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Did you know that your work is copyrighted as soon as you create it? And that the true mark of an amateur writer is including a copyright symbol on a manuscript, query, or cover letter? This week’s tutorial provides you with just enough information about copyright law to help you protect your work and maintain your professionalism.
Join Writer’s Digest Books’ Content Strategy Manager Kelly Messerly as she outlines key aspects of copyright law, and how they affect you as a writer.
What you’ll learn in this 15-minute video:
- When copyright goes into effect, and how long a copyrighted work is protected
- The definition of “public domain”
- The essentials of U.S. and foreign copyright law
- How to protect your rights as an author
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