Copyright protection exists from the moment the work is created in a fixed and tangible medium of expression.
I am considering publishing to Smashwords. Does anyone know what I should do about copyrighting and such?
Hi, DarkAngel.
People say that it's not necessary to formally copyright your works, but personally I want the library of congress to have a file on my project, that anyone can look up and verify. The address you want is here: https://eco.copyright.gov/eService_enu/start.swe?SWECmd=Start&SWEHo=eco.copyright.gov. Create an account, register your work, pay the fee, and in six months they'll send you a registration certificate. Relatively easy, and gives you ammo if anyone tries to rip off your work.