American Composer's Forum Resources, services, forums, and programs for composers as well as manuscript services, a newsletter, and an events calendar.
Arts Law Australian legal and business advice for artists, professional development resources, news and publications.
Author's Registry Licensing service for writers and publishers intended to expedite the flow of royalties from online use of written works. Site contains information on licensing, links to other organizations, and information for publishers.
AuthorLink! An award-winning news, information, and marketing service for editors, literary agents and writers.
Book Industry Study Group A research organization, comprised of organizations from every sector of the publishing community, intended to provide accurate and current research information about the industry.
Foundation Performing rights association that represents recording artists and collects royalties for the use of represented members' music in the course of business.
Celluloid Monkey Resources for general entertainment information, legal resources, production companies, publishers, casting and production resources, and more for all aspect of entertainment.
Contracts Watch From the American Society of Journalists & Authors. Provides a centralized source of information for freelance writers about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of print.
E-Wrongs About E-Rights Electronic Publishing: Fiction and Fact. Prepared by the ASJA Contracts Committee. Provides information about rights in electronic publishing and myths attached to it.
Free Music Philosophy Self described as an anarchistic grass-roots, but high-tech, system of spreading music: the idea that creating, copying, and distributing music must be as unrestricted as breathing air, plucking a blade of grass, or basking in the rays of the sun.
Freelance Writers' Resources From the Mining Co., part of About.com. Resources include business and contract resources, tips for various styles of writing, career information, contacts, and other useful information.
Gray Zone, Inc. A professional consulting firm that provides investigative, paralegal and research services to members of the entertainment community.
Harvard Square Scriptwriters New England's oldest screenwriter's network, offering script consulting, development, and review services.
House Committee Hearing on Music Licensing Testimony of Gary Shapiro, President of the Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association (CEMA), on regulation of music licensing and consumer electronics.
Independent Feature Project A service organization dedicated to providing resources, information, and avenues of communication to independent film industry professionals.
Institute of Art and Law Private research organization focusing on art and law. Provides Art Antiquity and Law publication.
Internet Writing Journal Information for writing done specifically for the internet from Writer's Write.
Joanne Reid's Page for Writers Information and resources to help with marketing, revising and editing, publishing, and breaking writer's block.
Kohn on Music Licensing Source for information on copyright law and internet based music distribution as well as links to other copyright and music law resources.
Licensing Executives Society Europe European branch of an international society for executives involved in the transfer or licensing of intellectual property rights.
Manhattan Screenwriters Workshop A workshop for accomplished screenwriters (writers who have sold their work or who are on the cusp of doing so). The goal of the workshop is to allow its members to share ideas, and to review and comment on works-in-progress.
MPI Clearance Services Company specializing in publishing and recording licenses, negotiation of publicity and life story rights agreements, and clearance of copyright and trademark works.
Music Island/Partial Guide A resource for the independent music community. Although it was started as a listing of indie labels, the 'guide' now encompasses all aspects of indie music including artists, booking agents, studios, photographers, multimedia companies, and much more.
Music Licensing Act Music Licensing Practices Act of New Jersey, (P.L. 1996, Ch. 122).
Music Office Comprehensive site for information on musical production, broadcast, licensing, and legal issues with software downloads and internet resources for musicians.
MusicContracts.com From Attorney J. Scott Rudsenske. Music business contracts and articles.
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The Recording Academy actively represents the music community on such issues as intellectual property rights, home taping, record piracy, archiving and preservation and censorship concerns.
North American Band Name Registry Created to allow bands from all over North America to list their names and establish a comprehensive reference of group names. This is NOT the same as trademark registration for band names.
Organization of Black Designers OBD was founded to educate the design professions regarding the contributions of African-Americans and other people of color to the design industry.
OSLA Arts & Law Homepage Free legal information about trademark, privacy, contracts and copyright issues for artists.
PEN American Center This organization for support of free speech and human rights for authors around the world.
Photography News Industry news from the American Society of Media Photographers.
PhotoSource International Legal Tips Legal tips for photographers. Television use of images, private photos, internet photo licensing and selling your photo rights.
Playwright's Forum Sites of interest to playwrights and others in the theatre industry.
Poets & Writers Publishing advice, grants and awards, forums, and other resources from Poets & Writers Magazine.
Premier Magazine Interactive movie magazine from the publishers of Premiere Magazine.
Production Weekly Weekly breakdown of projects in pre-production, preparation and development for film and television.
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America The SFWA has 1,200 members. To join, you must be a published author in the genre or be an allied professional such as an editor, agent, artist, or reviewer.
Screen Writer's Resource Center Links to products and services for screenwriters compiled by the National Creative Registry.
ScreenWriting Industry news and other resources from Writer's Write.
Sculptor.Org Resources related to sculpture on and off the internet.
SESAC, Inc. SESAC, Inc., is a performing rights organization, with headquarters in Nashville and offices in New York and London. Site contains news, licensing information, songwriter profiles, an online repertory, and legislative information of interest to songwriter
Studio Briefing The latest TV and film industry news with a particular focus on business issues.
The Blues Foundation The Blues Foundation's mission is to promote and preserve Blues music around the globe. Site has information on Blues Organizations, awards, events, and news.
The International Intellectual Property Alliance A coalition formed to represent the U.S. copyright-based industries in efforts to improve international protection of copyrighted works. Includes the latest news and reports on issues in the Copyri
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. The Recording Academy actively represents the music community on such issues as intellectual property rights, home taping, record piracy, archiving and preservation and censorship concerns.
The Parker Music Group Resource for entertainers, producers, or directors to clear the use of music and lyrics.
The WATCH File The WATCH file (Writers,Artists, and Their Copyright Holders) is a searchable online database containing the names and the addresses of rights holders or contact persons for authors (and artists).
Useful Information for Musicians A page complied by a band member to help small bands get legal information. Copyright and trademark information and forms are available as well as business advice.
Warnings & Cautions for Writers Cautions about potential traps and pitfalls in getting a work published and legal advocacy for victims of fraud or other unfair practices.
WGA Registration Service provided by the Writer's Guild of America to provide some legal protection to works with unregistered copyrights.
WJOY Music Search & Licensing All genres, all eras, all uses...will conduct a search for the copyright holders and obtain license agreements.
World Intellectual Property Organization Information from the United Nations organization that oversees international intellectual property law and enforcement.
World Studio Foundation The Nation's first organization devoted exclusively to encouraging social responsibility in the creative professions.
Writer's Digest Online guide for authors seeking publication.
Writers on the Net Providing research resources, classes, tutors, discussion groups and other information to writers who write for the Internet.
2X, Inc. Represents female athletes in basketball.
Bibliography on Sports Law From The Peace Palace Library, in cooperation with the Asser Institute. In English.
Bicycle Laws Laws for most of the states concerning what can and can't be done legally.
Boating Accident Report Database Information on recalls, accidents, and boating registration provided by the US Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety.
Burns Sports Celebrity Service, Inc. Burns Sports represents corporations, advertising agencies and promotional companies negotiating with sports celebrities for endorsements, personal appearances, speaking engagements, and other promotional needs.
Gender Equity in Sports Project University of Iowa. Includes overview of the provisions, cases filed and judgments, related legal actions, statistics, and reports.
Horse Law Articles A collection of articles on equine law from the American Association of Horsemanship Safety.
Knox Sports Marketing an agency that specializes in the negotiation, execution and management of sports sponsorships and sports related media marketing..
Football Official site for college football news, from the NCAA.
General FAQ Basic frequently-asked-questions about the NCAA and their policies.
Online The National Collegiate Athletic Association is the organization through which the nation's colleges and universities speak and act on athletics matters at the national level. It is a voluntary association of more than 1,200 institutions, conferences, or
National Safety Council Dedicated to providing resources to help reduce the number of avoidable injuries from daily activities, including recreation and sport.
Premiere Hockey Services Placement and promotion services for hockey players looking to play at the junior, collegiate or professional levels.
Pro Sport Marketing Pro Sport Marketing provides advertising and marketing representation for major figures in the NFL and Major League Baseball and arranges sports figure appearances for corporations.
Prospect Watch FAQs on baseball signing bonuses, scouting and more.
Q Sports International The purpose of this site is to provide an internet presence for the Olympic athletes and Olympic hopefuls represented by Q Sports.
Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletic Group Provides a way for competitors in Scottish sporting events (such as caber toss and stone putt) to stay in contact.
Rugby Coaching Archive Ready to use rugby materials including nutrition, fitness testing, and injuries.
Sailing Alternatives, Inc. Providing everything from basic day sailing to international competitive opportunities.
Sailing Web Options for sailors with disabilities.
SailNet.Com Online sailing community with a directory of resources, articles, online stores for marine gear, and other information for sailors.
Team Marketing Report Publisher of sports marketing news and reference materials. Publications include Team Marketing Report newsletter and The Sports Sponsor FactBook.