Tricks and Traps of Using Real People in Your Writing, Part 1: The Right of Publicity by Helen Sedwick explains if and when writers can model characters after real people and name names without getting sued.
Helen Sedwick
Book Disclaimers: Everything You Need to Know
Many authors assume the legal disclaimers for their books are supposed to be boring, but the law does not require a disclaimer to be boring. Many writers have a lot of fun with their disclaimers. Here’s some examples.
Self-Publishing: The Carnival of the Indies Issue #86
Self-Publishing: The Carnival of the Indies Issue #86 including Frances Caballo, Kate Sullivan, Helen Sedwick and many more.
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #83
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #83 including Erica Verrillo, Helen Sedwick, Darcy Pattison and many more.
This Week in the Blogs, June 10 – 16, 2017
It’s heating up out here in northern California, and everyone is outside doing something: shopping, at the beach, playing frisbee in the park, or just sharing a glass of wine by the shore. I hope your weekend is as enjoyable, and these posts from the past week will keep you up to speed, encourage you, […]
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #77
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #77 including Shawn Manaher, Ali Luke, Helen Sedwick and many more
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #73
Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #73 including Helen Sedwick, Dave Chesson, and John Doppler among many others
How to Legally Use Quotations in Your Book
A book or website that relies almost entirely on using quotations written by others can be done, but not without doing a lot of homework.
Using Family Photos, Letters and Stories
What are the legal implications of using family photos, letters and stories? Here’s what you need to consider.
Why Indie Authors Need a Business Hat
Indie authors are often surprised to discover they are running a business and have questions about incorporation, business licenses, sales tax and hiring freelancers.
