Need a manager to negotiate residuals? :lol: :lol: :lol:
Scott, when you write a poem. Put a copy in an envelope, mail it to yourself registered mail, return receipt requested. Write the title on the outside and DO NOT OPEN.
Sign for it when it comes to you and get that receipt.
It's called a "poor man's copyright" and will hold up in court, state & federal.
Had a buddy use that to sue a big publishing house in Nashville and got a chunk of change in court. When he walked up to the judge and handed that unopened letter/song lyrics to him it was over.