These are the sessions that especially appeal to me:
How I write 14:00
Well-known authors share a glimpse of their writing life, offering insight into how they wrote their best-known books.
Copyright in a Global Context: Current Threats and Emerging Issues 14:30
Copyright laws and intellectual property rights (IPR) varies in different countries.
How is the legislation changing across the world, with legal challenges on different continents? What are the expectations of the industry? What can the industry do to encourage free expression and copyright? Copyright Exhaustion – what does mean for the industry?
From intellectual property framework copyright agreements in a post-Brexit Britain, to new regulations currently impacting South Africa and in this region.
How to get a badass deal 15:45
This session will cover traditional, hybrid and self-publishing contracts as well as appearance fees. We will discuss how to assess what kind of deal you are being offered and the merits of each. What are the negotiating tactics you can use to get a better deal? How can you protect your rights? Tips for looking at small print and getting added value.
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