Golden Stylus

I wrote that.  I can prove it.  If you can prove that you wrote it first, then do so.  Okay, not only do I have my very own copy, but so does the Library of Congress.  The copyright- it’s the best decision that you can make after completion of your book.

They say, many people that is, that once a writer writes something, then that something is actually and truly copywritten at that moment.  Most writers respect this type of ownership although it isn’t technically documented as belonging to you, however, there are those who will put this type of copyright to the test.  The type of people who will do this are called lifters…well, more like plagiarizers.  Plagiarize - the word does mean lift though, or to pass someone else’s work off as if it is your own.  Now, ideas nor titles are able to be copywritten, but the work itself is - the thought.

Some believe that it isn’t worth the hassle to copyright, and truly trust that no one would ever do that to me.  Not so.  Lose it and find out.  You work will soon become an easy cash cow or a way to make an A in English 101, and no credit nor payment will come your way at all.

How on earth do you get something copywritten? Glad you asked.  Visit the Library Of Congress or just click here.  The Short Form TX can get you started with the good old basic copyright for a book, but if you aren’t sure about what form to use for your particular type of ownership, your best bet is to read and choose.  You can even give them a call.  Click here to get the number.

There you have it.  Don’t deny yourself the right to copyright.  Words want to have a family, too, preferably, with your name on it.