For starters, I will proffer just one question:
When one submits a manuscript to an agent, or publisher, or periodical or anyone, should one place a copyright notice on the work?
My inclination is to put a copyright notice on the work to protect my interests.
However, some people have told me that one should refrain from placing a copyright notice on the manuscript, contending that there is something "rude" or "crass" about including a notice.
(I vaguely recall that one does not need to have a copyright notice on one's manuscript to retain one's property rights, but I also read material which indicates that your damage award -- how much moolah you get in court -- can be greater with a formal notice)
Questions:
1) Do you believe one should place a copyright notice on one's work before sending it out?
2) Do you think most writers place a copyright notice on their work before disseminating their material.
I thank you for taking the time to read this and offer informed advice.
When one submits a manuscript to an agent, or publisher, or periodical or anyone, should one place a copyright notice on the work?
My inclination is to put a copyright notice on the work to protect my interests.
However, some people have told me that one should refrain from placing a copyright notice on the manuscript, contending that there is something "rude" or "crass" about including a notice.
(I vaguely recall that one does not need to have a copyright notice on one's manuscript to retain one's property rights, but I also read material which indicates that your damage award -- how much moolah you get in court -- can be greater with a formal notice)
Questions:
1) Do you believe one should place a copyright notice on one's work before sending it out?
2) Do you think most writers place a copyright notice on their work before disseminating their material.
I thank you for taking the time to read this and offer informed advice.