Written work rarely appears fully formed. Ideas begin as notes, drafts, and early versions that may change many times before publication.
Proof of Date helps writers establish when a piece of writing existed, long before it is shared, submitted, or published.
Why writers time-stamp their work
- Drafts are shared with editors or collaborators
- Articles go through multiple revisions
- Manuscripts are submitted months or years before publication
- Authorship and originality can be questioned later
By time-stamping your work as it develops, you create a clear record of your writing timeline.
What can be documented
- Early drafts and outlines
- Articles and essays
- Manuscripts and book chapters
- Revisions and alternate versions
- Notes and supporting text
Each version tells part of the story. Proof of Date allows you to preserve progress, not just final drafts.
Before submission or publication
Once writing is submitted, published, or widely shared, timelines can become difficult to prove. Proof of Date allows you to establish authorship before exposure, when your work is most vulnerable.
Proof of Date does not replace copyright registration or publication records. It complements them by documenting creation and development over time.
Maintain control and privacy
Your writing remains private. Nothing is published or shared. You choose what to prove and when.
Sometimes all you need is a simple record that says:
“This draft existed on this date.”
