Do you have the same copyrights if you publish literary works (hardback copy) on the internet?

Answer 1

Well,

I'm simply going to reiterate and agree with what has already been said by "i8pikachu" and "tham153", in that the current law states that once you write it, in whatever form, and can prove it, then the copyright is yours. And the "mail yourself a copy, and don't open it" is an excellent idea... you can take it to court to prove that's yours...though, I'd spend the extra $$ and send it registered, and maybe even RR requested...

What I'm adding, is the links to the actual information to back up what I'm saying, so you can read it for yourself (see below).

Hope this helps...

Answer 2

Yes. You even have the same copyrights if you don't publish. Copyright is established the instant you create it. Proving it is harder, of course. But if you publish it, then it's easier to prove. Or if you register it with the US Copyright Office (if you're in the US) then that makes it easy to prove. Or even if you mail it to yourself and don't open it when you receive it, then you will get it date-stamped and therefore easy to prove if necessary.

You don't even need the (c) anymore for it to be considered law.

Answer 3

If you want to keep the copy rights then you must pay for them. Other wise someone could download your story and make it there own and purchase the copy right then it is gone. And you loose out.

Answer 4

yes.same as anyone.