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Understanding Copyright

June 13, 2010 by Nicole 20 Comments

I’m rather fond of my blog title. It came around as I was pondering to my good friend Sian while we were driving to work, what to name my blog. I loved the line I was using in one version of my query letter ‘screw being the damsel in distress’ but I felt it was too long for a cute, snappy blog title.

Enter the brilliant Sianus who off the top of her head suggested ‘Damsel in a Dirty Dress’. A thousand thank-yous!!

Recently it occurred to me that another way to advertise my blog could be via bumper stickers or something similar. However after looking at the price for a hundred of them I thought again. Not that we’re broke but we are getting rid of bills so I really don’t need to add to that. So I thought of t-shirts instead.

Yes I know t-shirts are pricer than bumper stickers (I’m not that dense *grin* and no that’s not why we’re in debt! Well… not exactly..).  Anyway. I thought it would be a nice gift for those people who make the effort to critique my full work. As mentioned in a previous blog – it ain’t easy! So as a thankyou I would get a shirt printed with

‘Damsel in a Dirty Dress’ on the front and ‘Screw being the Damsel in Distress’ on the back *grin* Neat idea huh!

A cute memorable gift and advertising at the same time *grin* Oh so entrepreneur of me ; p

But then I was concerned that someone might copy it. After all it’s cute and quirky (we’re currently sketching concepts of the ‘damsel’, ideally some adorable little female in a ragged dress with an enormous sword ‘hidden’ behind her back). So I had a read up on copyright and discovered these interesting facts!

Copyright automatically applies as soon as the work is put in material form – i.e written, performed, broadcast etc including works on an internet site.

Protects all works whether or not the copyright symbol is shown.

Prevents piracy and unauthorised use of works.

Lasts for the lifetime of the author PLUS fifty years from the end of the year of death.

For more information if you’re interested here are some links.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright
http://www.copyright.co.nz/
http://www.nzfact.co.nz/
http://www.lib.uwaterloo.ca/copyright/index.html

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Comments

  1. Constance says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:55 pm

    Hey Nicole,

    Depending on the style… i would sooo wear a t-shirt (or singlet) with that printed on it:-)

    Chris (fiance chris) would love it…lol

    Sarah

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  2. Constance says

    June 13, 2010 at 11:57 pm

    ok another idea… what about printed on a slinky black nightdress totally cute 🙂 you know a shoestring style, tight fitting style one??

    🙂

    not good for your advertising, but very very cute..lol

    Reply
  3. Kerrin says

    June 14, 2010 at 12:10 am

    yes i'd wear a t-shirt with that on it!
    And thanks for that info, that's really helpful and so relieving!
    I've just added a copyright tag on my blog, but perhaps it wasn't necessary!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Julie Musil says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:04 am

    I love your t-shirt idea. That would be so cute!

    Reply
  5. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:05 am

    Well Pixie another option is that you send me what you want it on and I'll get it printed on that…nothing too racy please!! I don't need visuals *lol*

    And when it gets designed K I promise you & Siany will be the first to own one *grin*

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  6. Constance says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:08 am

    well *grin*

    if you are going to be a Damsel in a dirty dress… you might as well be a damsel in a dirty dress *grin*

    lol

    sounds like a good idea 🙂

    keep us posted regarding the design. Can't wait to see what you come up with

    Pix

    Reply
  7. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 2:11 am

    *blush* Pixie!! *giggle* you so don't wanna know what pics I found when checking that my blog title was original *LOL*

    And thanks Julie! Once done I'll pop a pic on here and we'll see what people think 🙂

    Reply
  8. Constance says

    June 14, 2010 at 2:12 am

    Probably the same sort of pictures that i found looking for pictures of my namesake "pixie" *giggle*

    Most educational !!

    Reply
  9. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 2:44 am

    thats one way to describe it..

    Reply
  10. Ju Dimello says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:07 am

    Interesting post Nicole 🙂 Have I mentioned in some earlier comment that I love your blog title !

    The idea of a t-shirt with the same is pretty interesting.. I think you can use one line in one t-shirt 😉 That way, the wearers can get to choose which they prefer.. "Screw being a damsel in distress" or… "damsel in dirty dress"… both are cute !

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  11. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:32 am

    Ooooo very clever Ju! Hadn't thought of that *grin*. I'll do a video post shortly about the t-shirt concept 🙂

    Reply
  12. DEZMOND says

    June 14, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    yep, the tittle of your blog is rather cute 🙂 and your novel also sounds interesting. Since you like fantasy you will surely enjoy reading posts over at HOLLYWOOD SPY, since I often write about new fantasy, epic, sf, and historical movies and TV series 🙂

    Reply
  13. Christina Lee says

    June 14, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    I am in love with your blog title. I want a t-shirt that says it, darn-it!

    Reply
  14. Janet Johnson says

    June 14, 2010 at 8:41 pm

    Very fun idea. I'd wear the t-shirt!

    Found you at Bethany's blog. 🙂

    Reply
  15. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 14, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    @ Dez – I'm adding ya to my list today 🙂
    and Hi to Christina & Janet, glad you love the idea – I better get on with the design then 🙂

    Nice to meet you all!

    Reply
  16. Café Lopez says

    June 14, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    I heard this was the case about copyright, but never took the time to check it out myself. Thanks for saving me the trouble! I'd be curious to know how the t-shirt endeavor pans out – I'm always interested in what other writers are trying. Good luck!

    Reply
  17. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 15, 2010 at 12:24 am

    Hello Cafe Lopez – actually that'd be a cute t-shirt, so would Hollywood Spy for that matter.

    And Des – I do follow your blog, I just saw the awesome trailor for that Rhupunzelish movie – I so can't wait to see it *grin*

    Reply
  18. WritingNut says

    June 15, 2010 at 1:27 am

    I really love your blog title 🙂

    I think your idea is super cool – I want one!

    Reply
  19. Vatche says

    June 15, 2010 at 2:08 am

    Interesting idea, Nicole. I'm sure that a bunch of people would want your t-shirts and follow your blog when your novel hits the top sellers list. I have faith in you, so write on!

    Reply
  20. Nicole MacDonald says

    June 15, 2010 at 3:59 am

    Awwww thanks Vatche 🙂 I really appreciate that!

    Reply

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