❤ How To Copyright ❤ What it Protects & Application Process (How to register)

[@SuperDeluxe80]

copyrights are cheap no reason not to do it. this video need to be sent to 99% of youtube.

[@behappybechibi5307]

yess

[@Mo_Nilla_Co]

You have just became my most favorite person in the world.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG YOU'RE THE SWEETEST ♡♡♡

[@Mo_Nilla_Co]

My Mangaka LIFE OMG, you are~!

[@HikariiHana]

Thanks so much for making this video. And all the other videos you have made so far. They are sooooo very helpful and I would be doomed if I didn't find your channel. I think the way you go about teaching things makes us aspiring artists and writers have a lot of hope that things will work out. After I found your channel and watched some videos I really had the feeling that becoming a manga writer is possible. Thanks so much for all you do because I wouldn't be able to do anything without you!

[@redvelvet_0642]

I could use this..... FOR THE FUTURE :D

[@hexahedronhead7516]

You have some of the clearest videos regarding manga and comic making. This has been something I’ve been wanting to understand for a while. Thank you!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh my goodness, I’m soooo honored you feel that way about my teaching style!! Thank you so much! 🥲💖💖💖💖

[@joelmiller731]

if I'm making a digital manga how many chapters at a time should I send off to get it copy right??

[@DemonicIntegrity]

I would recommend finishing the entire manga entirely THEN sending a copy off for copyright

[@samjulu3367]

@Maz Maz Good question, i'm trying to find out too

[@kagirokasuri6119]

Wow this was super helpful and informative. Thank you so much for doing this kind of video. Everything was very nicely explained and completely easy to understand! ^_^

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm soooo thrilled to know you feel that way about my video! ♡ I really tried my best to break down the information for you guys ^__^ ♡

[@kagirokasuri6119]

Well you did a fantastic job! Definitely got yourself a new subscriber!! ^u^

[@chajaja0714]

When you set up your camera, you should make sure that you're mostly in frame rather than only being in the bottom half and directly in the middle of the frame. You should think of the frame as a drawing where there should be good visual composition haha. It always looks like you're sitting in a hole.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

That's fine with me XD I don't want my beasts in the shot. I get enough perverted comments as it is asking for innapropriate photos. Also, I do this to make room for my graphics. Thanks for your critique, but I'm honestly not looking to change how I make my videos. Thanks for your understanding :)

[@chajaja0714]

My Mangaka LIFE I get not wanting to get your breasts in the shot with all the internet creepers. There are way too many on KZbin tbh

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+CalculusFist there really ARE! 0___0 I've had to block a couple of ppl. ecauae of their nasty comments...I mean, I wear sweaters in all of my videos pretty much! what on earth is turning then on?! ppl are freaks...

[@chajaja0714]

My Mangaka LIFE Creeps are creeps, yo. I always forget that women have to constantly be aware of themselves if they don't want to attract the attention of creeps, and even then the really creepy ones will still try to hit on you. The stories my sister tells me are horrifying. Isn't it funny that some people deny that it happens though? lol

[@Argenturtle]

This is very valuable information and you did a great job explaining it. Thank you! I'm sharing it with all my artist friends.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG Thank you so much for thinking so, dear 💕 I really wanted this to be as easy to understand as possible :) And THANK YOU for wanting to share this video with others! 💕 I'm so honored!!

[@staceums87]

Hello, I have a question. ^^b Since I am trying to copyright my own manga. What would you recommend that I submit? What did you submit in your copyright? Was it Artwork, and the synopsis? I suppose I am looking for a way to get started, as well as to make sure I am including everything that is needed. Thank you!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Copyright everything you've created. In this video, I talk about the different types of forms that are available and what you can protect using each form. Unfortunately, because I am not a lawyer, I am not at liberty to give you legal advice and can not legally assist you in filling your forms etc; all I am capable of offering is the basic information you would find in the FAQ'S of the copyright website, which I have shared in this video. +ZODSP

[@Foxglovechannel]

I am planning to use Amazon Create space again, but this time for making my own comic book series.

[@hollowstreets3575]

Thank you for addressing the "Poor Man's Copyright." That was suggested to me a few years ago but I never did it. My team and I have recently been considering copy righting our work and although I forgot about The Poor Man's Copyright it's something that could have come up. And I wasn't properly aware of how ineffective it was.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Yeah, you would have to seek legal counseling to better understand your options, but according to the U.S. Copyright Office's FAQ's the "Poor Man's Copyright" wouldn't stand up in court. Items sent in for copyright must be reviewed by a lawyer appointed by the U.S. Copyright Office to make sure it isn't stolen material, etc. before your application is approved. +Hollow Streets

[@09mitchellchl]

So if your creating your own manga and you want to copy write it, do you just send in the complete story/script and THEN make your pages and such, or do you make everything 100% complete and Then send it off for copy write? Thank you for all these videos by the way there a great help! 💜

[@DemonicIntegrity]

complete everything 100% then send it off

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

Question? What if you want to copyright a series your working on, but you have finished it entirely(can you still copyright it, and then finish it?)

[@crystalprism8913]

You said that you would do a video on self publishing, but I don't see it. Where is it? And BTW, you were right, a lot of tutorial videos leave out VERY important details. Thank you so much Momma Mushroom!

[@danieltriumph]

Very helpful for someone with two manuscript ready for editing a publishing.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed it, dear! 💕 Thank you!

[@bloodcycleOZero]

Which one do I put my manga into? Visual Arts? or Literary or digital, since it is digital

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I am not at liberty to offer legal advice. I recommend you call The Library of Congress for further assistance regarding applications. +bloodcycleOZero

[@bloodcycleOZero]

I watched a tutroial and checked a few things on the sight and I found out how to do it and done it.

[@MoonyCookie]

thank for explaining this, I don't understand what copyright do so this is very helpful , ps: I love your manga!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So happy I can help! :D And thank you for enjoying my manga ♡ +Coton Doraemon

[@achromium63]

So you have to do this process with all the book you create?

[@SuperArtist900]

Do you have any tips on how to create a fictional world? Like drawing landscapes, the way people look, or just making one in general?

[@SuperArtist900]

love your videos btw they are inspiring me to work on my own graphic novel series.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Please check out my videos on creating characters and overcoming writers block for super helpful tips on creating characters and their world ♡ +zayzay duncan

[@catharinagranhus6387]

if you got a sketchbook can you show what that is in it? i love to see what artists hide in there book. and i am serten it will help younger artists

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Catharina Granhus OMG thank you for your interest, hon ^///^

[@FreyaRuizables]

would you be so kind as to ask the library of congress the current price of copyrighting manga today 2017 ? thank you

[@Wooly-Pred]

how would you copyright an on going series.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

That's a great question, but unfortunately, I'm not a lawyer or attorney so I am not permitted to offer legal advice. The only information I am able to share is what is available on the Library of Congress website. I'm sorry dear! I wish you lots of luck on your series!

[@florenciagarrido773]

Hey you probably won’t answer this since it’s 2021 but I was wondering, if you have one volume finished should you get a copyright first or should you give it to your publisher first, and if you do have a publisher would they do the copyright process for you or will you still have to do it??

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear!☺️ Thank you so much for the question! I’m not at liberty to offer legal advice but it may be in your benefit to consider copyrighting your work before sharing it publicly. But please reach out to professionals for legal advice and counsel ✨ All information I offer is for reference purposes and should not be taken as legal advice ☺️ This is all information that is public ally available via the Library of Congress website✨

[@TOBIMONO]

2018 anyone? Also thx so much I had no idea how this stuff worked before this video

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw♡ So glad could help you, dear! +Uraraka chan

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

Question? What if you want to copyright a series your working on, but you haven't finished it entirely(can you still copyright it, and then finish it?)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I can't give you any legal advice on the matter but I can say this: whatever you create copyright it. +Otakuhipster gaming

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

@@MyMangakaLIFE Thank you(you don't know how much this means to me) 😁😁😁

[@suslol5497]

Hello, how are you! I have a quick question, does a copyright cost money? If so, how much does it cost?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Every country is different but in America I believe copyrighting costs about $35-$45 💖

[@DevilsWithinManga]

for every book you make, do you have to copy right them all? like you said send in a portfolio, would you send in all the pages of your work?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

ღIta-Chan ღ Do what's best for your story and protect your work properly~ I'm not a lawyer so I can not give you legal advice regarding HOW you should copyright your work; I am only here to tell you how it's done and what it protects (very basic info). How you choose to use this information is up to you, hon

[@DevilsWithinManga]

thank you very much >w

[@kingrod6572]

Me and my artist have been trying to support you and buy copies of your sacred u have driven us in our work but where do we buy?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh my goodness! THANK YOU so much! ♡ I can't tell you how happy your comment made me! I'm so humbled to know that my work has inspired you guys in any way! ^///^ ♡ And I'm honored you want to support my manga! You can find it in many stores, but I'll give you a link to our shop: 🌹SHOP🌹 goo.gl/X1RHkG +King Rod

[@kingrod6572]

My Mangaka LIFE of course :3 ... I have been wanting to write manga since I was 15.... But my art wasn't right for my story and when I turned 28 I found my artist...:) but you have helped me so much with your videos. We really think we can do this :).

[@lanatherana157]

I really love your videos, they're calm and educational!❤️😜🙂🍱

[@maybear97]

I have a story I want to get a copyright for (since I want to start selling it as a manga). If I copyright the first book, does that protect the rest of the books in the series when i self-publish them as well? Also, when I copyright the story, does it protect all the characters and plot and name as a whole?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear ♡ These are questions I've answered many times in the comments section XD ♡ Please take a few moments to read through them if you can :3 Thanks so much! :D

[@maybear97]

+My Mangaka LIFE ah sorry about that! I read thru all the comments and found what i was looking for, thank you so much!! ♡ So just to clarify, it's a good idea to copyright each book in a series individually.. but do I have to complete two forms for each book (for script AND art)? Also one more thing, it takes about 9 months for the process to be complete- do you wait all that time before you go ahead and publish your work or do you publish while the copyright form is pending?

[@notmuchtosay8086]

What about using the art but for inspiration

[@auradark2962]

Could you make a video of how to publish your manga

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

That's pretty much what my channel is all about! So, if you'd like to learn how to publish your own manga, please subscribe and enjoy my videos ♡

[@Sleepymike91]

so with all being said and done would I have to file 2 copyrights 1 for all my drawings and one for my entire story?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Yes :) That's what I said in the video ^__^ +Miguel M.

[@Sleepymike91]

+My Mangaka LIFE ok cool I just wanted to be extra sure thanks for the help greatly appreciated.

[@sukitoph16]

how much do you have to spend for the copyright??

[@milo126512]

Hi, I'm printing a T shirts, can I copyright my Artwork / design or Statement on the shirt? Say like Nike " JUST DO IT", "I CAN'T BREATH", or a Bible Verse, Do I need to apply it for a Copyright to protect my Statement Print on t shirts? I appreciate your response, thank you.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Phrases that identify a business (i.e. "I'm lovin' it" or "Just Do It") are only protected by filing a trademark. A copyright protects literature, visual arts music, fashion, architecture, and a few other forms of intellectual property. You can not trademark a bible verse or psalm. That is public property and no one can claim it as their own creation. But I recommend you speak to a lawyer because it seems you have a small business going on and you need to be told how to protect your intellectual property and t-shirt designs :) I wish you good luck! +Milo Rodriguez

[@milo126512]

+My Mangaka LIFE Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@namesdontmattergaming2756]

@@MyMangakaLIFE Question? What if you want to copyright a series your working on, but you have finished it entirely(can you still copyright it, and then finish it?)

[@melvinhernandez7845]

Are you self published or do you have a publisher

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh! Great question: I own a small publishing company that offers editing and design services to publishers and nonprofit organizations 💕 So I act as my own publisher😊 I distribute my work to stores around the world (I'm legit working 24/7 😂)

[@melvinhernandez7845]

Where do you go to print your manga like website or??? You print it at home, or does your publishing company print them out for you

[@ithinkwerebrothers]

what if you release your manga chapters weekly do you have to fill out a form for each chapter or do you do it once and does that last for the entire run

[@siart2001]

I going to ask that too

[@guineapig1016]

Finally the answer to my long question. Thank you. You are god sent.

[@hebaibrahim3010]

if you posted a video covering a song, u gotta do copyright ? and how do u do it?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Same process as anything else you'd copyright, dear ♡ You'd have to send them a recording of your music and fill out the paperwork etc ♡ +Heba Ibrahim

[@hebaibrahim3010]

and them reffers to ?

[@barbarian3011]

Do you have to copyright every character you make or can you copyright it as a whole

[@jessibella0167]

Thanks. Your video cleared up the questions I had regarding copyrights. Great job.

[@mobishimpact3297]

hello! this is helpful but I'm wondering if say for example. I've created the ideas and wrote them down and drew the characters in 2019 but I've changed the characters's name, title has changed and changed the arcs since then but they are the same! would that count or will it be the problem?

[@tristancarter4324]

I have idea characters made and art, how do I ensure my idea safety Do I get an IP or copyright everything and do you trade mark your style?

[@tristancarter4324]

I have stop motion figures and artwork and plan to do a lot with the concept so do I take pictures of my work then submit it?

[@Riniee.e]

How can I protect MY work? I´m just 14 and I feel like I don´t understand this, since I feel like it´s for adults, young adults or just older people than me. can you please make a vid on that. How young people like me can protect their work? thank you for helping us!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Honestly, copyright is all about laws and documents :( You'll need an adults help to do this. No one should create a video giving legally advice to a minor and this video was indeed meant for adults :( I think it's best you ask a parent or guardian for help (perhaps shown them this video ♡) Good luck, sweetie!

[@Riniee.e]

+My Mangaka LIFE Thank you!!!

[@mst4439]

When registering a novel do you submit your manuscript or, a printed copy from a POD i.e CreateSpace (Given I bought my own ISBN/Barcode)? Also, could I submit with it documents detailing the lore, characters etc of the world in effect copyrighting any sequels in the future?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

You will not be able to submit a printed and bound copy of your book. ISBN's are not required (thought the documents will ask you if the book has been published, and if so, when) And yes: you can submit character backgrounds, but understand copyrighting protect you from plagiarism such as someone taking lines and info from your story and using it without your permission. +Joseph Sanchez

[@mst4439]

My Mangaka LIFE Cool, thanks for the info :)

[@thunderanime27]

My Mangaka LIFE I was wondering if i could make a anime if I do self publishing or is it only for traditional publishing cause I always wanted my manga to become a anime.

[@animelover1992]

Thank you for making this video it was really helpful! I still have a question though. What if you were to copyright a character before it becomes a story? How would that work out? Or let's just say only a character that might not even be a story. I am having trouble understanding how copyright would work with drawings/art. I just have been reading about original characters and it just made me wonder when you mentioned fashion.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

As mentioned in this video, you would simply send in your artwork using the form meant for art work. I also mentioned you could send in your entire portfolio (I said something like "John doe's portfolio- 2009-2015"... something like that LOL). You could send in just one character but as stated in this video, whether you send in 1 drawing or 100 drawings, the copyright price remains the same.

[@pikablu_25]

Hey! So im in a competition rn in school and its to make your own comic book/story and the winner goes to comic con. Comic con las vegas is in the summer and Im still not close to finishing a book (final drafting it*). I want to copyright my work before hand but I know that Im only going to give out samples if I do win of the 1st four chapters. What should I do, and how do I copyright the unfinished book? Do I have to finish it completely?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear♡ I'm sure I gave lots of info regarding copyrighting in this video that should be able to help you. Unfortunately I am not at liberty to offer legal advice beyond what I've offered in this video :( +Pikablu _25

[@pikablu_25]

My Mangaka LIFE MAMA MUSHROOM! hey lol! Oh thats ok haha I am currently contemplating what I should do and I think I got it, but it will cost me more haha, thats fine tho

[@nesquik_kicks3619]

Can you make a drawing tutorial on how to draw manga body proportions please?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

DrawingGuy 972 Not to worry, my dear! I'm currently working on a video on how to draw bodies, so please look out for that! :D I have a very simple but effective method of teaching human anatomy, so I hope my technique will be useful to you

[@nesquik_kicks3619]

+My Mangaka LIFE k Thx

[@MartisAdventures]

Thank you so much for making this video! It's so nice to see that the American comic community growing. I learned a lot about copyrighting from your video. If you take any video topic REQUEST a follow up video about TRADEMARKING would be wonderful! You touched on it a bit in this video, but would like to know more about your experience and thoughts about it. Again, thank you so much for being inspiring and awesome!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Bless you, dear! ♡ I'm so happy my video was able to help you, dear ♡ And I'm so great fun for your appreciative comment! It means so much ^ U ^ And I'd love to make a video covering Trade marking :D I think lots of people would find that very useful :) Thanks for the request! ♡ +MartisAdventures

[@MartisAdventures]

Yay! >w< Looking forward to your upcoming videos! ❤ Be safe and keep on creating!❤

[@TeoBDuremdes]

Hi I'm from the Philippines. Can I still do it if I'm not a US resident? Can you provide us with a step by step video on how you did with your application? This is a very nice video and thanks for sharing the information.

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

Thank you sooo much!!! I've been wondering how to do this...so..when I get my comics together..I'm going here, I'm gonna copy right it :333

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Yaaay! ♡ So glad I could help! :D +Kinky.coily. ஐBeebe ஐ Treeஐ

[@FreyaRuizables]

also , can i borrow characters from square enix?how can i get them to turn my manga into a game?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

No, you can NOT borrow characters from Square Enix. You'll get sued big time +FreyaRuizables

[@weksheddweller]

Hi Mangaka! Just to start, your video was very extremely helpful in helping me understand the copyright process and policies! Thank you again for making this! As an aspiring webcomic author, I plan to start uploading my comics online. However, I fear for my comic being stolen, being ripped off, copied, etc. I took note about compiling my artwork as a portfolio rather than registering an artwork one at a time. But for webcomics, there are going to be constantly growing in number as I submit them online. How do I go about copyrighting a constantly growing artwork for the price of $45? If anyone else is seeing this comic, I will gladly appreciate your advice input as well!

[@Laith_artist]

You have to fully complete it or do it individually as a series

[@metroecco7908]

Does it protect characters in manga? Or does that fall in the trademark section?

[@irrelevanttruth518]

Copyrighting characters is a thing. Its why the new spiderman movies were a long time difference. I cant use spiderman in my manga unless i buy spiderman or pay for licenses

[@breakingfoundations]

I'm super thankfull for all the advice you give! Seriously help's me to just keep working on my story with a bit less anxiety. I've been curious for awiall if you have to get a new copyright every time you finish drawing a volume? Or do you send in your entire story script with the character designs, and after that is copyrighted your free to draw out the story? Hope that makes sence.

[@FreedWulf]

I have two questions: 1: What about a character that I commissioned to be designed ? I know it belongs to me as I paid to have it designed, but how would that work on the application? Since it was not all my original idea, and I had an artist render it for me, would it still be my idea, or would I need to credit them in the process? 2: what about people who turn Novels into Manga/comics or vise-versa? I'm sure they would have to get permission for the copyright to the story and the characters, but would how they depict it out be an original work that they could claim as their own and in that sense make money off of it? (I ask this because I have a book series that was also made into a manga years later down the road, after the book series was complete)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+FreedWulf All very good questions! 1.) If I'm not mistaken, the application may have a section asking you if this was art you hired someone else to create. You may need to include their name but please don't quote me because I am not a lawyer and can not rightfully give you legal advice.This may be something you should speak to a lawyer about or call the Copyright office or LegalZoom.com customer service for more information. 2.) Absolutely correct. You'll need to pay a large fee for the copyrights and license to turn someone else's publication into a movie or turn a film into a novel or graphic novel. But this may not be up to you and may be up to the publishers. This all changes from case to case.

[@charlottechen6887]

I have a question. could I draw on the back of my comic book paper?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

You could draw on the back but you still follow the to measurements and guidelines. Those guidelines will be very important if and when you choose to publish your manga (please check out my video on how to properly use manga paper) +Charlotte Chen

[@charlottechen6887]

Thank you for the answer and I will watch your video

[@charlottechen6887]

What kind of white out could I use for my comic book papers?

[@charlottechen6887]

Could I fold my comic book paper since they're big?

[@charlottechen6887]

I just got my white out pens and tried it on my drawings or mistakes and it doesn't look good what should I do?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Ooooh... white out pens? As in pens used to. Correct writing mistakes? Sweetie, I'm not sure what your drawing looks like right now, but in the future try to only use supplies meant for art work :( just try to do you best to save your drawing. It's all a learning experience so don't be upset +Charlotte Chen

[@charlottechen6887]

Okay and I do save my drawings which are in my chest that I got for my birthday four months ago (on January 12) so my sister won't get into my stuff when I'm gone

[@robinchilde3890]

What if, 1) you finished just 10 chapters of your script (from maybe 50 chapters) and you want to start drawing 2) you finished one book of manga with just 4 chapters (from 50 chapters) and you want to start publishing do you file the application separately everytime you finished the said amount before starting to draw/publish?

[@gueyshart5476]

Great vid Liz 😁 very helpful. I always wondered if I had to send each piece individually or one book/portfolio. Great info!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG! ♡ So happy I was able to help clear that up for you, Gueysh! :D

[@gueyshart5476]

My Mangaka LIFE :)

[@xanderdelion]

Does this work even if the artist is not from the USA ??

[@haanasuno597]

I have a question, when copyrighting a manga series, what do you need to have? Do you need to have all the characters drawn out that will appear in the story and the script for each volume? Or can an in depth and full synopsis cover the entire series. Or do you break it up, like what will be in the first five volumes it copyrighted and then the next five and so forth? (I hope this question makes sense.)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm sorry, but I am not at liberty to give legal advice :( You should consult a lawyer who specializes in this field for further assistance, dear +Haana Suno

[@bearwolfhawk]

is sending a copy of the original fine or would they need the original?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

You should only ever send copies of your work :) +Transmitting Daniel

[@bearwolfhawk]

My Mangaka LIFE Thank you!!

[@FreyaRuizables]

what about the author's aliases? like ONE from onepunch? how do you gain an alias that no one can steal?

[@theLoneDarkHorse]

Hey I'm creating a webcomic, how do I copyright it if it's all digital?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

The same way you'd copyright anything else, dear :) +J.P. Scott Arts

[@icollective690]

Question(Please Answer): When copyrighting a show/anime/whatever, do you have to copyright the show and all the characters individually? Or just copyright the show by itself?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm sorry, but I'm not at liberty of offering legal advice. If you require further assistance, please contact a lawyer or attorney specializing in copyright laws :) +Raynbow Productions

[@notofthiswrld9949]

If copyrighting your work takes so long then how do we know when to send stuff in and start the process? Since we need our work copyrighted in order to safely publish. And do we need to send in a copy of every page of our comic??

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oooh I wish I could give you more advice than this, but I'm not at liberty to offer legal counseling 😢 I'm only allowed to share the info available on the Library of Congress FAQ on their site (which is the info in this video).

[@MegaBlair007]

@@MyMangakaLIFE yo, i have a question too, does copyright last forever or do i need to submit an application for the same thing every few years?

[@irrelevanttruth518]

@@MegaBlair007 it lasts till some time after your death. Like 60 years after you die or something. You cant forever keep it copyrighted

[@roproart6529]

Do you have to copyright each novel you write, or are they already under copyright protection from copyrighting the initial in a series? Going off of that thought, let's say I was trying to generate buzz and support for my first graphic novel, and I was releasing images and KZbin videos during the process, would all that stuff be exposed and vulnerable to theft until I copyrighted the final product? I put these questions together because I thought they might be related. Thanks!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

As I mentioned in this video, everything must be copyrighted in order to be protected. +RoProArt

[@MoxiePoxy]

Can you copyright an entire book series in one go? I already know many I have planned and the titles, but I only have the first two books fully written out, I was just wondering if there was a way to go ahead and copyright the series instead of each individual book. Thank you so much for your videos! They've been really inspiring me! =D

[@PaladinOfNerds]

Now let's say you're trying to profit from a work you've made on something like say, amazon, (Such as myself) where you need to own the copyright in order to collect revenue, could I do so immediately after filing for copyright, or do I need to wait until my copyright is processed over the 8 month period?

[@tristancarter4324]

Tis is what confuses e she said in one comment she submit be each book entry so how that works do she print books for shelves while the copyright in process? I hate to work hard submit stuff just to find out since I made a image post all infringement before it was done processing is a lost cause or worse a bigger company ran away with my idea

[@skycorvidae5489]

If I do it through mail, as in if I mail my work and the form to the offices do I have to send originals or can I send a photocopy?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Never send originals to ANYTHING. Not your college portfolio entries, nor your birth certificate, etc. One of the most basic common sense rules to follow is NEVER send originals o__o;; I hope this helps ^__^

[@skycorvidae5489]

This really does! Thank you. Also thank you for your quick reply! ; u ; (so grateful)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Sky Corvidae Aaaaw ♡ It was my pleasure to help, sweetie! Good luck! :D

[@bossmaine601]

I have some characters I made back in the 90s when I was in high school. One of the characters clothing is similar to Chun-Li. If I change her fighting outfit, regardless of how she looks, could I get away with this character without having Capcom tear me a new butt?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

That's a risk. Many people have been sued by Disney and such because the origins of characters were too obvious. You'll need to be careful and more original so your fans (and Capcom) won't know what inspired you. +Mike T.

[@bossmaine601]

Thanks. I changed her outfit last night.

[@TITASWORLD]

Thank you for this really helpful video. Continued love and blessings on your journey!

[@SonghuiPark2315]

Hi beautiful, thank you so much for your efforts to make this helpful video. With application do I have to send the images of my paintings, if so how to? Thank you million times!

[@kimberlyduke7253]

Thank you so much for the videos. They have been a great help. I am wondering though, if I have a story idea but have not fully finished writing it can I submit it for copyright or do I need to wait until its completed before submitting it. Also do you know, if I submit my work to publishers before I receive my copyright back am I still protected?

[@SiayaLynn6]

I was wondering about something and this may sound extremely dumb. But I was wanting to know if you can still sell your work while it's in the process of being copyrighted and if so how do you put the copyright watermark on there. Do you just put the watermark along with your name and date, or do you have to wait for the papers to come in saying your work has been copyrighted. I hope what I just said isn't too confusing lol.

[@t-manga8726]

Konichuwa lizbeth! I too am an American mangaka (unpublished (officially) but in process). I have a few wondering questions that didn't seem to be covered in this video. I am an artist that does not write down my stories in novel format before I draw my manga, I do it through memory ( and am quite successful at it). I do still do drafts however. My question is, is do you have to have the manga complete to send in for copy rights? The reason why I am confused is because there are still ongoing manga such as naruto/boruto, one piece, bleach, etc that seem to go on forever, so if you were to copyright the complete series you technically couldn't? Anyways would love to hear back from you! Doing research on my own is tedious when that's really the only question I have! :) btw, I just found your page last night and I must say I am intrigued! Love the videos I've watched so far

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear ♡ these are great questions :) I think I mentioned this in this video by saying "send your entire story in for copyrighting", as in m, "completed works". You could send it in chapters at a time, but you'll spend more money ^__^;; Stories that are VERY long propane send in a few volumes worth of writing to be copyrighted at a time. After I sent in my writting, I sent in each volume to copyright the drawings and dialogue in my Manga. Also, when I was still a kid I kept all my stories in my mind too (with just a few little drafts in sketch books), but once you're an adult and want to submit to publishers, your story will need to be completely written down (not to mention, it helps you keep track of the tiny details when you work on a long story) Good luck! I hope my other videos will be helpful to you, too ♡

[@26snoopy82]

This is the best video I've see about this topic. So I need to go to the us copyright and pay for a copyright?

[@26snoopy82]

You answered all my questions great video!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So glad my videos was so useful for you! :D I tried to make it as easy to understand as possible ♡ And to answer your question: you don't need to physically for to the U.S. copyright office to copyright. You can simply go to the official government website I mentioned in the video (PLEASE be careful and don't use a non-government site) +26snoopy82

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Site must end in ".gov" NOT ".com" to be an official government site. +26snoopy82

[@ani-laze9060]

I have a question if I'm writing a manga script but cannot draw and plan to commission someone to draw for me should I copyright after I finish writing the script or should I write the script commission an artist to draw it and then copyright?

[@jessicahvoice7545]

Quick question! Out of curiosity, in my comic, my character mentions a couple band names (Miles Davis, The Red Hot Chili Peppers) Do you know if that would that become a problem in the application process? Like, would I have to rewrite the band names to sound similar to them?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Jessica Howard Unfortunately, in this country, mentioning celeb names, brand names etc. can be cause for a lawsuit and many times companies need to pay a fee to use the brand names or the brands need to pay a fee to have their product mentioned or featured in movies, TV shows and publications. That's why most ppl go out of their way to create alternate names for things like Pepsi etc. to avoid any problems/copyright infringement. If you're making money off of your publication and you mention someone's name , company, brand, product, or intellectual property (i.e. mentioning Disney and Mickey Mouse) the copyright holders and trademark holders are entitled to compensation (some of the money you earn with your product, program, publication etc. mentioning their name, product etc. So, please be careful, dear. This is still something you can speak to your publisher about, but they may ask you to change that in your scripts. Good luck!

[@humzahzahabe187]

But for example if I wanted to use Michael Jacksons music for one of my videos how do I get permission from him or do I get it from his family

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

You'd have to get permission from whom ever holds the rights to the music, otherwise that would be copyright infringement. +Franklin Clinton

[@annalamstaes4797]

Hiya, this was very helpful for me so thank you! I do a question. I am starting an adult colouring book, my first one actually. I have a great idea in mind and I've already drafted the first two pages of my colouring book. When is the best time to copyright my drawings? I am researching some publishers at the moment and emailing them copies of my first two pages to give them an idea of my project to see if any of them like my style and would consider publishing my book. Do my two first drawings I have recently done need to copyrighted already before I even sent them to all these publishers or will they mind that there just copies from my original draft? From watching your video I am getting the idea that I should waiting until the project or adult colouring book in my sense should be completed first then I can copyright all at once? I have loads of drawings as a self taught illustrator trying to make it on my own by designing adult colouring books for the first time and eventually selling them. I'm not quite sure if I should copyright them all though? I'm sorry about the long comment I am just trying to get to grips with it all still lol. If you get a chance please visit my instagram page :) Its: al_illustrations. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So glad I was able to help you out, dear, and good luck with your adult coloring! :D ♡♡♡ In regards to your question, unfortunately I am not at liberty to offer legal advice regarding how or when to fill out your application ;___; I'm truly sorry about that, dear :( The best thing you can do is actually speak to a lawyer who deals with copyrights. +Anna Lamstaes

[@mirisoji8406]

Very helpful advice and well explained. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@mirisoji8406]

UPDATE: As of this point in time Registrations online Single Application (single author, same claimant, one work, not for hire) (single items only and not a collection of art like a portfolio) $35 Standard Application (all other filings) $55 Legal Zoom: $114 + the Single $35 or Standard $55 registration fee

[@overheat45]

Oh yeah thank you so much for those informations I really needed to know, now I I am sure I will not do any errors when I'll copyright my manga. :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Okami Otaku I'm sooo happy you feel more confident in yourself because of my video! ^ o ^ I hope you'll enjoy more of my tutorials, sweetie :3

[@overheat45]

My Mangaka LIFE Oh I am already. :D

[@justincaseyouforgot1992]

This was so helpful!!! I'm going to be starting up a KZbin channel at the start of 2017 and I was wondering, should I have my characters (for my manga) copyrighted before putting them in my videos?

[@MrHypnosi]

Really great video. Keep doing this. One question... since the process may take up to nine months for me to be officially protected, does that mean I have to wait that long to start publishing?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

That's honestly up to you, dear. I can't give you legal advice. All I am permitted to do is explain what is available through the FAN'S of the government's copyrighting site +Tim Brown

[@blackham7]

What if you publish first someone copies you and later you get officially protected can you still sue them?

[@hasniichasnii7671]

thank you for wonderful information. I just have one question. Q) So do you copyright your manga by each volume by volume or you copyright once and regardless of how many total volumes it ended up you would still have copyright on all of them.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm not a lawyer so I can't give you legal advice, but I can tell you what I've done. I copyright each volume as it's done. It's gonna take years to finish my story so I'd rather protect it now than wait for it to be finished ad copyright it later.

[@AsparagusApparatus]

Thank you so much for this! I am working so hard on a story I want to actually make into a small series, but I was so scared of how to copyright it! Now i'm excited to know I can send the whole series in for a flat fee instead of being surprised by a huge fee. I hope one day I'll be able to meet you in person! I also do Artist Alleys so maybe one day I'll be lucky and get into a con you'll be at! Thanks and Bless!!~

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh my goodness! Knowing I was able to give you peace of mind brings me so much happiness!! ♡♡♡ Good luck with your story and please keep me posted on any conventions you'll be attending! :D I may just register for them! ♡♡♡

[@AsparagusApparatus]

I was actually at UBcon this past year, but you were unable to make it! ; v ;) I try to do more east coast conventions, I just sold at Otakon a few weeks ago and it was such a fun experience~! ^ v ^ I'll keep a close eye on your convention list!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Apparatus OMG you're right!! UBcon was on my list but an emergency came up and I could go :( Yes! Please do keep an eye out on my con schedule and message me of you're gonna be at one! I'll totally pop by your booth :3♡

[@AsparagusApparatus]

I hope you can come next year! Ubcon is so fun and is one of my local conventions. Hope to see you later this year or early next year!~

[@livingcorpse2380]

Hi! Thank u so much for the info, I definitely subscribed ^^ But I have a few doubts that I can't find any answers anywhere... It's that I have a lot of Original Characters (like 400) that I will use in the same series, but I'm still not sure if I can Copyright them all together (as your portfolio example), or if I have to do it one by one since they're characters. I also would like to know if it's possible to Copyright my Original Characters as 3D models too, with the same portfolio method. And the last one... Can I Copyright the name of my series and story and characters all together, or do I need to Copyright the series name, then the story, and then the characters? Sorry for disturbing, just want to make sure how to do things right... Thanks 😁👍

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear!😄 Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel! I read your questions and I totally understand your concerns-- but unfortunately, I am not at liberty to offer legal counseling and can't advise you on what you should do. Legally, all I can offer is an explanation of what "copyright" is and whatever the Library of Congress has available in their FAQ. The best thing to do is reach out to a lawyer that specializes in intellectual property law. I am very sorry I couldn't help you 😩😢

[@livingcorpse2380]

@@MyMangakaLIFE It's ok, I'll continue searching then. Thanks for replying and have a nice day/night 😁👍

[@tylerkemmerer]

Just wanna say I love your videos. I learned a lot but I had one small question me and others might wanna know. if you did not answer it yet. Does a copyright protect the single book or does it protect future volumes in the series as well? If you can answer this i would greatly appreciate it. :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

THANK YOU so much for enjoying my videos, sweetie! I'd be more than happy to answer this ♡ A copyright can protect both: you can send in the scripts of your story that covers the entire story and you can also copyright each volume (art and writing) as you complete them. I recommend doing both :)

[@bryleeisdabest9271]

Tnx for making these helpful videos. I'm probably to young to make manga but I'd like to start and make a good one and you have helped SO much .

[@TazHall]

You're never too young. The earlier you start practicing the better!

[@Robin505q]

Hi there! I'm currently working on a manga. I haven't published it since it's not finished. However I would like to post my characters on Instagram to advertise it. How would I go about copyrighting and trademarks so that my characters aren't stolen before I publish????

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear 😊 The answers to your copyright questions are in this video and on the copyright forms (I believe I've provided a link to the Library of Congress (".gov" NOT ".com", since it is a GOVernment site). Legal Zoom can also offer some help 😊

[@Robin505q]

@@MyMangakaLIFE Thank you for replying! I did have a look at all the links and from what I saw it says date of completion.....however what if it's still not completed? Also would manga and comics come under visual or literary works?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Although I know the answer (because I've gone through the process myself), I fear that legally, I'm not at liberty to offer any form of legal advice/counseling beyond what is available on the Library of Congress FAQ 😞 Everything I covered in my video is a breakdown of what is on their FAQ. The answer to your question came to me through an attorney from the Library of Congress who was assigned to file my forms.

[@Robin505q]

@@MyMangakaLIFE ah okay, thank you for taking the time to reply to me. Wish you all the best

[@Beth1498]

You're a life saver, ma'am

[@reedactalycious2484]

is there an actual building i can go to? i dont like doing it online

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

No, there isnt, dear. That's a government building. +Reedactalycious

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

But you are able to mail in your application (as I stated in the video) +Reedactalycious

[@reedactalycious2484]

ok thanks alot

[@samanthathrower8069]

I like how you explain things. I'm hoping you could give me some helpful links or input in how the process works when it comes to copyrighting your artwork. Meaning, your various works of art not just one theme; I've been on the copyright site but it's so confusing. Hope you can help with this.

[@whitetailedrabbit_productions]

Not me watching in 2020 while doing character sketches for my manga. Trying to figure out what im doing.... but like. Any time i create new art for the series. A new volume gets released. Do i have to do another copyright? When i submit it do i have to have the pages done ready to be printed and script for the next volume? I have so many questions so i can do this right 😭😭

[@hasniichasnii7671]

one more question. Q)Do I have to copyright through the whole process just like you mentioned if I am posting my comics online like tapastic, webtoons etc.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I can't give you any legal advice because I am not a lawyer, but I'll tell you what I've done: I copyright each volume individually (remember that the writting, even if it's printed on the page, needs a separate application. Writting, drawing, architecture etc. require different copyright applications).

[@JACKJOYAdeadlygraphicstudio]

GOING TO RESHARE THIS~THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND GREAT VIDEOS =)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG ♡ Thank you so much, dear! I'm so happy you enjoyed my video this much! ♡ +JACK JOYA

[@JACKJOYAdeadlygraphicstudio]

I WILL BE SHARING MORE~LOVE YOUR ART TOO =)

[@billytherobot]

big thumbs up from me. i went on your website and you are an awesome artist with natural talent. nice job. i have a question. if you apply for a copyright and are waiting the long duration of time to get your packet in the mail...are you still protected if someone steels your art during the time you are waiting to be validated?

[@wasabeh369]

hii..the website link to apply for the copyright is international ? or just for the US citizen

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

The link I gave is for the USA, but I believe that each country has their own version of the Library of Congress where they can apply for copyright 🥰