JustPlainLucky

I appreciate the reply. Thanks for the advice!

I'm working on a game (a few actually). I have several ideas, but I fancy myself a writer and musician more than a programmer.

I've considered saving some money to pay someone to do art and programming while I take care of pretty much everything else. I'm trying to learn how to use game creation software (game maker, unity, stencyl, etc.) so I can contribute more than just dialogue and a soundtrack.

How can I protect my idea, but still be able to go around asking people to help with my project without fear that someone is going to take something I worked on, run off with it and claim it as their own?