how do i go about copywriting my poetry?

Answer 1

Well, as soon as it's created, you technically own it and it's copyrighted to you. However, you need to register with a copyright office if you want to like, sue somebody or something over it. To actually register it costs something like 30 dollars per piece.

Answer 2

You can do this at the US Copyright Office. Go to the last link in the source box for Literary Works. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $30 per application (it will likely rise to $45 by July 1).

Hope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!

Answer 3

Print out application from US copyright office and send in a copy of the poetry along with the fee. Make sure it is your original works. Last I knew it was $30.00 USDOLLARS. And no you do not need a lawyer or a lot of money. PS.: Always keep a copy of the application and your original work, and your payment method, be it check or money order.

Answer 4

I believe that a poor's man's (or woman's) copyright is to seal your work in an envelope and then take it to a notary public--that way, you have an official record of the date on which (or before) the work was created.

However, I have heard of at least one instance in which the poor man's copyright was refused/denied in a court of law. Here are a few links so you can read more about the + and - yourself:

http://www.copyrightauthority.com/poor-mans-copyright/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_man's_copyright

Answer 5

You'll need a lawyer

Answer 6

and alot of money