What is Copyright?
Welcome to the monthly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers and literary law specifically and on an important issue to be aware of in today’s world — what does copyright mean and...
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What is Trademark?
Welcome to the monthly series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers and literary law specifically and on an important issue to be aware of in today’s world — what is trademark and...
The Perils of Internet Posting
Welcome to the semi-regular series on artist entrepreneurship. Today we focus on writers specifically and on an important issue to be aware of in today’s electronic world — what you can or cannot post...
Top 10 Things Authors Need to Know About Contracts
The day has finally dawned! After all your hard work and endless rounds of submissions, you have a publisher that wants to publish your book. But when the publisher hands you the contract, should you just sign on the dotted line, or should you look it over first? If you did look it over, what would you be looking for?
Turn Your Writing Hobby into a Side Business by Linnea Gradin
Let’s welcome back Linnea Gradin as she shares with us “Turn Your Writing Hobby into a Side Business.” Enjoy! *** As an aspiring novelist, it sometimes seems impossible to find time to write, let...
What Every Self-Publishing Author Should Know About Copyright And ISBN by Janelle Riley
Copyrighting your manuscript and obtaining an ISBN for publishing are important decisions every independent author would do well to understand in order to make the best decision for themselves.
What To Do When Your Novel Has Been Pirated by Janelle Riley
Piracy, rampant in creative industries, is a common problem faced by authors. Awareness and knowledge of how to safeguard your manuscript is the first step in preventing your work from being pirated.
Resources on Literary Law
BOOKS on Literary Law Every Writer’s Guide to Copyright and Publishing Law: Featuring Internet and Electronic Copyright Information, by Ellen M. Kozak Fair Use, Free Use and Use by Permission: How to Handle Copyrights in...
About the Writer’s Fun Zone
Updated: December 2025 Writer’s Fun Zone was created by a creative writer and creativity coach, Beth Barany. Beth Barany is an award-winning novelist, certified creativity coach, and podcaster with 20+ years guiding fiction writers...
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