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Glad to hear it!

I have not heard of it! I’ll look it up

I'm not sure, actually. I think you can submit multiple documents in one online session, and then pay per submission.

Sir, how many episodes may I list on the PA

@@bowiesaid I'm not sure! I've never copyrighted TV episodes.

You bet! What other topics would you find helpful?

Of course!

I do have videos about software! Which software to pick: ruclips.net/video/5Pbn2LMTHxo/видео.html Final Draft review: ruclips.net/video/DGBgH_kIXcA/видео.html

Novels are a different beast entirely. If it's already published, who would you be submitting it to?

Of course! I do that in some of my other videos and in my online course.

Thanks! I actually have gotten a new mic since filming this. :)

Good guess! I actually recommend this one: ruclips.net/video/cBaXa0L0RRc/видео.html

Probably just the scripts themselves-if you're going to do it at all.

If you wrote it, then you've copyrighted it in the basic sense. As long as they're your execution of a set of ideas, then it's fine. Remember, you can't copyright ideas, on the execution of those ideas.

Popularity does not always correlate to accuracy or truthfulness. ;)

@@Storylosopher Yeah sure when more people pay for a book than watch a free video that says a lot about the value of the material , Save the cat is about creativity and processes , which it provides a general guideline but the creative process varies but this video has no value

@jackzfun wrote, “Is there any research here or do they just hand out the copyright? It’s possible for one or more authors to INDEPENDENTLY create a work that is similar or near identical to each other. As long as you didn’t steal the work, your work is granted an automatic copyright, and so would the competing writer. The US Copyright Office typically does not review past registration claims. As long as you filled out your registration application correctly (and there are no issues with your deposit - what you’re registering) + you pay the filing fee of either $45 or $65 + your work fits within the scope of copyright subject matter (most all works quite easily qualify), you have a copyright claim simply by creating the work. The next step is to immediately register your work with the USCO. @jackzfun wrote, “If disputed I assume judgement would lean towards the "original" writer?” Copyright infringement can occur when the infringer had ACCESS to your work AND their copied work is SUBSTANTIALLY similar to yours, notwithstanding those elements (ideas) not copyrightable. My Western screenplay would not infringe on yours if both of ours included similar plots & themes & situations with cowboys, bank robbers, saloon, horses, gunfights, etc. To be different, make your Western take place underground or underwater or during the Ice Age. A federal court will adjudicate the infringement status of a work, and not the US Copyright Office. @jackzfun,”For my idea, it's possible/probably there's already been an execution of something similar to it. For that matter, it's possible that my characters are similar to characters already seen in TV or movies.” You must clearly *“distinguish”* your work from others: The more uniqueness & creativity you include, the STRONGER your copyright claim. You gotta add TONS of out-side-the-box creativity to make your screenplay stand out! Otherwise, why would Hollywood even consider your work? BTW, Someone else just posted a similar question. Search the comment sections and for my reply (handle *cnlicnli*) to read it.

@@cnlicnli Outstanding info, thank you very much. I see that question from cnlicnli now!

I have a review of Final Draft on my channel, but it's not a tutorial. Do you already have FD? The other tool I'm using is Whimsical, similar to Miro or LucidChart. Happy to make a tutorial for you if you'd like!

You bet! How's the outlining going? In my opinion, that's the most important part of the writing process!

Good idea!

Gosh, I hope not!

@ it’s sad but true 😔 I’m in film school right now and the amount of people I meet that are still using docs or word as beginners 😭😭😭😭

You upload after you submit payment.

@@Storylosopher Thank you!!

You think it'll be that bad?

As mentioned in the comments, you upload after your payment information.

You're welcome? lol

Thanks!

@@Storylosopher facebook was receptive!

"Special Handling" means you’re requesting the US Copyright Office to expedite your copyright registration application (it will get processed in about a week or two). This service will cost you an additional $800 (plus the $45/$65 filing fee). Special Handling ONLY applies if you have a pending copyright infringement lawsuit, contract or publication deadlines, or US customs issues. Otherwise, leave all those fields blank. If that’s not working, you’ll have to call or email the USCO for technical assistance.

Yeah, you likely don't need special handling.

Right??

Yeah, don't breathe it in.

As I’ve mentioned in the description, you upload a PDF after submitting payment.

@@Storylosopher Oh I´m sorry. Then I missed that at the beginning. Thanks for your answer and the clarification.

@@fabianphilipp4795 No worries. I'm kicking myself for having left it out!

You'd go through your manager or agent to do that. If you don't have one, you likely won't be able to pitch to the network.

@@Storylosopher how do I find an agent?

Yes, you can sell, license, or share your (un-)published screenplay/s without officially registering it with the US Copyright Office.

As I said in the video, you have technically copyrighted it once you create it. The official copyright is for chain of title.

​@@Storylosopher wrote, “The official copyright [registration] is for chain of title.” TIMELY registered works of authorship afford authors/creatives with MANY additional statutory benefits, including: 1) Creation of a *public record* (“chain of title”) where the public, licensees, copyright infringer attorneys, and others can search the USCO’s on-line Public Catalog database to locate the work, author, etc. This public record can defeat “innocent copyright infringer” defensive claims. 2) Granted *presumptive proof* (via prima-facie evidence) of a valid copyright & ownership claims. The infringer will have the legal burden to disprove the author’s registered copyright and facts stated within. 3) Have immediate *legal standing* to pursue non-Fair Use infringers in federal court (or via the Copyright Claims Board). 4) Can pursue actual damages and the infringer’s disgorged profits OR *statutory damages* from $750 to $30K and up to $150K for willful infringement *AND attorney fees & legal costs* (at the federal court’s discretion). 5) *US Customs & Border Protection* (part of the Department of Homeland Security) can intercept unlicensed/infringing works from entering the United States. 6) Importantly, the ability to encourage (PUSH!) US-based, non-Fair Use copyright infringers to *settle the infringement dispute out of court.* If the infringer doesn’t settle and the copyright plaintiff (author) prevails post-trial/appeal/s, the infringer can be liable for statutory damages AND the author’s attorney fees & costs.

@@Storylosopher Thanks for replying! Your advice/tips have been super helpful, and I really enjoy your videos!

The time to process your copyright registration varies. If there are no issues with your on-line registration application and its deposit (the screenplay you're registering), it can take three/four weeks to a couple of months to receive your issued copyright “Certificate of Registration” in the mail, while it can take MONTHS if you register via the paper application. If you don’t receive your Certificate in three/four months, you should contact the US Copyright Office for an update.