Protecting Your Books: Legal Advice for Authors

Ensure your books are protected legally and avoid copyright infringement with expert advice on registering your work and handling legal matters.

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Hidden Dangers of Self-Publishing

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Publishing a book? Learn about the hidden dangers that could cost you your rights, royalties, and reputation—and how to avoid them with tools like ScribeCount.

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Copyright

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Discover what copyright really means for self-published authors. From proper formatting of your copyright page to protecting your intellectual property, ScribeCount guides you through it all.

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Trademark

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

A trademark legally protects names, logos, or symbols that identify your author brand, book series, or publishing imprint. Learn how it works and when to register one.

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Piracy

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Book piracy poses a growing threat to self-published authors. This article explores the risks, methods of prevention, and tools like ScribeCount that can help authors track their books and protect their income.

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DCMA Notices

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Self-published authors face increasing risks of digital piracy. This guide explains how to file a DMCA notice, when to use one, and how platforms like ScribeCount can help monitor and protect your work across the web.

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Google Alerts

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Self-published authors can use Google Alerts to track online mentions of their books, discover reviews, and monitor branding. Learn how to set it up and use it effectively—plus how it complements ScribeCount for strategic publishing insights.

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Vanity Presses

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Vanity presses promise the world but often leave self-published authors broke and disappointed. This article exposes how these companies operate, the red flags to watch for, and how indie authors can publish successfully without falling victim to predatory practices.

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Book Duplication

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Book duplication—a stealthy and damaging form of piracy—is undermining the earnings and rights of self-published authors. Discover how this threat operates and what steps you can take to safeguard your work.

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Publishing Contracts

Published on May 20, 2025 by Randall Wood

Get a clear breakdown of publishing contracts—understand your rights, avoid common pitfalls, and make smart decisions for your author business. Presented by ScribeCount.

Full Guide: Publishing Contracts

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