by Blog post by Tara Reed | Apr 20, 2015 | Misc. Business Tips
So last week I got a few emails from the Library of Congress’ Copyright Office. (They are very nice is helping you sort things out if you check the wrong box or something looks weird on their end.) If you recall from the call with the Copyright Office (if you...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Aug 5, 2013 | Art Licensing
I sat down last week to update my copyright registrations… HAVE YOU DONE THAT LATELY??? Anyway – this isn’t a wag-your-finger post, but rather a ‘heads up’ if you haven’t registered your art in a while. I logged on and expected...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Jun 22, 2012 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
An artist asked me this question on Facebook: I have designed some images that I want to submit to publishers for Licensing, however, before I do that do I need to protect my work? And if so how do I go about doing that. I live in England…. Good question! I...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Sep 28, 2011 | Art Licensing, FAQ
I get this question a lot – here is what one artist emailed: “When you have a potential lead with a company and you present them some of your art work, how do you know your work is safe? Should you copyright your work first? How do I know my work is safe...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Feb 8, 2011 | Misc. Business Tips
Interestingly enough, the day the FAQ about registering copyrights in groups posted to my blog, I received a letter from the Library of Congress about my most recent group registration. (Funny how things happen like that sometimes.) It is a form letter explaining a...