If I decide to self-publish a book what happens to the copyright? Is there a way to prevent others from claiming copyrights for a book published autonomously? Are there OS licenses specifically tuned for books?

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[–] GenderNeutralBro@lemmy.sdf.org 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/

You probably want the SA (share-alike) or NC-SA (non-commercial share-alike) but take a look and decide what suits you best.

From https://creativecommons.org/faq/#do-i-have-to-provide-my-name-can-i-ask-that-my-name-be-removed :

Do I have to provide my name? Can I ask that my name be removed?

As a licensor, you may choose to receive under any name that you wish, such as a pseudonym or pen name, or you may choose not to be credited by name at all, and to publish anonymously. You do not have to be credited under your legal name. Most jurisdictions permit this, but you should check to be sure this is valid in your jurisdiction.

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Don't go NC. Authors should be able to sell their work (and derivates too)

[–] billgamesh@lemmy.ml 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It's useful as it makes it harder for AI to use it. Derivates can still reach out to ask to be allowed to sell it

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online -1 points 2 years ago

We shouldn't throw humans under the bus just to thwart AI. This is not the way.