Once the song is finished and on paper, make a copy of it. On the bottom line put the international copyright symbol © (Alt-0169 if you’re using a computer) followed by your name, the year, and your address. (ex: Ben Dover, 2000, 123 Anystreet, Sometown, USA) Put that copy in an envelope, write on the back of that envelope the title of the song, address it to yourself (don’t forget to put a stamp on it!) and mail it to yourself. I also get someone to sign across the seal, but that’s not necessary, although it does show that it hasn’t been tampered with. When you receive it, don’t open it! File it away somewhere safe. You now have copyright protection.
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This maybe a really stupid question, lol, but bare with me if you can. =)
Is it possible to copyright multiple songs,etc at once, or must you make individual copies/envelopes for each? It seems like that would take a lot of stamps. *L*
lol I have no clue. This is just what I read at one song writing page.