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Registering Re-writes Below is a copy of the post I wrote in the "Copyrighting a short script" Forum. My suggestion would be to Register when you finish your script with both the WGA and the Copyright Office [and certainly before you send it out to anyone]. Then when you get feedback...

Article: Clever Copyright Technique I read this article and thought it was interesting. I think I will register my next feature this way. But, I think it would definitely be beneficial with short scripts. Just follow the format requirement for filing a Form TX. Then, even if you decide to...

Don't Sign The Contract Okay, one last thing [for now] about this. Chris, [I assume you are a writer], you do not give yourself enough credit [literally and figurately] as a valuable creative writer. Without you, they have nothing to steal [the past] or to produce. Seriously, if you can...

This is an INCREDIBLE VICTORY for WRITERS This ruling is actually the best thing to happen to the 'unknown' -- meaning 'uncredited' -- writer. This ruling is a weapon for the 'powerless' writer going up against the billion dollar studios. The only ones who will be adversely affected by this...