In this insightful episode of Miles Beyond the Page, Michelle welcomes Dr. C. Daniel Miller, copyright consultant, educator, and co-founder of Integrated Writer Services, LLC. With decades of experience helping authors and publishers protect their creative rights, Dr. Miller offers expert guidance on some of today’s most pressing issues—like how copyright law intersects with artificial intelligence and what every writer needs to know to stay compliant.

We dive into his work as co-author of Copyright Clearance for Creatives, his role in NASA’s Classroom of the Future, and his vast experience speaking to creatives across the country. Whether you’re traditionally published, indie, or just starting out, Dr. Miller’s advice is essential for navigating the legal landscape of publishing.

If you’ve ever wondered “Can I use that?” or “How do I protect my work from AI scraping?”—this is the episode for you.

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ABOUT DR. MILLER:

Dr. C. Daniel Miller is a co-founder of Integrated Writer Services, LLC, which provides copyright consulting and copyright clearance services. He formerly served as president of the Collective of Independent Publishers and Authors (CIPA), previously known as the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Dr. Miller regularly speaks and conducts workshops on “Copyright Basics” and “Copyright in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” These presentations are designed for writers, authors, editors, independent publishers, and other creative professionals.

In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Miller is working on a second edition of the award-winning Copyright Clearance for Creatives, which serves as a guide to copyright issues for the creative community. The new edition will include a section on copyright and artificial intelligence (AI).

Through his various roles, Dr. Miller contributes to the copyright literacy of individuals needed to help them ethically create and use copyrighted materials in the digital age.

WHERE TO FIND HIM: Website