There is another whole aspect to publishing that most writers are ignorant of when they start out — the legal side.
This book give a general overview of US law as it pertains to the publishing industry, examining copyright laws, taxes and the legalities associated with pen names. This book should NOT be considered legal advice, but a guide on how to navigate the legal aspects to publishing.
Building on the best-selling success of the original Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook, Helen Sedwick wrote this 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 taxes
This second edition covers additional topics including:
• Choosing a pen name
• Using lyrics and images
• Fighting content theft
• Minimizing defamation and privacy risks
• Expanding beyond the book
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.