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WELCOMES Maria Crimi Speth, Intellectual Property Attorney
Author of two non-fiction books on laws for writers and photographers.
WHO: ALL Women Writers!
WHY: Mission: Scottsdale Society of Women Writers gives members access to events of interest, a format for exchanging ideas, an opportunity to network with other women writers/authors in camaraderie and support, and an alliance with professionals for writing, publishing, and marketing.
SPEAKER: Maria Crimi Speth, Intellectual Property Attorney and member of SSWW to speak to us this month. Her topic is: Protect Your Creative Works
This informative presentation covers the laws that affect writers, photographers, and other creators. Learn how to avoid making common, costly legal mistakes when publishing content, including issues related to digital and online materials. This presentation will cover the legal implications of AI, copyrights, fair use, getting permission, and even submission agreements and publishing contracts.
Bio: http://www.jaburgwilk.com//our-people/maria-crimi-speth
Maria Crimi Speth is an attorney with over 35 years of experience who focuses her practice on intellectual property law. She has won many awards and recognition including being named in the Best Lawyers in America list for ten consecutive years. Maria is the author of Protect Your Writings: A Legal Guide for Authors and Protect Your Photographs: A Legal Guide for Photographers.
WHEN: WED, FEB 28th, 2024 – 6:00
WHERE: Panera Bread at Gainey Village, 8777 N. Scottsdale Road, #302, Scottsdale.
Please PAY on my PayPal at www.brooksgoldmannpublishing.com The $20.00 confirms you will attend. Please use the text 480-250-5556 for any questions. Thank you. NO PAYMENT accepted at the door: the $20 on PayPal is due by 4:00 pm the Sunday before the meeting. Thank you for your understanding.
GUESTS: If you have a GUEST, please let Patricia know, the host, and have them contact her directly. Guests may visit on two occasions, and then we ask them to join us as full-time members.
PRICING: Meeting cost is $20.00: this covers the food and the room. The menu will consist of sandwich choices, salad choices, chips, cookies or brownies, and a variety of beverages. The food at this venue is fresh and good.
DUES: Dues are $50. For your membership, you will receive a copy of the directory, the monthly newsletter, member support at all Scottsdale Society of Women Writers events, and other happenings with the group. Plus, a plethora of professional speakers will be scheduled during the year. Contact Patricia L. Brooks and pay on PayPal using her business email: [email protected] The membership form will be emailed to you. You may scan, mail, or email to return. Thank you.
CHECK-IN: Please check-in at the restaurant between 5:15 and 5:30 pm. This allows you time to mingle, go through the buffet line and settle in for the meeting. Themeeting starts promptly at 6:00 pm AZ Time.Thank you.
Goals of the Group
- Value all the professional women writers sharing their ability.
- Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
- Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
- Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
- Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
- Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
- Support and challenge each other to always be writing.
- Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.