: Re: Avoiding legal issues with plot similarities between my book and a movie in production I am writing a novel whose plot that I just learned is going to be made into a movie---how can I protect

@Moriarity138

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If your intent is to have the novel published (not self-published) and your story is too close to the movie - I'd guess you won't find a publisher. Problem solved.

Your novel must "stand on its own merits" and if it does then there is a chance that even with a similar plot it might sell but if your novel is not as good/exciting/professional as the movie it will be compared/contrasted with the movie by every agent and editor and there is nothing you can do about that.

Last time I check- plots are not something that can be copyrighted.

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