If I write a book and have it copywrited can I add my daughter's name to it.
Would she get royalites after my death? How many years are they good for?
2007-05-13 18:50:46 · 4 answers · asked by bill h 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
From the moment you write something, you are the holder of the copyrights. DONT purchase a copyright if you intend to send the manuscript to publishers, editors or agents. It is considered unprofessional and a sure sign you are an amateur. If the manuscript is purchased, that will be done for you by your publisher. The manuscript remains the property of you or your survivors until 70 years after your death. So in your will, simply state who you bequeath the rights to - in this case your daughter. Yes, if the book continues to sell after your death, she will continue to receive royalties in accordance with your publishing contract. Pax - C
2007-05-13 19:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought there was a simple rule of thumb, but looking it up on the internet, {gulp!} all that legal jargon!
When you look it up via your search engine {Google or Y! or whatever}, spell it
copyright [copy + right = right to copy]
You may also want to look up "intellectual property"
2007-05-13 19:21:21 · answer #2 · answered by Marli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look here: Copyright.gov
2007-05-13 19:26:56 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see answer to first asking of this question
2007-05-13 19:14:00 · answer #4 · answered by bob shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋