Authors, Add a Layer of Lawyers

9 affordable ways to protect yourself as a writer and why it matters

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Why would, why should, authors and authorpreneurs protect their career with a range of legal protections? Isn’t that for bigger businesses? Those engaged in shady dealings or jockeying for extra advantage? What does a world of boring, messy, ugly, unpleasant, legalistic intricacies have to do with me, you may be wondering? Well, a lot…

• Proper cushions and enough legal knowledge and fortifications bring peace of mind. All the things that protect your well-being, ability to enjoy life, and capacity to do your work and make a living unhindered comprise a well-rounded plan of defensive entrepreneurship.
• Understanding and wielding legal resources demonstrates to others your business savvy and the level of professionalism you bring to your work. And that alone creates another layer of protection.
• Contracts and their various clauses can have short- and long-term implications you need to know about that affect a range of things, including payment terms, intellectual property rights, confidentiality, and liabilities.
• Offload tasks beyond your wheelhouse and personal interests to the right pro. This is especially useful for things like cease and desist letters and collecting large…