Category: Legal Topics for Authors

How to Contractually Revert Your Rights (And What to Consider Before Doing So) by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, Other Nonfiction Topics

If you’re not happy with your publisher and you want to revert some or all of the rights to...

What is the Difference between Granting and Assigning Rights in Your Book Contract? by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, Other Nonfiction Topics

Nearly every time you receive a book contract, the first provision staring back at you will be the...

Podcast Interview: Joseph Perry and Jennifer Chen 09/15/2021 – Understanding Publishing Industry Contracts, Agreements, and Trademarks

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Aug 1, 2021 | Legal Topics for Authors, Past Events, Podcast

Event Date: September 15, 2021 | Time: 10AM PT / 1PM ET Join us as Joseph Perry and Jennifer Chen...

What Can You Trademark as an Author? by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, Other Nonfiction Topics

Have you ever wondered whether you could trademark your book or your brand? According to 15 USC...

Tips on Avoiding Legal Issues When Writing Your Memoir by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, Other Nonfiction Topics

When you write your memoir, what do you need to be aware of so you don’t get sued? There are...

Tips on Using Song Lyrics in Books by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, On Writing Nonfiction, Other Nonfiction Topics

You’ve probably come across lyrics that would be perfect for your book. But can you use them? Song...

Fair Use – When Can I Use Third-Party Text? by Joseph Perry

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors, On Writing Nonfiction, Other Nonfiction Topics

If you have written or are writing a nonfiction book, you likely have come across text belonging...

Professional Speaker Agreement

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Mar 10, 2019 | AUTHORITY MEMBERS ONLY: Templates, Worksheets, Downloads, Legal Topics for Authors, SPEAKING - MEMBERS ONLY

When you are hired as a professional speaker for an event, you need to provide an agreement that...

Sample Copyright Page

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, Legal Topics for Authors

[AS WITH ALL DOCUMENTS, BE SURE TO REVIEW WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE USING THIS SAMPLE TEMPLATE]...

Understanding Publishing Contracts

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Nov 6, 2018 | Blog, Business Side of Authorship, Legal Topics for Authors, Other Nonfiction Topics

If a publisher offers you a contract, get ready for your head to spin. These contracts can vary...

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