussions between the management of MSI Press LLC and our own autho...