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Trademark: Let’s Meet Copyright’s Half Sister

by Helen Sedwick on November 28, 2014 45 Comments

Trademark: Let’s Meet Copyright’s Half Sister by Helen Sedwick explains the similarities and differences between copyright and trademark, and what writers need to know to avoid trademark infringement.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: copyright, Helen Sedwick, self publishing, trademark

Monday Mailbag: Self-Publishing Questions & Answers

by Joel Friedlander on November 10, 2014 15 Comments

Monday Mailbag: Self-Publishing Questions & Answers dealing with ISBN, book trim sizes, WordPress, page numbering and more

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: blogging, book trim size, copyright, eBooks, ISBN, self publishing

How Romeo and Juliet Can Help You Write Your Next Book

by Helen Sedwick on October 31, 2014 20 Comments

How Romeo and Juliet Can Help You Write Your Next Book by Helen Sedwick explains how copyright works when writers base their stories on public domain works.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: copyright, Helen Sedwick, public domain works

Should You Be Using a Pen Name?

by Helen Sedwick on September 26, 2014 235 Comments

Should You Be Using a Pen Name? by Helen Sedwick explains why authors use pen names, how to choose and register a pen name, and what not to do when using one.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: Helen Sedwick, pen names, pseudonyms

21 Tips for Creating a Successful Writing Collaboration

by Helen Sedwick on August 29, 2014 23 Comments

21 Tips for Creating a Successful Writing Collaboration by Helen Sedwick details what partners should know, discuss and decide when entering into a writing collaboration.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: Helen Sedwick, writing collaborations

Do You Know Who Owns Your Book Cover?

by Helen Sedwick on July 25, 2014 43 Comments

Do you know who owns your book cover? by Helen Sedwick explains what self-published authors need to know about their book cover design ownership rights and how to avoid having look-alike covers for their books.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Cover Design, Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: book cover design, self publishing

7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Self-Publishing Company

by Helen Sedwick on June 27, 2014 45 Comments

7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Self-Publishing Company by Helen Sedwick explains how authors should vet self-publishing companies before signing any contracts.

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Self-Publishing

Monday Mailbag, Self-Publishing Questions and Answers

by Joel Friedlander on January 6, 2014 15 Comments

Monday Mailbag, Self-Publishing Questions and Answers deals with ISBNs, copyright, selecting fonts, cover design and more

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: blogging, copyright, fonts, indie author, ISBN, Mailbag, self publishing

Monday Mailbox, Questions and Answers on Self-Publishing

by Joel Friedlander on August 26, 2013 17 Comments

Monday Mailbox, Questions and Answers on Self-Publishing about CreateSpace, Lightning Source, print on demand, ebooks and more

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: book formatting, CreateSpace, eBooks, Lightning Source, print on demand, self publishing

Wednesday Mailbag: Answers to 18 Self-Publishing Questions

by Joel Friedlander on May 22, 2013 25 Comments

18 Self-Publishing Questions and Answers about ISBN, copyright, print on demand, ebooks, book distribution, blogging, book marketing

Filed Under: Legal Issues, Self-Publishing Tagged With: blogging, book distribution, book marketing, copyright, eBooks, ISBN, print on demand, Q&A, self publishing

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