Take CHARGE of your writing career!

For less than the cost of a legal consultation (much less!) you can attend a lively and engaging webinar conducted by a literary and intellectual property lawyer in the comfort of your home or office. Empower yourself with everything writers need to know about the law. Registration fee includes participation in the *LIVE* event via AnyMeeting.com, access to a replay link and any applicable course materials.

Registration Fee: As low as $20.00 if you take advantage of early-bird registration! Register for the “Book Included” option and save even more!

2011 Webinars:

**day and evening options for all classes!**

And if you can’t attend but are interested in the topic, select the “audio download” option and download to your favorite “on the go” device. Pre-order and SAVE!

**Only 30 spaces available for each webinar so register early to confirm your participation!**

What others are saying!

“Your teleclass answered so many questions. It was worth every penny and more.” – Sandra Allen, ’10 Attendee

Legal Matters that Matter to Writers

Webinar Description:

This class is an informative and engaging presentation tailored specifically for writers and independent publishers who want straightforward, clear, and concise answers to the most common and pressing legal issues in the publishing industry.

After attending this webinar you will understand:

  • how copyright is created and protected
  • what is considered a fair use in print and on the Internet
  • what can and cannot be copyrighted
  • how legally to refer to real people, places, and events in one’s own work
  • the real deal about the myth of the Poor Man’s copyright
  • and the critical timing of when to register your work with the Copyright Office.

 

Copyright for Writers on the Web

Webinar Description:

In the twenty-first century, the Internet is arguably the most dominant and pervasive medium by which we connect, exchange information and express its views, thoughts, and opinions; often instantaneously.

An entire generation of writers are now socialized to live their lives and share their work in a virtual reality by participating in Internet-based social media networks, blogging podcasting and so forth.

The question many writers have is … how does copyright apply and what are the potential legal pitfalls of providing protected content on the Internet and accessing and sharing the online work of others. Attend this very important and informative webinar for the answers!

In this one-hour webinar, you will learn copyright basics and how the rules apply when you create a literary or artist work and share it on the Internet.

After attending this webinar you will understand:

  • Copyright basics (what, how, when and why)
  • What is protected on the Web
  • The critical difference between “public domain” information and “fair use”
  • How to protect your work on the Web
  • Some of the biggest myths writers believe that can lead to infringement
  • How to lawfully link to and share information on the Internet

Sealing the Deal: Contracts 101 for Writers

Webinar Description:

In this one-hour webinar, you will be introduced to the legalease in several typical publishing industry contracts (traditional publishing, co-author agreements, work-for-hire agreements, licensing and permissions) and learn the secret insider negotiating points that will increase your knowledge in this critical area and enhance your negotiating position when you are at your most valuable … before you sign!

Coverage during this webinar of negotiation points and the consequences related to the absence or presence of critical language in certain contracts will help those—from the most seasoned author signing with a major publishing firm to an author who aspires to publish or is thinking of working with a collaborator on a project—who seek to demystify the process of signing important agreements operate from a more knowledgeable position.

This webinar will also cover how to get your copyright back after you’ve entered into a contract.

After attending this webinar you will understand:

  • the most common contracts involved in securing, licensing and transferring copyright and other rights
  • contracts basics
  • basic negotiation methods
  • how to protect yourself when you seal the deal

[View a list of all 2011 Webinars]