{"id":24782,"date":"2021-11-19T03:00:17","date_gmt":"2021-11-19T11:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/?p=24782"},"modified":"2021-11-11T21:16:13","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T05:16:13","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-novel-has-been-pirated-by-janelle-riley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/19\/what-to-do-when-your-novel-has-been-pirated-by-janelle-riley\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When Your Novel Has Been Pirated by Janelle Riley"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"What<\/a>Let\u2019s welcome back monthly columnist Janelle T. Riley<\/a> as she shares with us \u201cWhat To Do When Your Novel Has Been Pirated.\u201d Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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One day while I was strolling on Twitter<\/strong>, I found a post where a writer had uploaded her manuscript for ARC reviews. (An ARC is an Advanced Readers Copy.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometime afterward, when she was uploading her novel to publish, she noticed the novel had been marked as belonging to someone other than herself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Then, quite recently<\/strong>, another writer friend had the same incident happen when she uploaded her current novel that is due for release at the end of the month.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pirated Manuscripts?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

It seems there are some ARC services out there stealing the work of writers and selling them on another platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should anyone care?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

For the simple reason that we as writers spend hours on end creating the best work possible. (Years even.)<\/span><\/p>\n

There are dishonest individuals out here ripping off the hard work of those who used their blood<\/strong>, sweat, and tears to create a beautiful manuscript.<\/span><\/p>\n

Having someone come along and claim my manuscript as their own is wrong and quite sickening to think about.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a common occurrence that happens to photographers and musicians<\/strong>, as well as to authors, which is why it is important to know a few precautions to take so you don\u2019t fall victim to those who are looking to steal your work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Safeguarding Your Work<\/span><\/h2>\n

Copyrighting your work has proven to be the most effective way of protecting your manuscript so no talentless hack can claim it as theirs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, if someone should claim your work as their own<\/strong>, it would be difficult for that criminal to prove otherwise when you\u2019re holding a certificate from the Copyright Office.<\/span><\/p>\n

It is easy to register all work from photographs to music to manuscripts at the <\/span>U.S. Copyright Office | U.S. Copyright Office<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fee is $55 to register a manuscript.<\/strong> It could be quite pricey especially if you are a writer who can knock out 5 novels or more during the year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common Misconception:<\/strong> Some writers think that emailing or mailing your manuscript to yourself in a form of copyright protection, but actually t<\/span>his action is no substitute to legal protection via the Copyright Office. More information: <\/span>Copyright articles on WFZ by a literary lawyer<\/span><\/a>. More on this misconception here: https:\/\/copyrightalliance.org\/faqs\/poor-mans-copyright\/<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Another idea you as a writer can do to safeguard your work and ensure it\u2019s protected is to verify that you trust 100% whoever you\u2019re giving your manuscript over to.<\/span><\/p>\n

I know this part may be a bit of a stretch as there are people out there who are looking for the next individual they can scam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Protect your work from being pirated.<\/p>\n

Finding Reliable Beta and ARC Readers\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Extensive research, and carefully checking out sites of those who call themselves reputable beta readers or ARCs, can possibly weed out the ones that make you nervous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re having doubts and are not comfortable with an editor or you don\u2019t like how that beta reader so eagerly accepted your invitation to read your manuscript, then please trust that inner voice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whenever I hire an editor, beta reader, or ARC, I give an interview.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Yes, I need to ensure I\u2019m comfortable with the individual I\u2019m handing the item I worked so hard for their viewing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I want to know what methods they use,<\/strong> how long they\u2019ve been doing the work, and how large is their client base.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If my questions aren\u2019t answered enough to make me feel comfortable sending my manuscript, then they\u2019re not getting the work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Think of it like this:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

Would you give your newborn over to a \u201cchildcare worker\u201d without first doing a background check?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Would you send your child outside to ride their bike without some protection so they don\u2019t become hurt?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You should have this same way of thinking when it comes to your manuscript.<\/span><\/p>\n

Being a writer is a demanding job. Worrying about if someone is lurking around the corner to pirate your work shouldn\u2019t add more stress.<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/h2>\n

\"Janelle<\/a>Janelle lives in Louisiana with her husband, their three children, and Hamilton their half lab half Rottweiler. Along with writing, she\u2019s a professional photographer and enjoys being outdoors photographing people and nature. <\/span>When not writing or photographing, she enjoys traveling, drawing, listening to music, and cooking.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Janelle\u2019s on Twitter @janelletriley1<\/a> and Instagram @tejay_riley5<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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OTHER WFZ RESOURCES\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2021\/08\/13\/how-long-does-copyright-last-by-kelley-way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/08\/what-is-copyright-by-kelley-way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/what-does-copyright-protect-by-kelley-way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/writersfunzone.com\/blog\/2019\/09\/20\/what-does-copyright-protect-by-kelley-way<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Course: How to get book reviews: <\/span>https:\/\/school.bethbarany.com\/courses\/enrolled\/53203<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Course: How to find critique partners:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/school.bethbarany.com\/p\/how-to-find-critique-partners<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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