I have written a book which I want to give out for edditing. Do I have to copyright it before the edditing?

Answer 1

Since the cost to file for a copyright is minimal, it can't hurt to do so.

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

Yes - unless you want someone else to steal your story. Just post a few copies of the manuscript to yourself at your local Post Office. Get the postal official to stamp the seams of the envelope. If there is a copyright dispute then you will have the sealed dated envelopes as proof of prior ownership.

Answer 3

first learn to spell editing / then learn to copyright your
manuscript for your own protection

Answer 4

I would if I were you. $20.00 protects your intellectual property.
(the cost of a legal copyright)

Answer 5

To learn more about this visit:
http://www.copyright.gov