Self-Publisher's Legal Handbook: Updated Guide to Protecting Your Rights and Wallet

Easy read with precise information on what you need to know in legal terms for self-publishing. Highly recommended for anyone in the business.

While researching the legal ramifications of self-publishing several months ago, I contacted Helen Sedwick to obtain a copy of her original edition of the “Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook”. I am a new author with no experience in the world of either traditional publishing or self-publishing, and I had no idea where to begin. I was lucky enough to be provided with a pre-launch copy of this updated and expanded version of the Handbook for review and have found the “Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook” to be an indispensable reference tool and guide. With the help of Ms. Sedwick’s Handbook I am now about half way through setting up my own self-publishing business.The “Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook” is clear and easy to understand, uncluttered by “legalese”, and I would highly recommend it to any author who is interested in self-publishing. The Handbook provides you with all of the basic facts for every aspect of self-publishing as well as step-by-step instructions and additional important references. Ms. Sedwick is direct and honest about the risks and potential dangers of self-publishing without being “foreboding” or negative. She points out the pitfalls, but does not give you the impression that the whole process would be “too much” for an inexperienced person to handle. That was and is a big plus for me. It is much easier to absorb information and learn something new if you are presumed intelligent. And there is a lot to learn. I will continue to use the “Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook” in taking all of the steps necessary to finish setting up my business and reach my goal of becoming a self-published author.If you are looking for a valuable self-publishing guide and legal reference tool, a resource to help you make informed decisions about how to set up your own self-publishing business, this book would make a great addition to your library.S. E. Rector

Lots of good information inside the book.

This book offers great information for keeping things legal in the publishing industry. A must read for those who self-publish.

Everything about this book is excellent. While I originally purchased it for some information and advise on pen names and writing about real live people, which has become a big concern for me, and my first little book I am writing, I ended up reading every word in the entire book. She has given me a blueprint to follow for my entire journey and I am paying close attention to each step. She gives easy to follow instruction and advise on each step you need to be aware of if you are new to the writing world. She has put so much information in the book and I am following her advise on it all and just ordered my first book that she referenced regarding resources.It is so well written and such an easy read that I could not get enough and have re-read many sections. I fell in love with the entire book as it is beautiful to look at. The size of the book makes for a good read as the width let's the page you just turned, fall nicely to the side as to be out of the way. The design inside is gorgeous and easy on the eyes for both content and looks. The entire book, it's technical information and the artistry of the look you get to see is almost magical. Like I said, I fell in love and I thank the author for her expertise, advise and vision. Being a newbie, I am smitten.

This book is so helpful! I'm a first-time children's book author and I'm not computer savvy. This book is a One-Stop place if you want to know the ins and outs self-publishing. She writes very simply and takes out any confusion. She gives you enough information for you to make an educated decision about how to do things. I love that she shares the legal part of publishing in very simple understandable terms. I got her book at the library. I'm halfway through but I'm dying to mark up the book with a highlighter. So I just bought her book so I can do that. I'm very thankful for this book. It is helping me a lot in the process of book publishing.

Helen Sedwick’s “Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook” is an essential and practical guide. Period. I’ve enrolled in several self-publishing schools, courses, and programs charging hundreds or thousands of dollars to teach the process of self-publishing, but none addressed legal and financial basics. I sure wish I had known about this book a few years ago. The advice is practical and easy to digest. This is a book I’ll recommend to everyone in my writer’s group.

Thank you.

As the author notes - this is not a substitution for legal advice, and laws differ across countries/areas - what it is, though, is an incredibly helpful and well-organized book.If you're looking to self-publish and want a better understanding of the associated legalities (whether that be copyright, defamation, or even just the publishing process in general), this book is a must-have for your shelf. It touches upon everything - pen names, business set-up, making the book, tax basics, avoiding scams, contract wording, marketing - and it is clear, concise, and easy to understand. There are countless blogs and sites out there with free information to help you along the way, but none of them are as useful, straightforward, or easy to follow as this book. I highly recommend grabbing a copy (whether physical or electronic) and marking it up, flagging the sections of text you want to reference, and using it almost like a checklist before you self-publish.This book is worth every penny and helped to ease a lot of the stress and anxiety I had around putting out a book. It answered all the questions I had and several others I hadn't even thought about yet. It is packed with useful information, and I know I will be referencing it continuously.10/10 recommend.

This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone considering the self-publishing route.Valuable information, hints and tips - don't publish until you've read it.

This book is easy to read, well laid out and covers most of what you need to know to stay safe in the self-publishing market. It answered most of the questions I had.

essential how to know and how to self-publish the right way

I have liked almost everything. The only weakness is limited or insufficient information on some topics. However, the book is a flashlight for a new writer who wants to self-publish a book. Having read the book, I now know how to navigate in the self-publishing waters.