How do you protect a book manuscript?
By registering the copyright to your book with the U.S. Copyright Office, you protect your ability to enforce your rights over your book against any infringement of those rights. You can do this yourself or simplify the process by using a service.
How do publishers want Manuscripts formatted?
Additionally, agents and publishers want your name, email, address, and phone number in the top left and word count to the nearest hundred in the top right of your title page. Your title should be about a third of the the page from the top and centered. It should be the same size and font as the rest of the text.
Can my manuscript be stolen by a publisher?
It is rare for a manuscript to be stolen by a publisher, but it is not rare for people to steal your work online. If you publish your work on the web there is a very real chance that someone might decide to take your work. Usually this will consist someone republishing a story or a poem in their name. This can be very difficult to stop.
Are unpublished book manuscripts protected by copyright law?
If you are sending your unpublished book manuscript to a self-publishing service, make sure the company you’re dealing with is reputable and that their manuscript submission method is secure. According to the U.S. copyright law, “Copyright protection is available for all unpublished works, regardless of the nationality or residence of the author.”
Can I protect my writing from being stolen?
Protecting published writing may be more of a concern, though again, it is unlikely that someone will try to steal your writing word for word. You can use copyright and hard evidence to challenge someone in the event they try to steal your published work. Gather written evidence of your work.
How to protect unpublished writing from people you plan to work with?
The problem of how to protect unpublished writing from people you plan to work with puzzles many writers. Whether and how you should share work before it has been finalized, published, and protected by an application filed with the Copyright Office is a valid concern.