Category: LEGAL TOPICS – MEMBERS ONLY

When it Comes to Permissions, Don’t Forget to Say “Please” by Denise Gibbon, Esq.

Posted by Guest Post | Jan 25, 2022 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY

As a child, one of the first rules I learned was to precede a request with “please.” To my young...

Recording: Denise Gibbon – Legal Agreements for Collaborators and Contributors

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Jan 19, 2022 | LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY, PODCAST RECORDING ARCHIVES - MEMBERS ONLY

Join us as Denise Gibbon speaks on the topic: Legal Agreements for Collaborators and Contributors....

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

Posted by Guest Post | Aug 19, 2021 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY

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 Guest Post | Aug 10, 2021 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY

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

What Can You Trademark as an Author? by Joseph Perry

Posted by Guest Post | Jul 27, 2021 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY

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 Guest Post | Jul 20, 2021 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY

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 Guest Post | Jul 13, 2021 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY, Writing Nonfiction

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

Which Audiobook Contract is Right for Nonfiction Authors? (Part One) by Nathan Agin

Posted by Guest Post | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY, Publishing, PUBLISHING - MEMBERS ONLY

Nathan has provided an audio recording of this article, click here to download or listen!...

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

Posted by Guest Post | Nov 25, 2019 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY, Writing Nonfiction

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

Sample Permissions Letter

Posted by Stephanie Chandler | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog, Legal Issues for Authors, LEGAL TOPICS - MEMBERS ONLY, PUBLISHING - MEMBERS ONLY

For use when requesting permission to include another person’s work in your book. As with all...

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