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Dear
all
I'd
like to differentiate between copyright infringement that Joy and Pinky are
talking about and stories for the 'The Birth Book'. In no way did I infringe
copyright.
People
had emailed me privately with their birth stories after a request for birth
stories for inclusion into the 'The Birth Book' was placed on
ozmidwifery. A follow up email was sent to all those who sent me stories
confirming permission. Though I do think Pinky's written permission is
a good idea (which is something I now do) and so is having better back up
for the computer (which I might add I now have in place).
Pinky
- I can request a copy of the book from the publisher for those who had
their stories reproduced. I'm sure the publisher wouldn't
mind.
If you
are interested - 'The Birth Book' is a collection of women's birth stories and
makes for really interesting reading.
Cheers
Jane
Palmer
Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
Caring, Professional Midwifery Services
Sydney Visit http://www.pregnancy.com.au
Joy
You make an important point - I too have
had work "ripped off" from my website. I must say I was flabbergasted
and quite furious. In the case that I discovered I actually pointed out that
this was a breach of copyright and asked for it to be removed within 24 hours
or I would take legal action - this was an Australian site - not sure how this
applies internationally in a practical sense - although it is definitely a
legal issue.
I have also come across sections from
articles I have written in various newspapers that I was unaware had been used
in Books - I dont mind if I am acknowleged and people have told me
EXACTLY what they are using but I was shocked to find a direct quote
in a book on body image by a well known Melbourne writer/ cartoonist
a few years ago that simply referenced my article as "Belly Dancing
article Sunday Age ". -Not even my name as the author and certainly no request
for permission.
In the case of the birth stories, Jane has
obviously asked permission initially but some publishers seem to be less than
clear about the definition of "permission" For Parenting By Heart, I actually
had permission forms filled in by people I interviewed - even thougn I wrote
up the interviews and in many cases used pseudonyms. the very few people
who supplied their own stories were offered "payment' - most requested
copies of the book.
Jane - can you get your publisher to send
these people free copies if they give you their addresses?
Pinky
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