How can one find out how to copyright a short story?

Answer 1

Information on copyrighting a short story is available through the government agency that oversees patents and trademarks. However, such an item falls under intellectual property and already comes with infringement protection.

Answer 2

To copyright a short story, you can simply create the work and it is automatically protected by copyright law upon creation. However, if you want to register the copyright officially, you can do so with the U.S. Copyright Office by submitting the necessary forms and fee. It's a good idea to keep records of when the story was created and by whom to help prove ownership if needed.