Paid Book Reviews – The Line Between Ethical And Illegal
When it comes to selling books in a crowded market, whether you are traditionally published or self-published, positive reviews are a must-have for boosting sales and gaining readership. How authors go about securing those...
Pre-publication Legal Review Of Manuscripts — Six Things To Consider
One of the most essential steps an author must take prior to publication is to review their manuscript for risk of liability and legally sensitive material, otherwise know as “vetting” the manuscript. Not all books require...
Contests, Giveaways, And Freebies – Make Sure Yours Are GDPR Compliant
Contests and giveaways are one of the ultimate methods authors use to build their email lists. The process is straightforward: provide people with the opportunity to win or receive for free something of value like a signed book,...
Your Friend The Disclaimer
Most of us are familiar with disclaimers. As consumers, we have used umpteen products and services accompanied by a disclaimer. But when it comes to books and other publications, I often hear from writers that they are unsure if...
Legal Protection For Fictional Characters – What can writers protect and what can others use?
The Short Answer Copyright laws protect fictional characters provided the characters are sufficiently unique and distinctive. Legal protection for fictional characters is separate from the legal protection extended to the...