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Thread. And yes, if we're going to bat back this nonsense then we have to all have each others' backs and say this is unacceptable.

John Picacio@johnpicacio.bsky.social

🧵 Attention, Fellow SFF Artists and Authors -- here is my response to Must Read Magazines, after they presented an Asimov's art contract expecting me to waive all Moral Rights and Copyright to my art. And, I would strongly advise the following to my fellow pros…. 1/

8/10/26, 4:13 pm89 reposts519 likes

R8D8ION

@angrygames.com

If you're offered a contract as an artist of any kind, please, for the love of whatever deity you believe in, GET A LAWYER TO GO OVER THE CONTRACT. Yes, they cost money, but they're always less money than what you could potentially lose by not having someone versed in contract law look it over.

John Picacio

@johnpicacio.bsky.social

🔨✊🏽🙏🏽

Marian Call

@mariancall.bsky.social

this is some peak mythological shit, signing a contract with the Sea Witch and giving away your voice.

Xavier Torch

@xaviertorch.bsky.social

Does that mean they want all Copyright? Like, you license movie rights and derivative works and everything over to them?

Chris Dunnells - Voice Over Enthusiast

@chrisdvo.bsky.social

Applies also to actors and voice actors: READ YOUR CONTRACTS. Preferably before signing them. Protect your rights to your likeness just as you'd protect the rights to your paintings, music, writings, etc. If they weren't valuable, nobody would try to trick you into giving them away.