Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, Second Edition
Author | : Helen Sedwick |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 180 |
Release | : 2017-06-08 |
ISBN-13 | : 0988302195 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780988302198 |
Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Download or read book Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, Second Edition written by Helen Sedwick and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Building on the best-selling success of the original Self-Publisher¿s Legal Handbook, Helen Sedwick has released an expanded second edition to help writers stay out of court and at their desks.Using 30 years of legal experience, Sedwick shows writers how to¿Set up their business¿Protect their copyright¿Avoid infringement¿Spot scams¿Save on taxesThis second edition covers additional topics including¿An expanded discussion about using real people in your writing,¿More details on how to deal with content theft and piracy,¿A chapter on when and how to adopt a pen name,¿More information about getting permission to use lyrics, images, and quotes,¿Additional nitty-gritty about the business side of writing, especially taxes, ¿A discussion of estate planning for writers, and¿A look at opportunities beyond print and ebooks, including audio books and translations.Don¿t lose your copyright by signing a bad contract, or waste money by buying into a scam, or lose sleep by getting sued for defamation. Self-Publisher¿s Legal Handbook helps writers navigate the legal aspects of writing and independent publishing.