It is recommended to apply for copyright before publication.
2. Apply for copyright: You can apply for a patent as long as it is your original thing. Lyrics are a part of songs, and only after composing music can lyrics become valuable. I suggest you find a powerful composer to compose your lyrics (the profit sharing is negotiated between you and the composer). Songs can apply for copyright protection (about 3 months)
3, the classification of copyright:
China's works: including literary works (such as novels and poems), reference works, critical music works, drama and dance works.
Art works: graphic works including oil painting, sketch, sculpture photography, etc.: graphic works including maps and technical drawings, and three-dimensional graphic works other than photography.
Audio-visual works: namely, movies, TV programs and other audio-visual works containing images and sounds.
Sound recordings, architectural works and computer program works
4. Apply to the judicial department.