You Wrote It, But Do You Really Own It?
Welcome to this lesson on discusses how authors can control their work's publishing, covering ISBN acquisition, master file ownership, copyright navigation, and image licensing.
Summary
"You Wrote It, But Do You Really Own It?" hosted by Rachel Bell from wrote by me, focuses on empowering authors to take control of the publishing process. The key topics covered include understanding and securing ISBNs for publishing flexibility, the importance of owning master files for easy edits and format changes, navigating copyright and fair use laws, and the significance of securing proper image licensing for book visuals. The session highlights the benefits of using wrote by me's platform, which offers tools for authors to manage their publishing journey, including social media analytics and integration with print-on-demand services. Through examples like authors Sarah Jones and Jesse Brown, the webinar underscores the value of owning your ISBN and master files to maximize control and distribution options, and the necessity of understanding copyright and image licensing to avoid legal issues and fully leverage creative assets.