Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?is the?first step-by-step guide to the legal issues of self-publishing. Attorney and self-published author Helen Sedwick uses 30 years of legal experience to show writers how to stay out of court and at their desks. Topics include:
* Business set-up. From DBAs to sales taxes to crowd-funding,?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?walks writers through the process of setting up their self-publishing ventures.?
* Moving from Manuscript to Book.?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?compares the options of engaging a self-publishing service company to doing it yourself using a print-on-demand provider. It lists which contract provisions are acceptable and which are not. It explains the mechanics of hiring designers, editors, and other freelancers.?
* Intellectual Property Issues. Copyrights, trademark, fair use, and public domain are explained in practical, useful terms, including how to find copyright holders and ask permission.?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?provide tips on licensing images and music for little or no money.?
* Internet Regulations. Any writer with a blog needs to know about privacy policies, SPAM, COPPA, and DMCA.?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?explains these regulations in easy-to-understand language.
* Spotting Scams. Writers are e-blasted by businesses promoting overpriced services, if not outright frauds.?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?shows writers how to spot aggressive sales techniques and scams.?
* The Scary Stuff.?Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook?provides guidance on avoiding the dangers of defamation, invasion of privacy, and infringement.?
Writing and publishing a book is a significant investment. Writers should not be losing money (and sleep) by hiring the wrong self-publishing company or getting suedlƒ³
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