Award‑winning author and intellectual property attorney Lisa Rayne joins host Jen Graybeal to deliver a masterclass in writing, business, and author empowerment. Lisa pulls back the curtain on what every writer needs to know about contracts, grants of rights, and copyrights—including the pitfalls many authors miss until it’s too late.She shares her journey from corporate law to award-winning romance novelist, why she’s passionate about helping creatives become savvy entrepreneurs, and how to write stories that truly bring you joy.We dive into Lisa’s novels, from her groundbreaking Never Cross a Highlander—the first romance to feature a Black Highlander hero—to Ice Matched, her upcoming contemporary sports romance set in the world of Olympic ice dancing. Lisa brings bold, Black characters to life across genres, proving that following your creative passion can be both joyful and powerful.Whether you’re indie, hybrid, or traditionally published, this conversation will help you reframe your mindset, understand your rights, and level up your business game as an author—without losing the creative spark that started it all.Key Topics:Understanding your grant of rights and what you may be giving upWhy copyright registration matters more than you thinkHow to approach contracts like a confident professionalBalancing creativity with smart, strategic thinkingFinding joy in the writing life while protecting your business interestsLisa’s coaching platform SCRIBAL, created to help authors level up their entrepreneurshipWhere to find Lisa RayneWebsite: lisarayne.comSCRIBAL Book Business Institute: skool.com/scribal/aboutIce Matched Pre-Order: lisarayne.com/icematched/ Never Cross a Highlander: lisarayne.com/highlanders/Lisa Rayne’s Romance Readers Community: skool.com/lisarayne/aboutNewslettersFor Readers: lisarayne.com/getnewsletterFor Authors: lisarayne.com/forauthors Social mediaInstagram: instagram.com/authorrayne Threads: threads.net/@authorrayne TikTok: tiktok.com/@authorrayne YouTube: youtube.com/@authorlisarayne MentionedRSJ Convention: rsjconvention.com/Starboy Fitness on TikTok: tiktok.com/@starboysobersfitnessBeverly Jenkins: beverlyjenkins.net/Elle Kennedy: ellekennedy.com/Jaci Burton: jaciburton.com/The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/4tFZxo2Clifton Strengths: https://bit.ly/3rb6P5bDebbie Allen Signature Barbie: creations.mattel.com/products/barbie-tribute-collection-debbie-allen-doll-jbj24Under the Cover, Kansas City: underthecoverkc.com/Thirst Books, Milwaukee: thirstbooks.com/Heartbound Book Shop, Anaheim: heartboundbookshop.com/Shelf Love DSM, Des Moines: shelflovedsm.com/ Work It: A 6- Week Coaching Intensive for Authors Information, registration, testimonials: https://www.jentheeditor.com/work-it Where to find JenWebsite: https://www.jentheeditor.com/All the socials: @jentheeditorSubscribe to Jen's newsletter for Author Marketing and Mental Health tipshttps://www.jentheeditor.com/subscribe

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