When it Comes to Permissions, Don’t Forget to Say “Please” by Denise Gibbon, Esq.
As a child, one of the first rules I learned was to precede a request with “please.” To my young...
Read More
Category: Legal Issues for Authors
How to Contractually Revert Your Rights (And What to Consider Before Doing So) by Joseph Perry
If you’re not happy with your publisher and you want to revert some or all of the rights to...
Read More
What is the Difference between Granting and Assigning Rights in Your Book Contract? by Joseph Perry
Nearly every time you receive a book contract, the first provision staring back at you will be the...
Read More
What Can You Trademark as an Author? by Joseph Perry
Have you ever wondered whether you could trademark your book or your brand? According to 15 USC...
Read More
Tips on Avoiding Legal Issues When Writing Your Memoir by Joseph Perry
When you write your memoir, what do you need to be aware of so you don’t get sued? There are...
Read More
Tips on Using Song Lyrics in Books by Joseph Perry
You’ve probably come across lyrics that would be perfect for your book. But can you use them? Song...
Read More
Which Audiobook Contract is Right for Nonfiction Authors? (Part One) by Nathan Agin
Nathan has provided an audio recording of this article, click here to download or listen!...
Read More
Fair Use – When Can I Use Third-Party Text? by Joseph Perry
If you have written or are writing a nonfiction book, you likely have come across text belonging...
Read More
Sample Permissions Letter
For use when requesting permission to include another person’s work in your book. As with all...
Read MoreDOWNLOAD OUR FREE REPORT: HOW TO SELL YOUR BOOKS TO LIBRARIES
Upcoming Events for Nonfiction Writers
JOIN THE NONFICTION AUTHORS ASSOCIATION
