How You May Use These Writings

Permission is given for you to use the works at Maine Writing for noncommercial purposes. Here are some examples of acceptable use:
  • Posting them or posting a link to them on your web site.
  • Printing out and photocopying to use as reading or discussion assignments in a classroom or home schooling situation.
  • Copying a writing to mail or email to acquaintances.
  • Publishing a writing in free local newsletters or bulletins of such nonprofit groups as historical societies, literary groups, veterans' associations, or friends of a library.
In all such cases, please attribute the writings to me and include the following notice: Copyright 1995 - 2002 John Governale.

None of these writings may used for commercial purposes without my written permission. Here are examples unacceptable use:
  • Posting them on any web site or in any newsletter-like publication that people must pay to access.
  • Printing them in a book or magazine or other publication that is sold.
  • Including them on tapes or CDs in any form, including live recordings.


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