Are you interested in learning about copyright and how it is affected by self-publishing? Well, it just so happens that the Library of Congress has begun the process of making it easier to obtain a copyright on-line. You won't have to stress with all the paper copies and forms - AND - it will be even cheaper than registering a copyright by mail. Take a look at this information from the copyright.gov website. "In the future, the Copyright Office will offer the option to file a copyright registration online through this website. A limited number of participants are beta testing the new system this summer. Once testing is complete, the system will be available to members of the public. Advantages will include:
Online service is at the heart of improvements coming to the Copyright Office as part of a major reengineering effort. In addition, streamlined internal processing using better-integrated information technology systems will result in faster service overall and better tracking of work in progress. These improvements will extend to many Copyright Office services including registration, the recordation of documents, and the provision of information and copies of Copyright Office records." Check out their website for more information: http://www.copyright.com This is great news for all writers and publishers. Since self-publishers are already well acquainted with digital printing (and likely doing many things electronically), this new service by the Copyright Office is a welcome - and long overdue - change.
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