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Howdy!

So I am preparing my latest manuscript for querying and a kind beta reader reminded oblivious me that song lyrics can't be reproduced in print without a license. I used quite a few in the manuscript (totalling about 20 classic rock lyrics) as a big part of one character's development, but now I realize that if the book does get published that will be a huge headache (and expense) for the publisher to use them.

The story is better with them, but I worry that even having the lyrics in the manuscript at all creates yet another hurdle and just one more easy reason for an agent or editor to say no. So: Remove, or roll the dice?

Anyone with experience along these lines, would love your insights.

Thanks.

Hi knot nuts -- question for any who might be able to help from an utter knot novice.

I'm staking a leaning tree this weekend. The cord attaches to a ground stake, wraps around the tree and goes back to the stake (or goes through the stake and ties on to itself). I will need to slowly increase tension on this cord over time as the tree straightens up. Is there an ideal knot for this where I can occasionally pull it tighter one way but it won't slip the other way? Thank you!

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