Originally Posted by
GrannieAnnie
I've written a few articles in my life and I guarantee you NONE OF THEM were copyrighted.
This is from the US Gov copyright site
"When is my work protected?
Your work is under copyright protection the moment it is created and fixed in a tangible form that it is perceptible either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. "
It also states that you do not have to file for a copyright although it is best to do so (foir a fee of course)