Know Your Rights, Fellow Writers!

A recent experience has taught me that I need to know more about my copyrights - and, I'd be willing to bet, so do YOU. 

For instance, I've read that the statute of limitations on copyright violations is THREE YEARS. In some jurisdictions, that's three years from when you learn of the violation. In others, it's three years from infringement date - no matter whether you know about it or not.

So my advice? Google yourself and your books, articles and web content. See if it appears (as mine did) within the works of others using it without your knowledge or permission. Don't let that statute of limitations run out. 

And if you think you've been robbed, SPEAK TO AN ATTORNEY. Yes, they cost money. But they may save a lot more than you spend.