The Internet Archive is ripping off authors to create its “Internet Emergency Library”

The Internet Archive is ripping off authors to create its “Internet Emergency Library”

In response to the global pandemic, the Internet Archive is making 1.4 million books available for free until June 30, or until the end of our “national emergency.” Sounds great. Unless you’re an author, in which case this is simple smash-and-grab raid on your copyright. Let’s get a few facts straight here. First off, many…

I will quote you. I will cite you. I will not seek your approval.

I will quote you. I will cite you. I will not seek your approval.

If you publish content, online or off, you are a publisher. I am an author. I will cite your content and quote what you said. That’s how it works, regardless of any imaginary restrictions you think up. Call it the fundamental principle of content. Every content marketer should know this. Maybe you published a blog…