Should I Include a Copyright Symbol on My Submission?

Beginning Writer’s Answer Book by Jane Friedman When submitting a manuscript, should I include a copyright notation? Your work is copyrighted and protected under law the moment you commit it…

When submitting a manuscript, should I include a copyright notation?
Your work is copyrighted and protected under law the moment you commit it to a tangible from, whether or not you note the copyright status on the work itself. Editors and agents know this and don't need to reminded of it.

Scott Francis is a former editor and author of Writer's Digest Books.