A client asks about usage rights, and you feel pressure to answer right away. Before responding, ask these 5 questions.
Copyright
Trying to understand how copyright works for your creative business? Then this post collection will help you understand what copyright is and how it can help you.
What you’re actually selling (so you know what to say to clients)
Let’s shift how you price your work, not for what it is at delivery, but what it might become. This is the shift most creatives never learn. Not pricing higher. But structuring pricing differently so the value can evolve with the work.
Why you freeze when clients ask for usage rights (and how to fix it)
Learn the real reason mid-career creatives freeze when clients ask about usage, and how to approach usage rights with confidence, not guesswork.
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Public Domain But Were Afraid to Ask
Unlock the mysteries of the public domain without legal jargon. In this guide for creatives, discover how to use, adapt, and create freely.
Copyright vs. Trademark: What Every Creative Should Know About Logo Protection
Confused about copyright and trademark for your creative business’ logo? Learn how to protect your brand’s most valuable asset.
How do I know if this licensing agreement is fair?
How do I know if this particular licensing agreement is fair? How do I know if signing it is a good long-term move for my business? It’s a question I hear a lot. And the truth is, if you’ve never signed a licensing agreement before, there are a ton of nuances and the whole process […]
Why watermarks don’t work: A better way to protect your content online
Nervous and scared to post your work online because you are afraid it will get copied? The short answer is the only way to protect your online content, is by not posting it. But this is unrealistic. Learn the 5 ways to protect it in this video.
What you need to know before signing an art licensing agreement
Art licensing can be a profitable revenue stream. But before you sign, read this to understand what your art licensing agreement contains.
Can I fix an error in my copyright registration application?
Did you make a copyright registration application error? Watch this 3-minute video to learn one possible way to fix your mistake.
How to send a DMCA Takedown Notice
Discover the 4 steps to sending a DMCA Takedown Notice, one of the most cost-effective tools to dealing with online copycats.
How do I keep my copyright when illustrating a children’s book?
Congrats! You’ve been approached to illustrate a book. But now you start to worry about copyrights. How do you keep them? How might you lose them? Learn the three ways you could lose them in this Ask Kiff episode.
How long do I have to wait to sell my work after I submit my copyright registration application?
Congrats! You submitted your copyright registration application to the U.S. Copyright Office. But…then you discover that it’s going to take 2-10 months for your certificate to arrive. Do you have to wait to sell your work until you have a certificate in hand? Learn how quickly you can start selling your work in this week’s […]
