239407 849 Language & Reference Writing Getting Published true Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:32:16 -0800 /system/videos/2/66/26/27/272666.flv copyrighting,book,writing,publishing,copy,right,copywrite,novel,registering,rights,intellectual How To Copyright a Book http://www.howcast.com/videos/239407-How-To-Copyright-a-Book http://www.howcast.com/videos/239407-How-To-Copyright-a-Book/edit approved 110 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239407"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=239407" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 2 ssproductions http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/CopyrightBook_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.png 375 false false false 95131 0 24 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/24.jpg Get a copyright registration form Get a copyright registration form from the U.S. Copyright Office. Go to their web site at copyright.gov to fill out an electronic version of the form.

]]> 95132 1 33 Tip A printable hard copy of the registration form is also available but could take much longer to process.

]]> 95133 2 41 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/41.jpg Complete the form Complete the form by filling in basic contact information and specifics about your book, such as the title and date you completed it.

]]> 95134 3 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/52.jpg Pay the registration fee Pay the copyright registration fee using either a check or a credit card. If you pay electronically, you’ll receive a confirmation page. If you mail your payment, after it’s processed you’ll receive a shipping slip.

]]> 95135 4 65 Tip Register your copyright online to save money on the fee.

]]> 95136 5 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/70.jpg Send your book to the Copyright Office Send your book to the Copyright Office by either uploading it electronically after you receive confirmation of payment, or mailing it with the shipping slip.

]]> 95137 6 82 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/239407/82.jpg Reproduce your book Reproduce your book with a notation of your copyright registration. Use the copyright symbol: the letter “c” with a circle around it, followed by the year and your name. Now your book is under copyright until 70 years after you die.

]]> 95138 7 98 Fact The first copyright law in the United States was established in 1790 to encourage artists and authors by giving them legal control over their work.

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