July 8th, 2016
“Busting” Some Popular Copyright Myths
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Susan Spann
Copyright law can be confusing for authors, especially when it comes to issues like when (and whether) to register copyright in a manuscript, and what to do if you use a pseudonym. While authors need to understand the basics of copyright, myths and disinformation abound (especially on the Internet).… Read the post
April 8th, 2016
Merchandising Rights in Publishing Deals
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This is the third in a subsidiary rights series. If you missed one of the posts, click to read the first or the second article.
In publishing, “merchandising rights” refers to the right(s) to create, market, and sell merchandise (products) based on a book or its characters and settings.… Read the post
December 11th, 2015
Show Me the Money: Royalties in Anthology Contracts
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Susan Spann
The year is drawing to a close, but our series on anthology contracts is going strong. Today, it’s time to say “show me the money” - and look at some of the different royalty structures in the anthology world.… Read the post
April 10th, 2015
Spotting—and Avoiding– “Pay to Play” Publishing Contracts
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In recent months, I’ve seen the resurgence of several terrible publishing “offers” that business-savvy authors should learn to recognize and avoid. Some people might call them “scams” – though these particular “deals” are legal if an author signs them.… Read the post
December 12th, 2014
The Copyright Naughty List
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Happy Holidays!
‘Tis the season to stay off the copyright “naughty list,” so I’m here to share a few #PubLaw tips for avoiding copyright infringement in your holiday blogging and social media celebrations!
When celebrating online this holiday season, keep these helpful rules in mind:
SONGS (AND LYRICS) ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT
At the holidays, it’s tempting to re-post the lyrics to favorite carols or celebratory songs, either on Facebook, on a blog, or on other social media sites.… Read the post
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