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By: Links To Blog Posts on Writing 5 | Anna Butler

Links To Blog Posts on Writing 5 | Anna Butler — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:39:22 +0000

[…] The Copyright Naughty List A reminder from Susan Spann at Writers In The Storm of what to watch for in copyright terms as we blog – quotes, images, even recipes… […]

By: Esther Filbrun

Esther Filbrun — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 18:44:48 +0000

Thank you for this post! One question I have had...is it okay to reshare images of book covers? I'm figuring yes, it is because it's okay to share movie quotes (free advertising for the companies that made the movies), but still not 100% on whether or not book covers are okay.

Thank you!

By: lorriethomson

lorriethomson — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 13:48:22 +0000

Yes, I too have been tempted by lyrics--I love them so. But sometimes just stating the name of the song, and telling the reader the song's theme, works just as well for story purposes.

By: Laura VanArendonk Baugh

Laura VanArendonk Baugh — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 01:33:12 +0000

It's important to remember too that there's often more than one voice or opinion involved in use. My sister used a song, and the artist loved it and thanked her for doing it. His label issued a C&D.

Sometimes it comes down to whoever has the most lawyers who need busywork. 😉

By: Marilynn Byerly

Marilynn Byerly — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 19:48:05 +0000

I have a blog article on copyright specifically for readers and writers. You can find it here:
http://mbyerly.blogspot.com/2009/03/readers-guide-to-copyright.html

Other copyright articles including one on how "The First Sale Doctrine" works with ebooks can be found by clicking the "copyright" label.

These articles are available to reprint on others' blogs. All you have to do is ask permission.

By: LauraDrake

LauraDrake — Sat, 13 Dec 2014 10:18:09 +0000

I'm amazed that some bloggers haven't yet heard of this, and continue to use photos that aren't cleared. I SO wanted to use some lyrics from, Forever and Ever, Amen, in The Sweet Spot. I even contacted the author(s) - turned out there were 3. One didn't reply, one said, 'go ahead' and the last wanted $5,000. So, needless to say, it didn't end up in the book. Thanks for keeping us safe, Susan!

By: Brianna Soloski

Brianna Soloski — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 22:31:58 +0000

A good reminder all year long! Happy holidays to you, Susan.

By: Matthew Wright

Matthew Wright — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:59:48 +0000

Great post - excellent reminder that a lot of the 'mythology' around copyright is just that. Here in New Zealand, the 'fair use' aspect is a particularly grey area. Here it really boils down to who's got the money for the lawyer, and (for an author) whether their publisher judges that the return from pursuing the infringement will exceed the cost of doing so. This last has stopped me from acting on several occasions when my intellectual property's been infringed (as in, taken by somebody else, as if their own work, and sold by them for their own credit and gain) - I presume this is also true in the US?

By: Chris Pitchford

Chris Pitchford — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:44:19 +0000

Great post! I'm going to regale your readers (should they choose to read this comment) with my rendition of my favorite Christmas Carols. Let's start: "Rudolph the R—" [MOVE ALONG. THIS COMMENT HAS BEEN SILENCED]

By: Kathleen Rice Adams

Kathleen Rice Adams — Fri, 12 Dec 2014 21:19:37 +0000

In reply to Susan Spann. I'll follow you right now and help! :-)