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Copyright Infringement: Dangers of Copying from One Medium into Another
We creatives know there is nothing new under the sun. We know that art and literature thrive, in part, because creatives in these fields have so much wonderful work from which they may glean ideas for new works. And there … Continue reading
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Hear Ye, Hear Ye—Declare Your Position, Protect Your Copyright
Many self-publishers know that books in print should contain a copyright notice. Unfortunately, that may be the extent of their knowledge about the importance of informing the public of their position regarding copyright. Yes, our work is copyrighted under U.S. … Continue reading
