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How to Legally Protect Your Book with Olivia Maynes

Author
Jenn Hanson-dePaula
Published
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://jenndepaula.com/podcast/90

If legal stuff makes your head spin, you’re not alone.

But here’s the truth: understanding a few key legal basics can save you major headaches later (and possibly even your bank account).

That’s why I asked intellectual property and business attorney Olivia Mayness, to join me on Book Marketing Simplified. Olivia breaks it all down in a way that’s clear, smart, and actually doable. Olivia’s not just a legal expert, she’s also a creative herself, which means she gets what authors need.

We talk about the most common legal blind spots authors face like:

  • if authors can use lyrics or quotes in their books
  • how to protect your book from AI
  • if authors should trademark a book title

and much more.

Whether you're self-published, traditionally published, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you move forward with clarity and avoid some scary mistakes down the road.

LINKS

Connect with Olivia on LinkedIn

Check out her law firm’s website and blog at thelawspot.com

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