It is extremely important that creators of original works (including writers!) know about copyright law. In this intro to U.S. copyright law, I provide examples of what's copyrightable and what isn't, describe the exclusive rights of copyright holders, explain copyright duration and public domain, and discuss registration, deposit, and notice of copyright.

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For further reference:

"Copyright": https://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/copyright

"10 Copyright Laws You Have To Know": https://copyright.laws.com/copyright-law#:~:text=%2010%20Copyright%20Laws%20You%20Have%20To%20Know,usually%20impose%20a%20certain%20limitation%20in...%20More%20

"Can You Copyright a Title?" by Brian A. Klems: https://www.writersdigest.com/copyrights/can-you-copyright-a-title

"Copyright Law In 2020 Explained In One Page," by Frank Moraes: https://www.whoishostingthis.com/resources/copyright-guide/

"After 95 years, writers finally get the green light to lift from ‘The Great Gatsby’," by Alan Wirzbicki: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/04/opinion/after-95-years-writers-finally-get-green-light-lift-great-gatsby/

Also, I am the author and only read from the copyright page, but what the heck: Grown Into It, by Marisa Delle Farfalle: https://www.amazon.com/Grown-Into-Marisa-delle-Farfalle-ebook/dp/B07XXF6ZLD