Ian asks: “Do we need to register copyrights to defend our IP in court? Does buying ISBN numbers have any bearing?”
Resources Mentioned
The Copyright Handbook by Stephen Fishman, J.D.
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Questions 601: Wait, Don’t Tell Me
Simon asks: “I’ve heard that established writers don’t want to hear your ideas. Is this true, and if so – why?”
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Questions 595: Advice for Non-US Listeners?
Robert asks: “You mentioned that most of your audience is in the US. From where do the rest hail, and how would your advice be different for those listeners?”
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Questions 546: Doing Business As
Ed asks: “Under what circumstances would I need to file a DBA for an imprint?”
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Questions 518: Copyright and Shared Worlds
Brian asks: Is there anything I should consider when allowing others to write in my worlds?
Resources mentioned:
The Copyright Handbook by Stephen Fishman
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Questions 515: Splitting Copyright
Ed asks: What are the pros and cons of splitting your copyright between yourself and your production/publishing company? How do you decide who owns what?
Resources Mentioned
S-corp vs. C-corp vs. LLC
Tax Savvy for Small Businesses
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Questions 467: The Business Side
Doc asks: What aspects of the business side of things does a writer need to know to avoid being ripped off?
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Question 443: Co-author Agreements
Melisa asks: A fellow author and I are looking at writing a book together, and need a co-author agreement. Any tips?
Resources mentioned
Nolo Press: Copyright Handbook
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Questions 385: Trademarking for Podcasts and Writers
JR asks: “Should I trademark my podcast?”
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Question 360: The Essential Skills
Andrew asks: “What skills do I need to succeed as an author/business owner, and in what order should I learn them?”
Resources Mentioned
Business 101
The Copyright Handbook: What Every Writer Needs to Know
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