Creative professionals are often told that writers or artists don’t have a problem with protection for their work, rather the problem is visibility. Without the work getting “out there,” getting known and reviewed, an author or creator doesn’t make sales…
The battle against international piracy and the struggle by writers, artists and content creators to earn a fair living from their work are not new problems. They did not arrive with the digital revolution, the rise of the internet or…
The copyright in your work will outlive you by 70 years if you live in the United States, longer in some countries, shorter in others. Think of this extra time as a bonus, a kind of gift of longevity (at…
Traditionally published authors typically have the cover art for their book designed by the publishing house. Sometimes, it’s more than just a contractual benefit, it’s an honor to have cover art designed by someone like Peter Mendelsund, for instance, whose…
Instant Protection is the Biggest Lie in Copyright That might be a bit strong. Perhaps it’s not a lie, but it is misleading. And the idea that there is instant protection in copyright is misleading writers and artists smack into problems.…