If you have the story written down and rough drafts of it, will it still be safe even without a copyright?
2007-08-16 08:30:33 · 6 answers · asked by AyK 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
In theory, yes. Just don't pass around free copies.
Technically, once you put something on paper that came from your head, you own the copyright laws to it, whether or not there is a copyright stamp/insignia on it. there's actually some sort of paragraph that you can place on it, if you're really worried. If you are afraid someone will steal your ideas that you have posted over the internet, remove them from the internet or discover a way to block people from copying it (you can do this, but I do not know how).
2007-08-16 08:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by writersrule05 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I'm just here to warn you that newyorkgal71 thinks she is better than everybody and often answers questions by calling the asker "Hon" which makes her seem more superior compared to everyone else.
2007-08-16 14:23:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unfortuantely, and it hurts me to say this, but no. I am a writer and understand the possible frustration.
2007-08-16 08:36:07 · answer #3 · answered by authorpeterprince 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is an idea to prove that the idea was yours first. Place in an envelope with the date and have it mailed certified to yourself, but do not open it. that will prove when you created it.
2007-08-16 08:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Query 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Go to: Copyright.gov
2007-08-16 09:19:26 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
^that won't hold up in court, you know that right?
no one wants to steal your book honey, especially from underneath your bed.
to be safe, don't post it online.
2007-08-16 08:43:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋