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Rob Fredette interviews William Bernhardt about the creation of Superman and the legal battles faced by comic creators.

Rob Fredette interviews William Bernhardt about his new narrative nonfiction book" The Superman Wars", tracing Jerry Siegel’s creation of Superman, the decades-long legal battles over creator rights, and the injustices faced by comic creators. They also cover Bernhardt’s writing process, editing tips, the WriterCon community, avoiding publishing scams, and practical advice for aspiring authors. www.williambernhardt.com www.writercon.com

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