how do i copyright peoms that i have written?

Answer 1

You can do this at the US Copyright Office – see the last 2 links in the source box. The application is fairly simple & the cost is $45 per application.

Despite what others state, a "poor man's" copyright is NOT the same as registering it. Here's what the US Copyright Office has to say:

"The practice of sending a copy of your own work to yourself is sometimes called a 'poor man’s copyright.' There is no provision in the copyright law regarding any such type of protection, and it is not a substitute for registration."

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

Answer 2

Print them with your name on it and file them away. That's all you need to do. Sending them back to you via registered mail is of the past and does no good, so says the Copyright Office in Washington, D.C.

I had copyrighted a lot of my stories before this new information became known. Should an agent want a story of mine for representation then I'll get it copyrighted to preclude any illegalities later on. Log on to www.copyright.gov and read all that pertains to you.

Answer 3

It depends on the country you're in. Here in Australia, it is as simple as putting a copyright mark (c) , the date you write the piece and your name next to it.
In Australia, work is automatically covered by copyright as long as you put these things on your work.
For other countries, I'd recommend looking up the copyright laws for that country online.
I hope this helps!

Answer 4

Someone once told me that you could put them in an envelope and mail them to yourself. I never understood that.