Legal Issues to Consider when Writing Your Book with Maria Riegger

Maria Riegger is a lawyer who joined me to talk about the legal issues that authors face when writing and publishing. This is a topic that I have seen so many questions about in the author communities. And I know that you will get a lot out of this episode. During the show, Maria and I talk about how to obtain permission to use song lyrics in your books and how to acquire that permission. We also discuss what to do if someone has infringed on your copyright and how to protect yourself by setting up your own publishing company.

Disclaimer: This is not legal advice, just information to help you in your publishing journey. If you are facing legal issues, please consult with an attorney in your jurisdiction.

01:37 Legal Advice Disclaimer

02:25 Maria's Author Jurney

07:35 Using song lyrics and titles in your book

13:44 Protecting yourself by setting up a company

24:06 Copyrighting your work

27:00 Defamation concerns

32:18 Types of attorneys to seek out

35:05 Publishing Contracts

38:50 Author Action point

40:11 Self-publishing primer

Check out the Show Notes page for more.