Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, Second Edition by Helen Sedwick

Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, Second Edition by Helen Sedwick

Building on the best-selling success of the original Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook, Helen Sedwick wrote this expanded second edition to help writers stay out of court and at their desks.

Using 30 years of legal experience, Sedwick shows writers how to

• Set up their business
• Protect their copyright
• Avoid infringement
• Spot scams
• Save on taxes.

This second edition covers additional topics including

• Choosing a pen name
• Using lyrics and images
• Writing about real people
• Fighting content theft
• Dealing with estate planning
• Expanding beyond the book.

Don't lose your copyright by signing a bad contract, or waste money by buying into a scam, or lose sleep by getting sued for defamation. Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook helps writers navigate the legal aspects of writing and independent publishing.

Helen Sedwick, an author and graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, has spent the last 30 years representing small firms and entrepreneurs. Coyote Winds, her self-published historical novel, received five stars from ForeWord Reviews and was named an IndieBRAG Medallion Honoree. Her Self-Publisher's Legal Guide is one of the top five resource books for independent authors, according to Publishers Weekly. Helen is a contributing writer for TheBookDesigner.com and BookWorks.com, as well as a member of the Alliance of Independent Writers' Board of Advisers. Helen's blog offers advice on everything from tax savings to avoiding scams to writers. Helen's website is http://helensedwick.com if you want to learn more about her.