Because I’ve been in publishing rights for so long, it’s really hard for me to turn my brain off and NOT see things related to copyright, licensing, or permissions.
Sometimes, when you’re writing a book, you find just the right quote, passage, or photo that you want to use that will bring that something special to your work that you felt you were missing.
Just because something is in the public domain does not mean that you can use it freely everywhere in the world or for anything you want!
You've heard of copyright, but what about subsidiary rights? Learn more about what subsidiary rights are in publishing through this post.
Be sure to check out MJ's recent blog post for the Copyright Alliance on the topic of the evolving world of independent book publishing! In an industry moving at the speed of light, Knowing Your Rights is more important than it ever has been before!
We are SO excited about this partnership to provide better international opportunities for Gryphon Publishing Consulting clients. Introducing DropCap Marketplace!
Is copyright truly forever? It might not be as 'forever' as you'd think. MJ hones in on some of the key considerations of copyright here!
We are so pleased to announce that Mary Jo Slazak Courchesne has been appointed to the IBPA's Board of Directors! The IBPA, or Independent Book Publisher's Association, is the largest publishing industry association in the US! This an exciting honor for Gryphon Publishing Consulting and Mary Jo. Congratulations!
It wasn't too long ago (2016 as a matter of fact) that you could not sing the song "Happy Birthday" in public, in a movie, or on television without paying a licensing fee to the Warner Chappell Music company. Although the song is sung to another melody long in the public domain ("Good Morning To You"), the origins of the song that we know here in the US is somewhat muddled.
