Hey Creative Christian,
Excited to drop a brand-new episode of the GospelWise Author Podcast! 🎉 Episode 13 is now live, and this one is all about a game-changing (yet often overlooked!) part of the author journey: COPYRIGHT.
***Cue Obligatory Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and this episode does no constitute legal advice. I am a veteran Christian writer with a passion for intellectual property, offering awareness and personal perspective and opinion for controlling and licensing copyright from one author to another. If you need legal advice or guidance for your own intellectual property needs, hire a lawyer who specializes in intellectual property law—I’m not that guy 😎***
🎙️ Episode Spotlight: Get ready to have your writing world rocked as we unpack the essentials of copyright from a GospelWise author perspective. I break down the practical, creative, and even spiritual reasons why copyright is THE heartbeat of what we do as writers—using a simple analogy we can all relate to: The Magic Subdivision.
If you like this episode, I’ve planned a deeper-dive hosted training on July 8, 2025 at noon EST (with a reply for on-going access). CLICK to check out the details.
Here are 5 keys you'll learn in this episode:
Why copyright is at the heart of your author ministry—and why it matters for both creating and caretaking your books.
The “Magic Bakery” illustration—how every book you write is like a delicious pie, ready to be sliced, licensed, and shared in countless ways.
The “Magic Subdivision” Property analogy—learn how your book is intellectual property, just like owning a home you can rent, renovate, or add rooms to (hello, adaptations and derivatives and streaming, oh my!).
The exclusive rights YOU hold as a creator—from reproducing and distributing to adapting and licensing (it’s more power than you may realize!).
What you actually get when you publish—including the importance of control, when to register your copyright, and how to think smart about contracts.
Fun Fact from the Episode:
Did you know that when you create a book, you’re not just writing words—you’re literally building magical property that can outlive you, blessing your family and readers for generations? Copyright lasts your lifetime PLUS 70 years! Imagine your work reaching neighbors yet unborn. Now that’s legacy.
Ready to Create (and Caretake) Like a Pro? Whether you’re indie or traditional, new or seasoned, this episode will empower you to wield your creative gifts with confidence. And as always, everything we do is for Christ and for the good of our readers.
Whether you’re writing heartfelt devotionals, captivating stories, or faith-filled resources, understanding copyright is vital for creating, sharing, and protecting your work for God’s glory and your neighbor’s good.
Let’s keep filling up our “magic bakeries” with delicious, gospel-centered pies, scones, and stories—serving the world, one bite (or book!) at a time.
And go deeper into all things copyright with a hosted training I’ve got on July 8, 2025 at noon EST (with a reply for on-going access). CLICK to check out the details and register by July 1, 2025.
Until next time, let's create for Christ together 🖊️
/ jeremy
P.S. Found the episode helpful? Pass it along to a fellow writer friend! And if you haven’t subscribed yet, now’s a great time—more episodes on copyright and creative ministry are in the works.
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