Tonight we welcomed Jessica Shraybman, founder and managing partner of Shraybman Law.
Her Miami firm focuses on protecting its clients’ intellectual property.
Jessica took us through some of the many legalities involved with memoir writing, including:
- fair use
- copyright violation
- defamation of character
- libel
- invasion of privacy
Here are some articles I found dealing with the legalities of writing true-life stories:
Using “Free” Images: A Guide for Creatives and Business Owners
How Can I Afford Lawsuits When Writing Memoir
How to Handle Your Story that Involves Other People
3 Important Privacy Issues in Memoir
A Writer’s Guide to Defamation and Invasion of Privacy
Websites that offer royalty-free photographs at no charge:
Read the terms of use, content licensing information, and such, to make sure you are correctly using the images.