U.S. Copyright Office Announces Webinar on Copyright Essentials for Writers

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The Plot Thickens: Copyright Essentials for Writers will take place on August 6 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time.</p> <p>In this session, the Copyright Office will discuss what writers should know about copyright. We will cover information for writers of various literary works—from novels and blogs to poetry, cookbooks, textbooks, and more. The session will also review suitable application options and how our Public Information Office can help you along the way.</p> <p>Attendees will also learn copyright basics, answers to commonly asked questions, and where to find Copyright Office educational resources.</p> <p>Speakers:</p> <p>• Jessica Chinnadurai, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education<br />• Laura Kaiser, Attorney-Advisor, Office of Public Information and Education</p> <p>Prior Copyright Essentials webinars can also be viewed on our website:</p> <p>• <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/events/copyright-myths-explained/?loclr=eanco" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained</a> <br />• <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/events/copyright-myths-explained-sept-2024/?loclr=eanco" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Copyright Essentials: Myths Explained September 2024 Update</a><br />• <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/events/copyright-essentials-for-visual-artists-and-photographers/?loclr=eanco" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Creativity in Focus: Copyright Essentials for Visual Artists and Photographers</a><br />• <a href="https://www.copyright.gov/events/copyright-essentials-for-musicians/?loclr=eanco" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Find Your Voice: Copyright Essentials for Musicians</a><br /><br />The Copyright Office strategic goal of Copyright for All means making the copyright system as understandable and accessible to as many members of the public as possible, through initiatives including education and outreach. <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USLOCCOPYRIGHT/subscriber/new?topic_id=USLOCCOPYRIGHT_11?loclr=eanco" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sign up</a> to stay updated about future webinars in this series.</p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> </td> <![endif]--> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> </tr> </table> <![endif]--> </td> </tr> </table> </div> <!--[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> </td> </tr> </table> <![endif]--> </td> <td></td> </tr> </table> </td></tr></table>