copyrights

Beware the (False!) AI Sniff Test By Diona L. Reeves

Published on January 19, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyrights, writing career advice

Avoid false positives by using these tips!

The Impact of AI on Screenwriting in Hollywood By Mark Heidelberger

Published on January 11, 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI), copyrights, legal

The need to feed the AI preexisting work leaves open accusations of theft, plagiarism and copyright infringement.

HORRIBLE! Infinity Publishing / FastPencil is CEASING Book Publishing & Is CHARGING TERMINATED AUTHORS for Their Book Files!

Published on October 14, 2023 complaints, Complaints about specific publishers, copyrights, legal, Print on demand, self-publishing

Would YOU have invested money in a company with THESE numbers? I can’t believe a firm with only four employees (at that time) had that much debt!!!

“What are the possible repercussions of giving my book the same title as other books on the market?”

Published on August 31, 2023 author, book marketing, copyrights, legal, Trademarks, writing career advice

“I learned today that there are books, articles, and even an old movie with the same title as my book…”

A Real Example of a Scam Copyright Infringement Accusation Email

Published on August 11, 2023 author scams, copyrights, legal, writing scams

I’ve written about this scam before. I received two such emails this past week. I’m sharing one of them with you today. They sure look legit! But, don’t fall for it.

“Someone is selling a fake copy of my old book on Amazon!”

Published on June 29, 2023 amazon, copyrights, Print on demand, self-publishing, traditional publishing

“It seems wrong that this seller is allowed to do this. Is there anything I can do about it?” YEP!!!

Why won’t publishers buy books created with ChatGPT?

Published on March 9, 2023 amazon, audiobooks, copyrights, legal, plagiarism

ChatGPT pulls information from the Internet and other sources. Things YOU did not write.

35 of The Strangest Things Uncovered (and not) in the Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial + 5 CLEAR MOTIVES FOR THE MURDERS

Published on February 25, 2023 copyrights, legal, plagiarism, storytelling

From the judge telling the defense attorney to “Sit Down!”, to statements Alex mistakenly blurted on the stand, to Alex Murdaugh HIDING THE DETAILS OF HIS WIFE’S WILL FROM THE JURY…and everything in between!