The Latest Posts

• Creative Collaborations: What to consider in joint venture agreements January 21, 2023
  “I’ve got a really great story for you to write.” Writers hear that line often, especially if they have reached some level of success as an author. It could be a celebrity who wants to … Creative Collaborations: What to consider in joint venture agreements Read More The post Creative Collaborations: What to consider in […]
  Matt Knight
• Collaborative Projects and Copyrights January 7, 2023
  What? It’s 2023 already? New year, new motto — Don’t sacrifice progress and success for perfection.  Two writers recently entered into a collaborative project and midway through questions arose about who owns the copyright. If … Collaborative Projects and Copyrights Read More The post Collaborative Projects and Copyrights appeared first on Sidebar Saturdays.
  Matt Knight
• Merry Christmas + Happy New Year December 25, 2022
  We are on a mini-blog holiday — sledding, throwing snowballs and drinking lots of spiked eggnog.  We hope your Christmas and New Year’s celebrations are festive and fun.  See you again in 2023. – The … Merry Christmas + Happy New Year Read More The post Merry Christmas + Happy New Year appeared first on […]
  Matt Knight
• How to Prove Copyright Ownership December 17, 2022
  Recently, a writer asked about how to prove copyright ownership. The best way is registration of the copyright. Copyright registration within five years of the first publication creates a legal presumption of ownership and validity.  So … How to Prove Copyright Ownership Read More The post How to Prove Copyright Ownership appeared first on Sidebar Saturdays.
  Matt Knight
• Using Letters in Creative Work — What Writers Should Know About Copyright Protection December 17, 2022
  The holidays are a great opportunity to clean out closets and attics. For writers, rummaging through yesterdays can generate new ideas for creative projects—like using that stack of steamy love letters from an ex-boyfriend. Or … Using Letters in Creative Work — What Writers Should Know About Copyright Protection Read More The post Using Letters […]
  Matt Knight
• When Free Speech Meets Social Media  December 3, 2022
  For the last few years, the intersection of free speech and social media has created a firestorm of controversy.  Internet platforms, like YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook, what some have called the modern-day version of the … When Free Speech Meets Social Media  Read More The post When Free Speech Meets Social Media  appeared first on […]
  Matt Knight
• Happy Thanksgiving! November 24, 2022
  ERROR: 404 — Blog Post Not Found          Bummer! We are off enjoying a Thanksgiving holiday. Eating turkey, drinking wine, and incapacitated from devouring not one but two of grandma’s pies. Have a marvy holiday. Our blog … Happy Thanksgiving! Read More The post Happy Thanksgiving! appeared first on Sidebar Saturdays.
  Matt Knight
• Using Services to Create Book Cover Art – Who Owns the Copyright? November 12, 2022
  Recently I had a question from a reader about services like Canva to create book cover art and who owns the copyright in that art.  In short, it depends if you use existing content to create … Using Services to Create Book Cover Art – Who Owns the Copyright? Read More The post Using Services to […]
  Matt Knight
• Seven Steps To Your Own Self-Publishing Imprint July 23, 2022
  What do Broad Reach Publishing and Waterhouse Press have in common? Both are self-publishing imprints owned by authors Hugh Howey and Meredith Wild respectively. While these authors could have used their names as publishers of their books, they decided instead … Seven Steps To Your Own Self-Publishing Imprint Read More The post Seven Steps To Your Own Self-Publishing Imprint appeared […]
  Matt Knight
• Trademark Tips For Writers – How To Protect Your Creative Work July 9, 2022
  Trademarks are one of the most valuable business assets for creating recognition in the marketplace. For writers wanting to build a brand, trademarks must become a part of your brand strategy. A few of my … Trademark Tips For Writers – How To Protect Your Creative Work Read More The post Trademark Tips For Writers […]
  Matt Knight