To most people, the psychology of a pirate is totally baffling and pretty impossible to understand. Why would you want to steal someone else’s content and sell it for profit? Doesn’t that feel…innately wrong? As someone who’s been in the trenches for years, I have a pretty solid concept of what, exactly, makes pirates tick. […]
How (And Why) To Treat Your Creative Practice Like A Business
If someone says “Treat your creative practice like a business,” chances are, you probably shudder a little. Why? Well, we’re all implicitly taught one specific concept of “business,” and it generally looks like Gordon Gekko in Wall Street or Alec Baldwin’s “Coffee’s for closers” speech in Glengarry Glen Ross. You know: guys in fancy […]
How To Copyright Your Music In 5 Simple Steps
You’ve practiced for hours, written incredible songs, scrounged together the money to get them professionally recorded–and now your album is out in the world! Congratulations! But with publicity comes the potential for someone stealing (and selling) your music. To avoid this terrible fate, make sure you copyright your music. If you’re not sure how to copyright […]
My Intellectual Property Was Stolen–Now What?
After months of hard work and little-to-no sleep, you debuted a gorgeous line of witty, clever illustrations. Congratulations! But now, you’re staring dry-mouthed at some quirky retail site. Staring at your design on a pin, sold in a pack of 3 for a tidy $15. My intellectual property was stolen, you think. What do I […]
What To Expect After You File Your Trademark Registration
After you file your trademark registration, you’ll probably be tempted to dust off your hands, pour yourself a mug of something delicious, and settle in while you wait for your registration certificate to arrive. But you’re not quite done. While the bulk of the work is over, you’ll still need to keep an eye out […]