Copyrighting?

[bashfullyshameless]

So I'm nearly finished doing edits & revisions on a story. I wish to copyright it. This is my big story already on Literotica, but the revised version will go to publishers (and Amazon Kindle if that doesn't work out). I would like to get it copyrighted.

Thing is -- do I need to copyright both "versions" to be safe (i.e., the one on Literotica and my revision)? Just one of them? Can I do both & just pay once?

Anyone know how this works?

 

[Darkniciad]

Going to have to leave this one to SR for a definitive answer. I thought I remembered where the relevant section was on the copyright office website, but apparently not.

From what I remember ( and it's been a while ) there's a process for updating a work already copyrighted. Think they still make you pay for the deposit the second time

 

[sr71plt]

You only have to copyright one version--and you can combine a whole lot of stuff as a collection and copyright it under one fee. (I did a series of six novel manuscripts under one registration once.)

I still don't think you're going to get much satisfaction with porn you've made available for free--even if you register it. Can you afford the money and effort to try to go to an uncaring court on a smut case (especially smut posted free on the Internet) against people who are fleeting ghosts? Wake up and smell the petunias.

We've seen what these folks do. Even when closed down, they just pop up again with the same material.

Either write and post here for fun and live with reality or don't post. Because you ain't gonna win this one--at least in the United States. The courts don't see themselves as here to protect smut writers posting their stuff for free on the Internet.

 

[bashfullyshameless]

I'm not blind to the vulnerability of my stories with regard to plagiarists.

I'm more concerned with making sure I have my own solid claim in case someone tries to bullshit their way into saying it's theirs. I already have plenty of evidence in that case, but the actual copyrights couldn't hurt.

 

[sr71plt]

I'm not blind to the vulnerability of my stories with regard to plagiarists.

I'm more concerned with making sure I have my own solid claim in case someone tries to bullshit their way into saying it's theirs. I already have plenty of evidence in that case, but the actual copyrights couldn't hurt.

You haven't been paying attention, I'm afraid. I was posting to what you are going to do if "someone tries to bullshit their way into saying it's theirs." Which is precious little effective whether or not you have it copyrighted--unless you are willing to pay big bucks trying to track down someone who is skittering across the Internet AND unless the courts change their attitude (which isn't likely) toward erotica already offered for free on the Internet.

 

[bashfullyshameless]

Sorry -- I mean, I'd want the protection of having the copyright registered if someone complained that I was making money on MY stuff and later claiming it was theirs. It's not a matter of me going after someone for stealing from me. It's a matter of someone coming after ME, claiming that I'M stealing from THEM.

 

[sr71plt]

Sorry -- I mean, I'd want the protection of having the copyright registered if someone complained that I was making money on MY stuff and later claiming it was theirs. It's not a matter of me going after someone for stealing from me. It's a matter of someone coming after ME, claiming that I'M stealing from THEM.

Ah, yes, that makes sense.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

To SR it doesn't matter...his answer is from the left hand of God, even if it's directly contrary to a previous answer he gave someone else. He just talks to hear himself talk.

Copyright the item you send to publishers...add any other works you might have with that one and pay one fee.

 

[sr71plt]

To SR it doesn't matter...his answer is from the left hand of God, even if it's directly contrary to a previous answer he gave someone else. He just talks to hear himself talk.

Copyright the item you send to publishers...add any other works you might have with that one and pay one fee.

Speaking of talking outside of both sides of one's mouth, I don't believe for a minute that Zeb has copyrighted the e-books he has with a publisher.

I'm quite willing to state that I haven't formally copyrighted mine--and won't. Because I wasn't given the name Pollyanna when I was born.

 

[Zeb_Carter]

Speaking of talking outside of both sides of one's mouth, I don't believe for a minute that Zeb has copyrighted the e-books he has with a publisher.

I'm quite willing to state that I haven't formally copyrighted mine--and won't. Because I wasn't given the name Pollyanna when I was born.

I have never said I did or didn't so your innuendo of me being a liar is totally unfounded...as usual.

 

[Firebrain]

You don't need to copyright your work. Just start sending it out.

The likelihood of somebody actually taking legal action against you to claim your work is theirs? Miniscule.

 

[estragon]

Practically, unless you're making millions or are independently wealthy, it isn't worth suing you.

 

[elfin_odalisque]

bashfully, the world is a terrible place. Try this;

selena kitt

Copyright is terribly difficult to fight unless you are a big bucks author. Strictly, just putting a story in the public domain gives you protection against theft and false accusations. In practice, only having the financial clout and motivation gives you any chance of fighting your corner.

 

[sr71plt]

Practically, unless you're making millions or are independently wealthy, it isn't worth suing you.

Beyond that, when the Internet is in play, it ain't easy even to find you (or anyone you're looking for to sue).