Dan Miller is the founder of The Copy Detectives, a specialized service that helps authors navigate copyright permissions and AI content disclosure requirements. With extensive experience in copyright law and clearance processes, Dan assists authors in understanding when they need permission to use quotes, images, and other content in their books. His expertise has become increasingly important as AI-generated content creates new challenges for copyright registration and protection. Dan works with authors to assess manuscripts for copyright issues, secure necessary permissions, and ensure compliance with both U.S. Copyright Office and Amazon KDP disclosure requirements for AI-generated content.

In this episode:

• How AI content affects copyright ownership and registration
• The new requirement for copyright certificates before filing lawsuits
• Why authors need to register copyrights within 90 days of publication
• The difference between copyrightable and non-copyrightable AI content
• Amazon KDP's AI disclosure requirements and potential consequences
• When quotes require permission versus fair use considerations
• The five different U.S. copyright laws currently in effect
• Public domain content and Creative Commons licensing
• Why song lyrics and poetry quotes are particularly expensive
• The importance of keeping detailed records of all source materials
• International copyright considerations under the Berne Convention
• How to work with copyright clearance services

Resources mentioned:

• U.S. Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/
• Amazon KDP: https://kdp.amazon.com/
• Creative Commons: https://creativecommons.org/
• Berne Convention: https://www.wipo.int/treaties/en/ip/berne/
• Fair use doctrine
• Public domain databases
• Copyright registration certificates

Connect with Dan Miller:

• Website: https://thecopyrightdetective.com/

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• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
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• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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Kevin Tumlinson is a bestselling author and Chief Brand Officer for Author Anchor, a service that connects authors with trained virtual assistants from the Philippines. With extensive experience managing multiple business ventures while maintaining his writing career, Kevin understands the challenges authors face in balancing creative work with business operations. Author Anchor specializes in providing budget-friendly VAs at $7.50/hour who are specifically trained in author-related tasks including social media management, Facebook advertising, Amazon ads, graphic design, and platforms like BookBrush, Vellum, and Kickstarter. Kevin advocates for strategic delegation that increases revenue potential rather than just removing unwanted tasks from an author's plate.

In this episode:

• Why authors need VAs and what tasks to delegate first
• The Author Anchor model: $7.50/hour trained VAs from the Philippines
• How to structure your first VA projects for maximum success
• The importance of clear communication and process documentation
• Marketing tasks VAs excel at: social media and Facebook advertising
• Building trust and working relationships across time zones
• When to hire additional VAs and scale your author business
• The economics of VA hiring: only when it increases revenue potential
• Ethical considerations and win-win economics of international hiring
• Setting up systems, software access, and payment structures

Resources mentioned:

• Author Anchor: https://authoranchor.com/
• BookBrush: https://bookbrush.com/
• Vellum: https://vellum.pub/
• Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/
• Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/
• Slack: https://slack.com/
• Discord
• LastPass
• BookFunnel
• StoryOrigin

Book Recommendations:

• Various Kevin Tumlinson titles mentioned: https://www.kevintumlinson.com/books

Connect with Kevin Tumlinson:

• Website: https://authoranchor.com/
• Promo link: https://authoranchor.com/promo

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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Matty Dalrymple is a bestselling author with two thriller series: the Anne Kinnear Suspense novels and the Lizzie Ballard thrillers. She's also the host of The Indie Author Podcast, which has been running since 2016 with nearly 270 episodes. As a writing consultant and speaker, Matty helps authors navigate both the craft and business sides of publishing. Her expertise in podcasting for authors stems from years of hosting her own show and appearing as a guest on numerous other podcasts, making her a valuable resource for authors looking to leverage audio content for platform building.

In this episode:

• Why authors should be podcast listeners before becoming podcast guests
• The importance of having expertise beyond just your own book
• How to research and identify the right podcasts for your genre
• Creating personal connections with podcast hosts for better opportunities
• Developing multiple conversation angles beyond "I wrote a book"
• Using podcasts for networking and building long-term relationships
• The difference between book tour podcasts and expertise-focused shows
• Why social media matchmaking services can help beginners practice
• Creating effective one-pagers and pitch materials for hosts
• How podcast appearances can lead to speaking gigs and consulting opportunities

Resources mentioned:

• PodMatch for podcast guest/host connections
• The Indie Author Podcast (nearly 270 episodes)
• BookFunnel for cross-promotion strategies
• Author Nation conference for networking

Book Recommendations:

• Podcasting for Authors by Matty Dalrymple
• The Podcast Guest Playbook by Matty Dalrymple & Mark Leslie LaFave (coming spring 2025)

Connect with Matty Dalrymple:

• Website: theindiauthor.com
• Fiction website: mattydalrymple.com
• The Indie Author Podcast
• Fiction series: Rock, Paper, Scissors (Lizzie Ballard thrillers)
• The Falcon and the Owl (Anne Kinnear suspense)

Connect with Teddy Smith:

• @teddyagsmith
• Website: https://publishingperformance.com/?ref=ywm3mtc
• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/publishingperformance/
• Pinterest - https://nz.pinterest.com/publishingperformance/
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/publishingperformanceinsta
• Youtube -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHV6ltaUB4SULkU6JEMhFSw
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/publishing-performance/

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