Warning to Authors: Quoting that Song, Poem or Movie Line Could Cost You

Most authors don’t realize that quoting even a single line of a song lyric in their book could cost them up to $150,000 per infringement. And no, crediting the artist is not enough. In this video, Julie Broad, founder of Book Launchers, breaks down the rules every nonfiction author needs to know about quoting from songs, movies, and poems. You’ll discover: Why song lyrics are some of the riskiest quotes you can include in your book (and what counts as a derivative work). When short movie quotes might fall under fair use—and when they could get you in legal trouble. Why poetry is even trickier than lyrics, and the rare cases when you can quote it freely. How proper attribution differs from legal permission (and why both matter). Before you risk a lawsuit—or a massive delay in your book launch—watch this video to make sure you’re quoting safely and smartly. 📚 Julie Broad is the founder of Book Launchers, home of the #noboringbooks movement, and the creator of the ultimate book marketing software, Author Launch Kit. She and her team help nonfiction authors write, publish, and promote books that readers love—and that sell. Links Mentioned in the Video Work with Book Launchers: https://booklaunchers.com Learn more about Author Launch Kit: https://authorlaunchkit.com Subscribe for more videos on writing, publishing, and promoting your nonfiction book: https://www.youtube.com/BookLaunchers Need Book Marketing Support? Get Self-Promote and Succeed, now available: https://www.selfpromoteandsucceed.com Subscribe for our weekly videos to help you write a non-fiction book, self-publish and sell your book on Amazon, Kindle, Bookstores, Kobo and beyond: http://www.youtube.com/c/booklaunchers?sub_confirmation=1 If you are interested in getting a professional team to help you self publish your book, visit Book Launchers website: http://booklaunchers.com/ Connect with us on social media: http://twitter.com/booklaunchers http://facebook.com/booklaunchers http://instagram.com/booklaunchers Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Song Lyrics 03:51 Derivative Work 04:28 Fair Use 05:02 Movie lines 06:23 Quoting Poems 07:44 Summary