{"product_id":"self-publishers-legal-handbook-the-step-by-step-guide-to-the-legal-issues-of-self-publishing-paperback","title":"Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to the Legal Issues of Self-Publishing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHelen Sedwick\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-Publisher's Legal Handbook is the first step-by-step guide to the legal issues of self-publishing. Attorney and published author Helen Sedwick uses 30 years of legal experience to cut through the legalese and show writers how to stay out of court and at their desks. Topics include--\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBusiness set-up.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMoving from Manuscript to Book. \u003c\/strong\u003eSelf-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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIntellectual Property Issues. \u003c\/strong\u003eCopyrights, 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eInternet Regulations. \u003c\/strong\u003eAny 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpotting Scams. \u003c\/strong\u003eWriters 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Scary Stuff. \u003c\/strong\u003e Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook provides needed guidance on avoiding the dangers of defamation, invasion of privacy, and infringement.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 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 sued for copyright infringement. Sedwick's Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook will help writers safely navigate the legal minefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniversity of Chicago Law School graduate Helen Sedwick is a business lawyer with 30 years of experience assisting clients in setting up and running their businesses, legally and successfully. A published author herself, she wrote Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook to help other writers publish and promote their work while minimizing legal risks and errors. \u003cbr\u003e Writing and publishing a book is an investment of time, money and emotion. Don't lose your copyright by signing the wrong contract, or waste money by buying into a scam, or lose sleep by getting sued for defamation. Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook will help you safely navigate the legal minefield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 06, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42129163714695,"sku":"9780988302150","price":16.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/b02eea14b5ca17fdbf9e036649c9891a.webp?v=1732600776","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/self-publishers-legal-handbook-the-step-by-step-guide-to-the-legal-issues-of-self-publishing-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}