Copyright Agency applications for writers and image creators to claim royalties closes October 18
The Copyright Agency 2019 Writers’ Royalty and Image Royalty Claim will close for applications on October 18. The claim is for writers and image creators looking to apply for copyright royalties for work published, particularly freelancers or contributors who have had work published in anthologies and collections.
The announcement:
Copyright Agency 2019 Writers’ Royalty and Image Royalty Claim closes 18 October
The Copyright Agency ‘s Writers’ Royalty and Image Royalty Claim campaign closes on 18 October.
Writers (journalists, authors, contributors) and image creators (artists, photographers, illustrators, cartoonists) who meet the eligibility criteria can apply to receive copyright royalties.
For writers, the Copyright Agency is particularly interested in hearing from freelancers or contributors who have published work in anthologies and collections – or in newspapers, magazines or journals.
If writers have retained copyright in their work, and can provide the agency with verifiable details of where their work has appeared, as well as meeting some other criteria, Copyright Agency can provide them with a copyright royalty (a minimum of $50).
Similarly, the agency is inviting artists, illustrators, cartoonists and photographers to provide verifiable information about where their images have appeared in print or online, such as books, e-books or in newspapers, magazines or journals.
This year, Copyright Agency made payments to more than 400 writers and nearly 600 artists.
To participate, head to www.copyright.com.au, search for Writers’ Royalty Claim or Image Royalty Claim, check the eligibility criteria and fill in the form. The campaign closes on 18 October 2019.
Payments will be made to members by mid-2020.
Source: The Copyright Agency media release
