Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Plain Language [With CDROM]

by Tonya Marie Evans

Identifying writers' legal issues, this legal reference provides information and solutions on how writers can protect their works. With attention paid to intellectual property, contractual electronic... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967457971
• ISBN13: 9780967457970
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: FYOS Entertainment
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"

Customer Reviews

A well-written coverage of a difficult subject

J. Tom Cooper (gktemugen@aol.com), a book reviewer for a radio network, The author of this book shows how well she not only knows copyright law, but knows how to communicate with writers who don't have a legal background. The accompanying CD has a multitude of useful forms for contracts, copyright and trademarks. Authors and publishers alike will find this book essential in their business endeavors. The writing is clear, understandable, accurate and extremely helpful in explaining a complex subject in lay terms.

Great book for infopreneurs, general authors, and small business owners who write in order to promot

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I think it does a wonderful job of describing the law and legal issues that an author should know about if they are going to take full advantage of their work product. Knowing the information contained in this book will most assuredly help a small business owner who creates publications to market her company and/or to provide herself with credibility. Definitely a must read for any infopreneur, too! The book includes the following chapters: 1. From Writer to Literary Entrepreneur 2. Copyright 3. Copyright Registration of Online Works 4. Fair Use, Permissions, & Work Made for Hire 5. When Someone Violates Your Copyright 6. Other Legal Issues to Consider 7. Trademark 8. The Anatomy of a Trademark Application 9. Trademarks on the Internet 10. A Brief History of Intellectual Property Law 11. Pending Legislation Affecting Authors 12. Contracts Basics 13. The Publishing Agreement 14. Other Important Agreements My favorite parts of the book were chapters 2, 4, 7, and 10. I'm glad chapters 3, 8, and 12-14 were included, too. I also enjoyed poking around the Net to learn a bit about the author. I only did this because of the way the author wrote her book. She included herself as part of the book's content. She is a somewhat young attorney who has an athletic background and clearly a drive to be a successful entrepreneur. The world would be a better place if there were more women like her. I would have enjoyed the book more if it had not been ALL law. For example, while it is true that an author gets substantial protection from registering her copyright so she can sue and get damages. Most writings don't merit filing for such protection. I think it should have been pointed out that some writings don't really need the full range of protection, while others certainly do. If I write a 10-page ebook that helps me market my Web site. Do I really care if someone steals that from me? Probably not. But if I write a 170-page booklet that I sell at my seminars and workshops, then I better register my copyright because some real effort went into that publication and my seminars need it for credibility. I'd be at a loss if someone stole it. Things like this could have been included in the instant book being reviewed to make it better. 5 stars!

Best Ever!!!!

This book is a great addition to any library or office. I use it in my law practice for quick and easy reference. If you own the 2003 edition, this one has been updated and is much easier to read.