Does anyone know have you ever copr righted something and would it be dumb or smart to do so?

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There is no fee...just keep a copy and send it to yourself in a well sealed envelope, the date stamp can be used to show you created the work and when if someone uses it. You can also get the post office clerk to sign it for you if you want it to look a bit more official. When it arrives put away in a safe place, and dont break the seal.

$45.00 for as many manuscripts as you send in (a single submission). Patent and Copyright Office, Washington, DC. ~ The above answer is incorrect, that is an old fable. There is an implied copyright on anything you write, but you may still have to prove you had it first, if worst comes to worst