The Curious Copyright Infringement Case of Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes
The Netflix movie Enola Holmes is based on a series of young adult novels by Nancy Springer, The Enola Holmes Mysteries, published between 2006-2010 by Penguin Random House. The series centers on Sherlock’s teenage sister Enola,...
Books to Film: The Option Versus The Shopping Agreement
Most writers dream about their book becoming a movie. It’s exciting to think about seeing our creative endeavors on the big screen or television. Plus, who doesn’t like receiving more money? But adapting a book into a movie is a...
Trademarks and the Writer’s Brand Strategy
Trademarks are one of the most valuable business assets for creating recognition in the market place. Think of Coke, IBM, and FedEx. For writers wanting to build a brand, trademarks should be part of your brand strategy....
Parody, Satire, and Fan Fiction: What’s the difference?
Parody, satire, and fan fiction are terms often confused and misused in the writing spheres. But when it comes to copyright law, these three forms of creative expression are treated quite differently. Understanding the...
Young Readers and COPPA Compliance
If you are an author of children’s literature (especially middle-grade fiction) or your work targets young readers, then make sure your marketing efforts are COPPA compliant. What is COPPA? COPPA is the Children’s...
Publishing Update — The Writer’s Legal GPS: A guide for navigating the legal landscape of publishing
Psst! Hey great writing peeps. Look over here. Sidebar Saturdays contributor and founder Matt Knight launched a legal guide for writers. The Writer’s Legal GPS is an essential tool for writers, agents, editors, and...
Creative Collaborations: What to consider in joint venture agreements
“I’ve got a really great story for you to write.” Writers hear that line often, especially if they have reached some level of success as an author. It could be a celebrity who wants to publish a memoir but has not the time or...