Copyright Basics For Writers
Writers frequently ask me at Sidebar Saturdays about copyright issues. The topic is a tad confusing but it is also one of the most important concepts a writer should understand. Why? Because copyright law provides …
Happy Holidays!
Christmas blog-holiday /ˈkrisməs bläɡ-ˈhäləˌdā/ noun (plural: Christmas blog-holidays) a two-week break from blogging between December 25 and January 8. May your eggnog be spiked with plenty of rum to get you through the Christmas blog-holiday, because …
The Rise Of Graphic Novels
Shazam! Superhero movies are still in vogue, in case you missed it. This ongoing surge in popularity has translated into a steady increase in the graphic novel market. Graphic novel sales have continued to skyrocket, …
Dorland v. Larson (aka The Bad Art Friend)—Where Plagiarism Meets Copyright Infringement
When journalist Robert Kolker published an article in the New York Times Magazine titled Who is the Bad Art Friend?, it set the internet ablaze over a strange feud between two writers, Dawn Dorland and Sonya …
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Estate Planning for Writers Part II — Transferring Intellectual Property to a Corporate Entity
The Estate Planning for Writers article raised a few questions about creating a corporation or limited liability company to govern your literary work. As a quick reminder, there are four ways to transfer assets at …
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 …