Estate Planning For Writers
Estate planning is not a favorite subject for most people. When it comes to a discussion about death and what to do with their property thereafter, avoidance tends to be the natural response. But writers …
Ghostwriting Contracts – Seven Things To Remember
Many of us think of ghostwriting in the context of non-fiction books. Typically ghostwriters are hired to write a book that is credited to someone else. Maybe the book is to help boost a business …
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Using Music and Film Clips Without Violating Copyright Law
If you are creating book trailers, audiobooks, or online videos that include preexisting music or film clips, copyright law can be one of your biggest headaches. The first step to avoid copyright violations is to …
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Selling Foreign Book Rights — How Authors Generate International Income
For most authors, whether traditionally published or self-published, the thought of selling foreign rights seems daunting. The common mindset for many authors is they lack the capability to exploit foreign rights on their own. It was …
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Using Photographs of Copyright or Trademark-Protected Content
Most authors, at some point in their careers, use photographs with their creative work. Maybe to bring a story to life. Maybe to create a book cover. Maybe as an aesthetic enhancement to a blog …
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Reduce the Sting of Warranty and Indemnity Clauses in Publishing Contracts
Every book contract, whether traditionally published or self-published through Amazon, contains warranty and indemnity clauses. Authors tend to see the demands made in these provisions as grossly unfair and unreasonable. And for good reason. Warranty …
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