Before a manuscript becomes a published work, it passes through many hands – editors, agents, publishers, designers. But one step too often overlooked is a legal manuscript review. At Prosper
In Australia’s publishing world, questions about who owns the rights to a creative work can easily become complicated. Whether you’re an author, editor, illustrator, or publisher, it’s essential to clearly
Understanding Australia’s defamation laws is no longer optional due to the significant commercial risk involved with defamation proceedings. Media reports over the years have estimated legal costs in high-profile defamation
Defamation defences in Australia allow individuals and publishers to avoid liability where certain legal justifications apply. The main defences include truth (or justification), honest opinion, qualified privilege and public interest.
Defamation in Australia poses a significant commercial risk for anyone involved in publishing content. For publishers, understanding the key elements of defamation law is crucial to minimising legal exposure and
In Australia’s creative industries, publishing rights determine how literary, artistic, and digital works are distributed and reproduced under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth). These rights define the legal relationship between
A clear understanding of publishing rights is essential for authors, illustrators, software developers, businesses, and anyone involved in licensing creative content. Publishing rights refer to the legal permissions granted to
Publishing a book is a huge achievement – but if your publisher stops promoting it, sales slow down, or your contract terms are holding you back, you might feel stuck.
When your publisher fails to pay royalties, it can cause serious disruption to your income, reputation, and creative plans. You’re not alone – many Australian authors experience delays or underpayments.
