2007-02-21 05:43:31 · 4 answers · asked by T S 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
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!
2007-02-22 08:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by TM Express™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Poetry.com doesn't copyright your work. According to US law, your work is automatically copyrighted the minute you write it. As far as proving you wrote a piece, there are various methods. You don't have to pay a penny to have your poems copyrighted. Anyone who claims you should is misinformed or trying to scam you.
2007-02-23 14:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should copyright your own poetry
Go to: Copyright.gov
2007-02-21 13:49:58 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fictionpress, it's both for poetry and orginal stories
2007-02-21 13:51:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋