In every industry, contracts can be a very tricky thing. With comic books, you want to be exceptionally careful as this is your creative work you’re putting out there in the world. Knowing what your rights are when it comes to getting published is extremely important, so let’s talk about resources that can help you get…
Author: Stephanie Cooke
Stephanie is a Toronto-based comic book writer and editor. She's the founder of Creator Resource and Creator Advisor, and works with the comic book community as much as possible to help foster safer and more inclusive spaces for all. You can find her work at stephaniecooke.ca.
Copyright Information
Copyrights and trademarks can be very important when it comes to your work. We’ve compiled a list of some important links to help you with protecting your stories, characters, and ideas. USA Copyright Registration – US Copyright Office Trademark Registration Trademark Registration Search CANADA Copyright Registration – Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Trademark Registration – Canadian Intellectual…
Creator Databases
As our industry grows and changes, it’s great as a creator to make your creative team as diverse as possible. Below you’ll find links to databases that will help you find and reach out to creators of colour, queer-identifying and LGBQTA creators, and women working in the industry. LINKS Cartoonists of Colour Database – Maintained by…