In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss whether authors who narrate their own audiobooks should file for copyright registration of the performance rights in addition to registering the text.
Other questions include:
- What affordable alternatives exist to expensive PO boxes for UK authors who need a postal address for their newsletter
- Should authors delay book publication if they cannot obtain a Library of Congress control number during a government shutdown
- How can middle-grade authors market their books while complying with laws around children and content
- What should authors do when experiencing quality control problems with Ingram Spark orders
- Should authors enable or disable DRM on Amazon in light of new policies allowing readers to download epub files
And more!
Listen to the Podcast: Should Authors Copyright Their Audiobook Performances?
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About the Hosts
Michael La Ronn is ALLi’s Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com.
Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.
