Copyright registration
Preparing your application to the U.S. Copyright Office.
Publishing
Copyright, ISBN, and Cataloging Help for Authors
The business paperwork of publishing is not glamorous, but it protects your work and makes your book easier for stores and libraries to handle. We guide you through copyright registration, ISBNs, and cataloging, and handle the preparation, so it is done right.
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01 · What Is Included
What We Help With
ISBNs
Explaining your options and registering ISBNs in your name.
Barcodes
Retail barcodes for the back cover of print books.
Library of Congress Control Number
Applying for an LCCN before publication so libraries can catalog your book.
Cataloging data
Guidance on cataloging information for the copyright page.
Copyright page
A complete, correctly worded copyright page.
In Depth
Why Registering Copyright Matters
In the United States, your work is protected by copyright as soon as it is written. Registering with the Copyright Office creates a public record and is generally required before you can bring a lawsuit for infringement. For most authors it is a small step that is worth taking.
We are not a law firm and do not give legal advice. For complex rights questions, we recommend speaking with an intellectual property attorney.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what authors ask us most. If yours is not here, ask us directly.
Print books sold through most channels need one. Some ebook retailers do not require one. We will explain what applies to your book.
Yes, copyright exists from creation. Registration adds public proof and legal remedies.
A Library of Congress Control Number helps libraries catalog your book. It must be requested before publication.