Saturday Breakout Workshop: Protecting Yourself and Your Work: The Four Pillars Every Writer Should Know

Saturday, August 22, 2026 • 3:50-4:35pm
Must be registered for the conference to attend breakout workshops.

Protecting Yourself and Your Work is a practical legal guide for writers that explores the key issues every author should understand before publishing. Framed around four pillars—protecting your words, your money, your reputation, and your legacy—this talk covers copyright basics, common contract pitfalls, defamation and privacy risks when writing about real (or almost real) people, and the long-term management of intellectual property. Designed for both emerging and experienced writers, the presentation by Tisha Morris helps demystify the legal side of authorship so writers can make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and confidently build sustainable careers around their creative work.