Derivative Works

Using Services to Create Book Cover Art – Who Owns the Copyright?

By Matt Knight • November 12, 2022 • Book Covers, Derivative Works

Recently I had a question from a reader about services like Canva to create book cover art and who owns the copyright in that art. In short, it depends if you use existing content to create …

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Using Another Author’s Work — Is Your Derivative Work Infringing Someone’s Copyright?

By Matt Knight • August 10, 2019 • Derivative Works

Creative inspiration for writers often comes from the work of other authors. Maybe we are inspired by someone’s story or moved by a relatable character. Maybe we want to add something new to an existing …

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