This is how the printers key will appear in the first print run of a book. Sample book copyright page getting your book published. Over 300,000 authors trust the professionals on reedsy, come meet them. A repository of works of classic writers and philosophers, from sophocles to epicurus, to suntzu. If youre selfpublishing a book, youll need to include a page in the front of your book.
The theory of moral sentiments by adam smith, the rosegarden husband by margaret widdemer, villette by charlotte bron. How to format kindle ebooks page in the second installment well learn how to include a page, also known as front matter. But i often publish standalone stories as short as 3000 words. Copyright page template to use in your book book design made. Front matter is a little misleading as increasingly commonly the front matter becomes back matter in a kindle ebook. How to create a copyright page in 5 minutes with template. Scott has a passion for teaching strategic life skills and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. I would like to go into more detail on how to write a page, as it is extremely important to have all the information included on your written correctly. The definition of a page is the page in the front of a book that lists publication, legal, printing, listing and isbn information. How to read the copyright page of a book pen and the pad. I always examine the titlepage of a book, answered richard. The may have expired or the owner may have released it to the public domain, or it may not have been eligible for federal in the first place.
This is the page for my childrens picture book out and about at the zoo i decided to include my book dedication to my sons and acknowledgements of those that helped in its creation. Now, for many books, the page doesnt take much space. As you will now make this into a printed version format, meaning you will need a new isbn. A protects original works of authorship, such as videos, movies, songs, books, musicals, video games, paintings, etc. One of the most common questions i get from new selfpublishers is, what do i put on the page. In fact, everythings going swimmingly in your plan to conquer the.
Thats the keystone advice for a successful career as an author these days. The book could be in the public domain for some reason. Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so readers can copy and paste them into their own book files, ready for customization. When you write good books with compelling characters, characters with whom your readers fall in love, chances are good youre going to sell your next book to those same readers.
A list of books or articles cited as resources by the author. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Scott allan is a student success coach and inhouse content creator here at selfpublishing school. The of a book is the right to control its reproduction. How to copyright a book quickly stepbystep with examples. Fair use allows people to use ed material without the authors permission if theyre using it as parody, to criticize or comment, or for news reporting. Kindle book copyright page examples for self publishing. The printers key, also known as the number line, is a line of text printed on the page. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. How to create your copyright page the book shepherd. Why do books copyright pages have 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. If the book has entered into a second edition or higher. There is no difference in the language if youre operating as a soleproprietorship, an llc, or any other type of business organization.
The trial of the witnesses by thomas sherlock, the island of doctor moreau by h. Access our free book page example as well as learn how to create a book page for your book so as to protect yourself. Note that were using the chicago manual of style to determine what elements a page needs and in what order they should go except where specifically mentioned otherwise. Most pages are standard in the language they use, and there are plenty of page templates to use depending on the type of page you need. What is copyright and why is it important to authors. Copyright page dictionary definition copyright page defined. How to become self disciplined and accomplish more every day duration.
Here is what should go on that page, and how it should be laid out. Intellectual property rights frequently asked questions. On the flipside, youll see a bunch of scary legal information symbols, disclaimers, isbns, dewey numbers, publisher details and more. Books may be purchased in quantity andor special sales by contacting the publisher, mile high press, at po box 460880, aurora co 80046. Some books have minititle pages that include only the title, but the main title page usually includes the authors name, the publisher, and where the book was published. Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional.
How to copyright a series of books creative law center. I turned the book cover open and realized that i didnt start reading on the first page of the story. From front matter to back matter, book content is arranged in a traditional, prescribed. Here is a list of elements to include when you need to create a page. When you come to creating your own page, pick the elements that seem most suitable to your book. If someone is the author of an original work, then they typically own the in that work. Title page definition of title page by merriamwebster. Standard book number and that each part of the number has a meaning. It includes the notice, the edition information, the printing history, the publication information, the cataloging data cip, any legal notices, and the books isbn or identification number. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to mention all those mysterious numbers. And i dont want the page to take up valuable space in the sample. The title page is the page that contains the title of the book, the.
However, most publishers and selfpublishers include more information on their pages for a variety of legal and business reasons. Not only could it add given stress by having to fix and republish your book, but some distribution sites will turn down your file if they see an improperly formatted page. If there is a 1 still present in the number line, it is the first print of the book from the publisher. Prior to computer typesetting, it was commonly replaced by c. Generally, law is meant to incentivize the creation of original works of authorship for the benefit of the public.
In this article, youre going to learn what belongs on your kindle book page, and you may be surprised at how simple it is. So, sometimes books after 1989 just leave that information off. The page of a book is full of pertinent information about what the book is, who wrote it, where and when it was published and how you can obtain additional copies of the publication. Although authors have pretty broad control how their ed works are used, students wishing to make legal photocopies of a textbook may be able to do so under fair use law. Your books page is an important part of your book marketing scheme. All about the copyright page for selfpublishing authors. Think of the page as the place where the publisher tries to get all its work done, take care of legal and bibliographic necessities, before getting out of the way of the author. On this page you have the following two are out of order, at bottom information on publisher, penguin books picture of a penguin publication. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Holding a book in my hand for inspiration, i started thinking about how i read. The right of first sale doctrine states that any individual who purchases and legally obtains a ed work may sell or give way the original copy of the purchased work. I dont want readers who sample my books to have to wade through the details.
Before 1989, the presence of the symbol was crucial for obtaining, and it is still the case for works from before 1989. A book industry professional who represents authors and illustrators, helping. Preregistration is not a substitute for registration its purpose is to allow an infringement action to be brought before the authorized commercial distribution of a work and full registration thereof, and to make it possible, upon full registration, for the owner to receive statutory damages and attorneys fees in an infringement action. In order for your book to be ed, your page should include several essential components. This all falls under the fair use terms which grant. Shes been writing about and conducting workshops on publishing since the 80s. If it is the second printing then the 1 is removed, meaning that the lowest number seen will be 2. The page is normally on the left hand side and goes directly behind the main title page. Then when you turn that page, on the back side of it, all the.
Beware this talk will make you rethink your entire life and work life changer duration. The books in digital format can be read here online as html files. The very first page you see when you open the book normally has the books title on it. For the first time in two decades, a huge number of books, films, and other works will escape u. That is, imagine you are holding a book in your hands.
A mass of copyrighted works will soon enter the public. The concept of the legal began in the year 1710 in great britain. The edition notice or page is the page in a book containing information about the current edition, usually on the back of the title page. This is really useful, if someone wants to purchase multiple books or ask you for permission to use more than just a quote from your book. The page is typically located on the verso lefthand side page of the title page. The number line, or printers key, often seen on the page of books is simply a method of recordkeeping that helps identify the books printing and, for some, year of printing a specific book, which may or may not be different than the original date listed elsewhere on the page. On this page you have the following two are out of order, at bottom information on publisher, penguin books picture of a penguin publication history of this book, including isbn of previous printing.
Similar to printed books or works, the right of first sale and fair use apply to e books. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. I cant remember when i started paying attention to it, but now, when i open a book for the first time, i always look at it. Traditional publishers register the books they publish, but if you are publishing the book yourself, you should check with your indie publishing service to make sure you understand who is responsible for registering your work with the office. How to write a copyright page, basics of self publishing. One last thing before we get started this by no means is any form of legal advice as i am not a lawyer, and what im showing you is strictly based on experience as a self publisher. Thats why using a page template can help you make this process a whole lot quicker and easier. Book copyright page examples for your ebook book writing. Keep the whole thing as unobtrusive as possible and. The number line near the bottom of the page doesnt necessarily determine the edition, but it tells you how many times the book has been printed. If your books are written andor published under a business structure of some sort, you can list your company as the owner on your page in your ebook. The title of the book and message stating that the book was both written and illustrated by myself in 2012. Ironclad book copyright page examples that will protect you. In this post, youll learn the important elements of a page and other essentials.
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