Oh boy! I guess. My book is copyrighted.

oneighty

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:10 PM
Original message

Oh boy! I guess. My book is copyrighted.

'Voyages of the Vicky Mary' (and other stories you might wish you had never read) received its copyright in the mail today.

Total time of process: Submitted by mail 9 Sept 2004, completed form received today. Total cost was two copies of the book, mailing and thirty dollars.

180

Refresh | 0 Recommendations

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

knowbody0

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:11 PM
Response to Original message

1. wow!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

nadinbrzezinski

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:11 PM
Response to Original message

2. Congrats

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

TomClash

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:15 PM
Response to Original message

3. You already have a copyright

What you received was a federal registration

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

LSparkle

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:30 PM
Response to Reply #3

5. Yeah, but there's something really official

about getting that registration!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

oneighty

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:32 PM
Response to Reply #3

7. Yes.

Edited on Mon Nov-15-04 04:34 PM by oneighty

The terminology is confusing. In one area; "The information on this certificate has been made a part of the Copyright Office records."

In another space it says; "Effective Date of Registration."

I expect that paper and two bucks be buying me a glass of beer if I still drank the stuff.

It is an ego thing!

180

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

TomClash

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 05:18 PM
Response to Reply #7

10. Actually, it gives you the right to sue

if someone copies part of your book.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Zynx

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Nov-16-04 12:09 AM
Response to Reply #10

17. You can sue anyway

It just lets you collect more damages.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

TomClash

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Nov-16-04 06:18 AM
Response to Reply #17

18. Nope, you can't sue in federal court without it

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

LSparkle

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:30 PM
Response to Original message

4. Congratulations!

Put that (c) mark next to your name proudly!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

efhmc

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:31 PM
Response to Original message

6. Sorry to be so green but why did you need to do this? What does

it accomplish for you?

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

oneighty

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:40 PM
Response to Reply #6

8. I do not know if

it is a worthwhile thing or not. But if some of my "Stuff" no matter how poorly written starts showing up elsewhere I would be upset and I would say; "That is my property and you cannot use it damn it." I would show them my proof of ownership.

Also it is an ego thing which is why it was mentioned in the first place.

180

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

efhmc

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:51 PM
Original message

Well if you putting things on the internet, it is probably a good idea.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

JitterbugPerfume

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 04:51 PM
Response to Reply #8

9. hey everybody

this is a really good book full of wonderful stories and some very nice poems

I would not part with my copy===not for anything

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Rowdyboy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 05:44 PM
Response to Original message

11. Congratulations!

I've enjoyed all your work that I've read.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

oneighty

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 05:46 PM
Response to Reply #11

12. Hey Rowdyboy

Thank you.

180

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

JitterbugPerfume

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 05:53 PM
Response to Reply #12

13. hey Rowdy

those stories are in the book---and more

How you been?

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

Rowdyboy

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 06:11 PM
Response to Reply #13

15. Trying to prep the yard for winter (cleaning out greenhouse etc)

and general house cleaning. Pretty boring, but I keep myself entertained somehow!

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

mainer

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 05:57 PM
Response to Original message

14. A work is automatically copyrighted at the time of its creation.

And if you ever submit it for publication or to an agent, i highly recommend NOT adding the little copyright icon -- it's frowned upon on NYC.

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

MsConduct

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Mon Nov-15-04 07:11 PM
Response to Reply #14

16. So true. In fact I've read that it's considered 'amateurish' to....

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

oneighty

(1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore

Tue Nov-16-04 09:16 AM
Response to Reply #16

19. That is me!

Amateur writer!

Good morning MsConduct.

180

Printer Friendly | Permalink | Reply | Top

DU AdBot (1000+ posts)

Fri May 03rd 2024, 10:10 AM
Response to Original message

Advertisements [?]

Top

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators

Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.