I'm going to sell idea to Hollywood. I can't write a whole book, or script as it too hard for me.1. Is there is any easier way to protect my idea?2. Is the copyright law (is US), covered in Thailand?3. If any, Can you tell me its format and where to submit it. (Online please I live oversea)
My idea is already write in computer. May I able to submit at copyright office rightaway?
I mean, I have document of the idea on computer. Can I submit this idea at copyright office website. Without doing anything else?
I'm sorry that I'm not write good enough last time. I've fever and I'm too rush.What I mean is. When I'm finished with copyright office then it's now fully covered my idea, right? Just want to ensure that it's really covered my idea.Please answer so I will rating your service.Ps. May I contact you private for the next question? (Pay again, of course) But this question is really serious and private, so I can't submit on website.
yes you can register your writing with the copyright office, but a copyright will only protect the writing itself from being copied...it does NOT protect the ideas/concepts that you discuss in your writing
for the next question, just put my name in the title: "For Alex Reese...."
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Hi, After I got your answer I've been research for what they protect (and what not)http://www.copyrigt.gov didn't protect ideaBut I've find out this serviceWhich they display "What can be registered online?Any file may be registered to assist you in documenting the creation of your work. Some examples of registerable material include scripts, treatments, synopses, outlines, and written ideas specifically intended for radio, television and film, video cassettes/discs, or interactive media. "Refer: http://www.wgawregistry.org/webrss/regfaqs.htmlCan you do me a favor answer my last 2 question?1. They did protect my idea, isn't it?2. Writers Guild of America, West (http://www.wga.org/) Do they exist and have power to protect my idea?And after this I can rate exactly what I'm think about your service.PS. Hopefully you don't mind this long-conversation. I just looking for the solution.
well yes you can register those types of woirks, but those are also protected by copyright...for example you can write a "treatment" and it could be registered with the Copyright Office and the Writer's Guild becasue they deal with works relating to TV and movies and radio. The Writer's Guild is a major organization and yes registering with them will give you added protection.
I'm sorry I've disconnected for a while. I just have flu.Anyway, I've rated your service. "and written ideas specifically intended for radio, television and film"Is what state on WGA website. And I have 1 last question. So, They protect idea, isn't it? I just have to write them down. Or I really do have to write treatment to be protect by a law?Regards
you have to write up something in detail....they will not protect your ideas, only your creative work as written
Sorry for late answer. It's just been busy here. Write up more in detail? If I write short paragraph on how things go in movie. From beginning til end. Is that enough to protect?Thanks again
No that would likely not be enough detail, you would have to write up something more detailed, not just a general description of a story, plot and characters....you would have to provided original and creative writing that goes beyond generic/stock topics and characters and describem them in some detail....because the ideas cannot be protected unless they are specifically expressed.
Here is my original idea:A ordinary young man. Accidently get to know a group of 3 beautiful girl at school. (All girl is the same group)He become boyfriend with the 1st girl. Later, they break up. Few years later, he meet the 2nd girl at university. Somehow, He date with this girl. But later break up again. So, He lost his hope and being alone several years. He meet the 3rd girl, finally they end up with marry.Can you advice me for what I should describe more?more character detail? How they break up, how they met in more detail?Is that enough? or any where is should add more detail?Thank you, I will tip for this service.
you should add more detail
Sorry for being apart quite a long time. To be honestly I lost email to access this page.And here is new add-detail idea.Michael a ordinary young man. He move to a new town. Going to high school first day and accidently get to know a group of 3 beautiful girl at school.*All girl is the same group*1st girl is Sarah, she is white girl, and talkative one.*2nd girl is Maria, an asian and a really pretty one.*3rd girl is Angelia, she is white girl, and shy.He become boyfriend with the 1st girl. During studying in high school. Later, they break up.Few years later, he meet the 2nd girl at university. Somehow, He date with this girl. But later break up again.So, He lost his hope and being alone several years. He meet the 3rd girl, at the worst time of his life. Lost job, Lost girl, and almost no money left. Angelia light his fire once again. And somehow he become successful man, later. Finally they end up with marry.My question are, - Is this enough detail?- Next time, Can I not describe on each character. (As it really hard for me)Thanks again
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