Oh boy! I guess. My book is copyrighted.

[oneighty]

'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.

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[knowbody0]

1. wow!

[nadinbrzezinski]

2. Congrats

[TomClash]

3. You already have a copyright

What you received was a federal registration

[LSparkle]

5. Yeah, but there's something really official

about getting that registration!

[oneighty]

7. Yes.

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!

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[TomClash]

10. Actually, it gives you the right to sue

if someone copies part of your book.

[Zynx]

17. You can sue anyway

It just lets you collect more damages.

[TomClash]

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

[LSparkle]

4. Congratulations!

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

[efhmc]

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

it accomplish for you?

[oneighty]

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.

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[efhmc]

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

[JitterbugPerfume]

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

[Rowdyboy]

11. Congratulations!

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

[oneighty]

12. Hey Rowdyboy

Thank you.

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[JitterbugPerfume]

13. hey Rowdy

those stories are in the book---and more

How you been?

[Rowdyboy]

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

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

[mainer]

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.

[MsConduct]

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

copyright your writings. No offense intended to anyone, just the messenger here.

[oneighty]

19. That is me!

Amateur writer!

Good morning MsConduct.

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