Book Piracy: What Indie Authors Should Do When a Print Book Gets Pirated

You finally hit publish and have your masterpiece in both physical and digital hands. And then someone pirates your book. Book piracy feels horrible and scary and hopeless. So what can you do about it and what is the impact? Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors welcomes and thanks member Rob Biesenbach for today's article all about what to do when your book gets pirated.

The Ultimate Guide to Copyright for Authors

Copyright is an author's key to income, career and a sustainable lifestyle. But it's surrounded by complex laws, detailed information that can be confusing and overwhelming. Today, the Alliance of Independent Authors brings you a the ultimate guide to copyright. Everything you need to know to understand and maximize your copyright.

Copyright for Indie Authors

Copyright can be a confusing tricky little beast, especially if you're a non-fiction writer. But even fiction authors can come a cropper. Images, quotes, even brand names all have copyright associated to them. ALLi partner member Tim McConnehey, founder of IzzardInk is here to tease out the ins and outs of copyright for indie authors.

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KDP Piracy Victims May Be Eligible for Compensation

Have you been a victim of piracy on KDP? Amazon may compensate you for the infringement, but only if you follow these steps.

April 18, 2019
John Doppler
Watchdog
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Indie Author Self-Defense: Piracy, Plagiarism, and Impersonation (Part 3 of 3)

Indie authors are being targeted by criminals who impersonate them online, then collect royalties on their books. Learn how to detect and stop book counterfeiting.

April 12, 2018
John Doppler
Watchdog
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Indie Author Self-Defense: Piracy, Plagiarism, and Impersonation (Part 2 of 3)

Can indie authors fight back against plagiarism?

Indie Author Self-Defense: Piracy, Plagiarism, and Impersonation (Part 1 of 3)

Learn how—and when—to combat piracy. The first of a three-part series on fighting copyright infringement.

February 22, 2018
John Doppler
Watchdog
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Opinion: What Should Indie Authors Do About Book Pirating? Author Jane Davis Shares Her Views

What should the indie authors do when digital pirates target their books? Award-winning writer Jane Davis, author of seven novels, shares her strategy.

November 14, 2016
Jane Davis
Opinion
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