Can I Legally Use This?

About the Event

Copyright and fair use shouldn’t require a law degree to understand—especially when all you want to do is write your book without worrying about whether you can quote a lyric, reference a pop-culture moment, or protect your characters. That’s why we invited Olivia Maynes, intellectual property attorney at The Law Spot and longtime champion of the creative community. Olivia works with authors, artists, and entrepreneurs to safeguard their work and build strong, sustainable creative businesses. She also brings the perspective of a fellow writer—which means she actually gets what authors need. In this webinar, Olivia breaks down: Copyright basics every author should know Fair use myths (and what the law actually says) When you can legally use quotes, images, or brand references How to avoid accidental infringement in your manuscript What protections you have as a creator Steps to prevent, respond to, and resolve copyright issues Clear, friendly, and packed with real examples, this session will leave you feeling informed—not intimidated. Great for aspiring and established authors alike.