Writer's Block

With technology continuing to permeate into virtually every aspect of our lives, the words you write today on a piece of paper may some day end up being transmitted in a medium you never imagined possible. This issue's feature article examines the legal issues of protecting your creative work by anticipating the development of new communications mediums. And don't miss the book review, which may give you an edge in predicting these changes.

Happy new year!

	Who Controls Electronic Rights — the Publisher or the Writer? Publishing and intellectual property law attorney Lloyd Rich explains how writers and publishers can protect their electronic rights.
	Small Words Dr. Michael Housely ponders the little words that pervade our language.
	Why Every Creative Enterprise Needs Redundant Employees Learn how hiring redundant employees can benefit your organization.
	the rise of the image the fall of the word Mitchell Stephens forecasts the replacement of the written word with video images.
	More Food for Thought Origins Guy serves up French origins of popular English dishes.
	On The Bus A poem by Paul David.