Published on June 28, 2019
Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, libel
![Counterfeit books on Amazon a growing problem; Ingram Spark is mentioned in the article as well – Whispers and Warnings for 06/28/19 Counterfeit books on Amazon a growing problem; Ingram Spark is mentioned in the article as well – Whispers and Warnings for 06/28/19](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/looking_1561599686-e1561599741729.jpg)
Actress trying to change copyright law because she “smiled” for the photographers’ photos; OUCH! $44 Million Libel Case; Facebook = No Privacy; Legendary NY Post columnist, Steve Dunleavy, Has Died
Published on June 21, 2019
copyrights, libel
![Alexa – Spy on My Kid!; Authors Lose Sandy Hook Defamation Lawsuit; Convict Sues Author; And Much More! – Whispers and Warnings for 06/21/19 Alexa – Spy on My Kid!; Authors Lose Sandy Hook Defamation Lawsuit; Convict Sues Author; And Much More! – Whispers and Warnings for 06/21/19](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/DIVERSITY_1561142383-e1561142392611.jpg)
MORE: School district ordered to pay a whopping $9.2 MILLION for copyright infringement! + Arrrrrgh! States be PIRATING Intellectual Property???
Published on June 6, 2019
copyrights, legal, libel
![Media was wrong reporting on “legal euthanasia” of teen; Vet suing author and unknown publisher over his life story; Amazon questioned about “competing” on its own platform, and much more! Whispers and Warnings for 06/06/19 Media was wrong reporting on “legal euthanasia” of teen; Vet suing author and unknown publisher over his life story; Amazon questioned about “competing” on its own platform, and much more! Whispers and Warnings for 06/06/19](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PROPAGANDA_1559835398-e1559835419258.jpg)
MORE: Was this reporter’s fake quote a joke, or defamation?; Facebook gives lame excuse for release of customer info; Laid-off reporters start non-profit to help others…but will it do any good?; When Lincoln got “mad – like really mad” at the Chicago Tribune; “Badass Lawyer” loses third libel-related appeal; Even democracies are limiting press freedom
Published on May 17, 2019
copyrights, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“I found a fantastic erotic photo of a model for my book cover…but my publisher won’t let me use it. What can I do?” “I found a fantastic erotic photo of a model for my book cover…but my publisher won’t let me use it. What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/model_1558127123-e1558127146501.jpg)
Publishing real models’ faces on some types of books can lead to BIG legal problems!
Published on May 9, 2019
copyrights
![Putin Afraid of Wheelchair-bound Blogger?; B&N Countersues but Must Pay Defendant’s Legal Fees; State Rewrites Copyright Law after Committing Infringement?!, and much more – Whispers and Warnings 05/09/19 Putin Afraid of Wheelchair-bound Blogger?; B&N Countersues but Must Pay Defendant’s Legal Fees; State Rewrites Copyright Law after Committing Infringement?!, and much more – Whispers and Warnings 05/09/19](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/casino_1557408446-e1557408469640.jpg)
More: American Booksellers Association Monitors the B&T Closure, Casino Game Artwork Infringement, and Censorship in Social Media
Published on May 3, 2019
copyrights, writing career advice
![“I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?” “I want to publish the lyrics from an old song but the rights holder hasn’t responded to me. What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LYRICS_1556898899-e1556899095260.jpg)
I’ve emailed ASCAP, and Sony, who owns the publishing rights, for permission and no one has gotten back to me…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, legal, self-publishing, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![“When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?” “When writing under a pseudonym, should I put my REAL name on the copyright page of my book?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/hiding_1556306393-e1556306411794.jpg)
If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
Published on April 26, 2019
copyrights, Invasion of Privacy, legal, libel, self-publishing, storytelling, traditional publishing, writing career advice
![Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish Karen Wasted a Year Writing a Book She CAN’T Publish](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/burning-book.jpg)
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that book!
Published on April 11, 2019
author scams, copyrights, writing career advice, writing scams
![“An anthology publisher owes me royalties! What can I do?” “An anthology publisher owes me royalties! What can I do?”](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/paying_bills_1554945781-e1554945974868.jpg)
Anthology publisher ripping you off? Rescind the rights to your story AND then invoice them for copyright infringement!
Published on April 11, 2019
amazon, copyrights, libel, self-publishing
![Amazon’s on a Digital Book Burning Spree – Could YOUR Book Be Next? Whispers and Warnings for 04/10/19 Amazon’s on a Digital Book Burning Spree – Could YOUR Book Be Next? Whispers and Warnings for 04/10/19](https://writersweekly.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/book_burning_1554916504-e1554916547893.png)
Also: KARMA! College essay services blackmailing students who cheat; National Enquirer is for sale in wake of controversies; Small press goes on hiatus after not paying royalties; Lawsuit against ebook piracy site; Public figures and libel; #MeToo movement leads to libel lawsuits and countersuits; Amazon’s horoscopes suggest people buy Amazon products; Can the law be copyrighted?