I think it's also worth mentioning what just happened to me. I purchased ISBNs from Bowker. They have an upsell page for copyrighting your book. They claim they're giving you discount by charging you $85 and they'll take care of the entire process. Well, I did it. They took my money, and I STILL had to pay the $65 filing fee. In other words, they ran off with my $85 and saved me about.... 5 minutes of headache. Wow. Don't do it. Their page is title "CopyrightsNow!" which is a property of DigiRights. I'm sharing this in the hopes that some of you that are thinking of purchasing your ISBNs through Bowker, DO NOT purchase the Copyright upgrade. They literally don't do anything for you other than ripping you off by claiming they're saving you bit of time.
Wow this is good to know! I've purchased ISBN numbers through Bowker before but always did the copyrights manually through this process in the video. Thank you for sharing your experience!
Dude, I am currently about to publish a book and this lowkey saved me. I’m a teen so I can’t be throwing $85 down the drain like that. Bowker was the option I was leaning towards, but this opened my eyes!! Thank you so much!! 💕
Thank goodness for you Abbie, you've seriously taught me so much and I'm farther along in writing a story than I've ever been. Thank you for all your hard work, you're a great teacher.
I've been working on a very deep novel for the past 4 years. This novel contains many difficult challenges I had to overcome in life, and it means so much to me. Uploading the file to officially become a copyrighted work... I just couldn't help but shed tears. Thank you so much for this.
I'm glad I can get pretty much all the information I need to write a book from channels like yours Abbie! Most every aspect of writing is covered just on youtube!
Hi Abbie 💚 I'm a writer from Italy and I'm trying to mix my passions for writing with videos and editing! I like very much your videos, they are always a motivation to create and write. Thanks for sharing ✨✨✨
Same! Expect I'm not from Italy. I really want to create a book and have an entire "animated series" for it that would cover the books and things that could've been mentioned in it. Which is also why I'm prepping everything this year and hopefully publish my book next year as well as be able to animate/tween well
Thank you so much! I've been working on my novel for a while now, I'm hoping to have it published sometime in 2024! I'm super excited to read The Otherworld, my book also has an island/lighthouse, except mine's a lot darker and more ominous lol. Can't wait to see what you publish next 💙
Abbie, thank you so very much, for all these wonderful tips and very useful info. When I first started writing, I was completely lost, as where to start and your video's, helped me build a book from ground up. Don't know, if it'll ever be published, but practice makes perfect! All my thanks, goes to you! ❤
This was very good information. Thank you very much! I pray for Joy, Love, Peace, Prosperity, Good Health and an abundance of Blessings for you and your family and friends. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
Wow! You made that look so easy! 😱 I thought it was going to be so much more involved and scary. After watching this video, the scariest part is the price, which isn't even half as bad as I thought it would be. Thank you so much!
Love and be careful with your rights to your creative work. It is imperative that you own the copyright to your creative work at all times. Even if you must be an anonymous creator, there must be someone on the other side that have your interests covered that you trust. If not, that precious creative flame that gives wealth, culture, and prosperity to all can flicker and disappear. Keep it safe.
Hi Abbie, I'm an avid reader, I'll take books in any format. I've been working on writing my own novel and that's how I happened upon your channel. I've learned a lot from your videos and others. I have a few books figured out but keep getting stuck on the actual writing part. I know I'll push through this block! I heard about your book "100 Days of Sunlight" on your channel and bought the audible version. I've been listening to it all day at work and just wanted to tell you, it's fantastic. I'll finish it today (I work long days). Samantha
I feel like if the book I’m writing works out, it will likely take me two or three years to actually finish, including all the not fun steps like this. I feel like a few years from now, I’ll be sitting down with my dad as he explains copyright and how to do it and such, and then he’ll likely get frustrated at the computer for being slow or ‘stupid.’ I love my dad. Thank you for the video btw! I have no way of knowing if writing a book right now will work out, but if it does, I will definitely be looking back at this video for help 😂😂😂
I'm a little confused, especially if your work is a graphic novel how to register it. And if the cover is your cover art. Thanks for the general info. Very helpful step by step registration!
Thanks so much Abbie. It looks like I got scammed not only out of Australian dollars to publish two books but they had both my manuscripts in their possession so I was quick to follow your guidelines and I have successfully registered the most important one which also had the artwork completed by an independent graphic artist. Again thank you so much xo
Abbie, thank you so so so so much for this video!!! I can't even begin to tell you how awesome and valuable your channel is!! I've been writing for many years and am making the decision to pursue indie publishing (I queried, got rejected, and the more I've looked into the industry, the more I feel like "I don't want some publisher coming in here and ruining my babies!"). I am so scared, but so excited too! BTW, I just read 100 days of sunlight (you DESTROYED me!!!!) and I cannot wait for the otherworld to come out! :D Also, also have you done a video (or blogpost) on isbn's? That's another thing that scares me haha
For the manuscript submission, I have a mixture of images and text. Do I submit a manuscript with the images included? They contain letters relavent to the story. Or do I find a way to insert the text only? Also do I include a title page, or just jump into chapter 1?
In case anyone else is from the UK, according to the gov website, there is no register of copyright works in the UK. You just get copyright protection.
New to your videos. Between you, Jerry Jenkins, and K.M.Weiland, I'm confident that I'll be able to confidently make the transition from screenwriter to book author. This video is a godsend as I have been wondering about this for a while. Questions - 1) If you use a pen name, is there a place for it when you apply for a copyright? 2) Does registering your book with the WGA provide sufficient protection? If it's good enough for a screenplay then why not? 3) The moment you register your copyright, is that when you can then use it, or do you have to wait for the letter? 4) Who puts the copyright in the book, you or the publisher? Thanks a million.
Abbie, do we need to add our book cover on the start of our official final manuscript while uploading to the copyright page? Also, do we need to add a copyright page in the final official manuscript which we are registering for copyright? Lastly, can you make a video about ISBN? I am absolutely new to writing so it will help me a lot. Thanks Abbie. I have learnt a lot from you. ❤❤❤
Great questions! You do not need to provide your book cover to register the copyright for your book. You can include a copyright notice in the front matter (like the one I show at 06:50) with the year of the registration and your name. I will make a video about ISBNs in the future for sure! I use Bowker to purchase my ISBNs and they are very reputable in my experience. :) I hope that helps!
Thank you Abbie😊. Your tutorial was very clear and so easy to follow ( even for a person like me, who can be technically challenged😂). God bless you and thank you so much again!
Excellent tutorial! Coupla questions: What if... I make minor revisions to the book, do I have to redo the copyright? And What about translations? Do I have to copyright each language? Thanks so much!
Great information! I am not there yet. But my question, if anybody knows, is if I am a US citizen but resident of another country (Japan) can I still copyright my book in the US? I ask because I am not competent in reading and writing Japanese and I would prefer to register my copyright in the US. I do have a mailing address in the US but no residence or phone number. Thank you!!!
Dear Abbie, two questions: how does the process change with pseudo-names and 2: if you publish internationally, like Canada, Uk, Australia, do you need to do copyrights for every country? (and does publishing through Amazon change that?) Thank youuuuuuu ❤❤❤
If you're publishing under a pen name, you will simply enter the pseudonym alongside your information in the appropriate fields during the registration process. (You can see the spot for a pseudonym at 10:23 on the lower right side of the screen.) As for publishing worldwide, you do not need to register a copyright for each country you publish in. The copyright is for one work and so you only need to register a copyright in the country you're based in. 😁 I hope that helps!
@@AbbieEmmons thank you so much Abbie! Im so humbled that you responded to me 🙏❤️ thr information is so helpful, I hope I can thank you in person one day ❤️
If you live in Canada your work is automatically copyrighted the moment you start writing. There is a Copyright Act that protects you. You can also send in a copy of your work to the Copyright Act department and have it on file, this costs $50 to $65.
If you are planning to release your book to the world, do you need to register for copyrights in different countries? Ex. You are from UK but also sell your book in USA, Australia, etc. Do you need to copyright your work in other countries, or is your copyright in your home country sufficient?
Hello Abbie. Thank you so much for this amazing video. I LOVE your videos as I often mention and I have learnt a lot from you. I am currently in the formatting stage of my book. I will be releasing it for pre-order on 27th July. I hope that one day you can read the book that you helped me create. Thank You Abbie. Keep Up The Great Work You Are Doing My Friend.
Dearest Abbie, I’ve been watching your videos for several months now. My road to become an author is still very far in the distance and I have been getting overwhelmed by the whole process but thanks to you, you helped me to get through this writing mess and by you breaking down the „How-to“ - I’m starting to understand it better. So, thank you 🫶🏻💕
Thank you so much for this step by step tutorial! Made it so easy for me! Butttt… I registered over a month ago and it’s still not active! I followed every step to the T. The website says that it could take 1.5-3 months. 😮 I was looking for it to be active within a week or 2 of registering.
What if I want to copyright under my legal name, but my work is published using a pen name? Any differences here? Or just register it using my legal name?
Thank you fot this video. However I was wondering about the editor you mentioned. How can we protect our work with an editor? Any advice or link would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ❤
Thank you, Abby! You are the best!!! I have a question. While I am registering my book, when can I use my pseudonym, to change my name? Before I publish? Wil this not interfere with registration or after? Because when I register my book i will indicate my real name. Please and thank you!
I have a tini-tiny question. If I am using a pen name on my book and don't want my actual name out there, can I write my pen name in copywriting or do I have to use my real name?
The process to correctly register a pseudonym (pen name) can be tricky, especially if you want to keep your legal name private. Here’s the US Copyright Office’s informational link to register “Pseudonyms”: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf
Thank you for providing more practical evidence in creating a book like this! I just have one question: if you create a copyright registration based on your final manuscript, then shouldn't you make the copyright notice first instead of after?
Thanks. In the UK ( and the EU ) there is no official record. You can take legal action. Authors who will sell into the US market should consider registering as Abbie did here, even though the international agreements in place are supposed to cover you, legal action may be difficult without an official US record.
When you upload the file to copyright.gov, do you need to include acknowledgements, legal stuff, author biography, etc.? Or, do you just upload the Introduction and story? Thank you.
What if you use a pen name/pseudonym, do you use that when filing your copyright or your actual name or both? Or does that also depend on where in the world you are?
Use the following US Copyright Office informational circular link to help you register works under a pen (aka a *pseudonym*) name: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf
Does anyone have advice on whether or not a manuscript should be copyrighted before it's sent to strangers through online writing groups and online editors? I'm still working on my manuscript, but I'm part of an online writing group. I plan on copyrighting it before sending it out to people in the writing group for feedback since many of them are strangers. Then after getting feedback, making adjustments, and sending it to my editor, I plan on copyrighting it again as the "officially finalized manuscript." Would that be an exception to the rule of "only copyrighting the officially finalized manuscript"?
To obtain the strongest copyright protection, you should register your works before “shopping” it around to editors, publishers, writing group, contests, friends, and others. If, after you’ve received feedback and you want to update your manuscript, you can register those new changes via the $65 Standard Application. To save money on copyright registration filing fees, and if your work qualifies, it may only cost you $45 to register your original version via the *Single Application* (aka, “One Work By One Author”). See this link: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ11.pdf Write back if you’d like to receive US Copyright Office video tutorials links on how to prepare the Single & Standard Applications.
You are PHENOMENAL! Now that I have followed your steps to registering the copyright for my book, do I have to wait for the certificate from the government before I can publish? Thank you for this!
@Drjae wrote, “…do I have to wait for the certificate from the government before I can publish?” The day the US Copyright Office (USCO) *“receives”* your completed and correctly-fill-out registration application + your deposit (a copy of your book) + your filing fee, that’s when it’s been officially “registered” If you registered your work as UN-published, wait a few days before publishing it (listing, selling, licensing, sharing, etc.). If may take a few weeks to receive your *Certificate of Registration* in the mail. Store it along with your book with your important papers. I store mine in a safe deposit box.
@PianoDojo wrote, “Should I include the cover of my book in the manuscript that I upload to the copyright people?” Did you create the cover yourself or was it created by a third-party?
when you submit your file at the end, do you submit your unformatted version of the manuscript or the formatted version with title pages, chapter headings, and correct spacings? I have two versions and have been stressing about finalizing everything before I get my isbn and publish. My manuscript has just simple numbers at the tops of each chapter whereas my formatted file has already had the paper size changed, a space for my copyright page, as well as design choices added throughout the document. I just need to know which one to submit.
@workingcanineproductions wrote, “In regards to registering a title, should that title include the series name and number?” You should include a robust description (main registration title) of your book. The book’s finished (published) title can suffice. And you can also include your book’s series number with the main registration title, as well as your name with middle initial. An example registration main title: “Dogs Mimicking Humans” (Series 1) by Suzie T. Jones. If you’re registering a “physical printed published” book, you’ll likely have to submit (mail) TWO best edition copies to the US Copyright Office. If you’re registering an ebook or if the work is UN-published, you only have to submit one digital/electronic copy.
If you feel your comic book is more of a TEXT-based story, then you can register the story along with its visual panels as a *literary work.* If you feel your comic book is more VISUAL, then you can register it and its accompanying text as a *visual artwork.*
For a Children's Book. It will need to be illustrated and finshed before copyrighting, correct? So how am I protected if I go through Fiverr for an artist to illustrate it? Do I just tell them it is copyrighted?
Hi Abbie I have a concern regarding my upload to copyright gov. I was able to upload and I received a confirmation, but I am currently waiting for an email of approval. The problem is that I thought I was including my copyright text page with my book but it might have not gone thru. Can I still add the copyright text to my book when uploading to kdp or should I just not add the copyright text. I am not sure if the page change will make a big difference?
May I ask what happens if you choose to want a different name for your author name? Ie a popular yters who don't want their irl name on the books bc of their fans and stuff ? I don't want my irl name on the books I'm writing but to register for copyright idk if I can even do that and may have to do my name?
@Silent.Jester wrote, “May I ask what happens if you choose to want a different name for your author name?” You have the option to *“register”* your literary works under your real name or an abbreviated version of your name (Penelope Smith to “Penny” Smith; Robert Smith to “Bob” or “Bobby” Smith), a pen name (pseudonym), or even anonymously. Here’s the US Copyright Office’s informational link on “Pseudonyms”: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf The process to correctly register a pseudonym can be tricky, especially if you want to keep your legal name private. If you have questions, contact the US Copyright Office (USCO): (202) 707-3000 or 1 (877) 476-0778 (toll-free).
I found that I couldn't use any browser to work other than Firefox to use the copyright link. Unsure if that is a problem for others. Also, it would have been good to mention what and where to place your copyright info on the book. Do you have a tutorial that includes any changes-revisions to make with your copyright and when it should be done and how? Otherwise, thank you for the tutorial it was helpful.
@MeriamMeliha wrote, “I found that I couldn't use any browser to work other than Firefox to use the copyright link. Unsure if that is a problem for others” That hiccup is common. @MeriamMeliha wrote, “Do you have a tutorial that includes any changes-revisions to make with your copyright and when it should be done and how?” If you’ve previously registered an un-/published book with the US Copyright Office (USCO), and you’ve now updated it with “material changes,” then you’ve created a *“derivative”* work. A derivative work is based on the ORIGINAL work of authorship. If you’re just making grammar and spelling corrections, a new registration may not be necessary. If your storyline has change, then a second (derivative) registration would likely be necessary. To register a derivative work, use the on-line “Standard Application” ($65). Here’s the USCO’s video tutorial: th-cam.com/video/6gNkssUfYas/w-d-xo.htmlsi=694_srVYNFOwys__ To be best legally protected, you’re works should be immediately registered with the USCO -- do NOT delay.
i think this might the only abbie emmons video where she doesn’t mention “ internal conflict”
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it's shocking.. I'm shocked
One would not want to have internal conflict at this penultimate stage of publishing one's work, would one?
@@DanielByers-qf9qi it’s a joke lol
@@DanielByers-qf9qi oh, but one does... one does!
I think it's also worth mentioning what just happened to me. I purchased ISBNs from Bowker. They have an upsell page for copyrighting your book. They claim they're giving you discount by charging you $85 and they'll take care of the entire process. Well, I did it. They took my money, and I STILL had to pay the $65 filing fee. In other words, they ran off with my $85 and saved me about.... 5 minutes of headache. Wow. Don't do it. Their page is title "CopyrightsNow!" which is a property of DigiRights. I'm sharing this in the hopes that some of you that are thinking of purchasing your ISBNs through Bowker, DO NOT purchase the Copyright upgrade. They literally don't do anything for you other than ripping you off by claiming they're saving you bit of time.
Wow this is good to know! I've purchased ISBN numbers through Bowker before but always did the copyrights manually through this process in the video. Thank you for sharing your experience!
@@AbbieEmmons My pleasure. I hope other new authors see this too, and know what to watch out for.
Dude, I am currently about to publish a book and this lowkey saved me. I’m a teen so I can’t be throwing $85 down the drain like that. Bowker was the option I was leaning towards, but this opened my eyes!! Thank you so much!! 💕
@@sunsetsdaisies_24 Glad to hear! I wrote this hoping it might save someone some time, money, and most of all the aggravation.
Thank goodness for you Abbie, you've seriously taught me so much and I'm farther along in writing a story than I've ever been. Thank you for all your hard work, you're a great teacher.
Aw I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for being here and best of luck on all your writing endeavors! 🙌🥹
I've been working on a very deep novel for the past 4 years. This novel contains many difficult challenges I had to overcome in life, and it means so much to me. Uploading the file to officially become a copyrighted work... I just couldn't help but shed tears. Thank you so much for this.
I'm glad I can get pretty much all the information I need to write a book from channels like yours Abbie! Most every aspect of writing is covered just on youtube!
Hi Abbie 💚 I'm a writer from Italy and I'm trying to mix my passions for writing with videos and editing! I like very much your videos, they are always a motivation to create and write. Thanks for sharing ✨✨✨
Same! Expect I'm not from Italy. I really want to create a book and have an entire "animated series" for it that would cover the books and things that could've been mentioned in it.
Which is also why I'm prepping everything this year and hopefully publish my book next year as well as be able to animate/tween well
I'm so glad my channel has been helpful and inspiring for you! Thank you for being a part of the community! 💗
@@akeelahbruce1821 so nice! Congratulations for your projects ✨
Thank you so much! I've been working on my novel for a while now, I'm hoping to have it published sometime in 2024! I'm super excited to read The Otherworld, my book also has an island/lighthouse, except mine's a lot darker and more ominous lol. Can't wait to see what you publish next 💙
Yay! I'm so glad you found this video helpful 😁 That's so awesome your book includes a lighthouse! It sounds amazing 💖 Thank you for being here!
I LOVE seeing videos on this side of writing!! As someone who wants to publish novels, this type of video is immensely helpful!!
First!!!! Ilysm! I can't wait to read your book! Thank you for everything ❤️
Abbie, thank you so very much, for all these wonderful tips and very useful info. When I first started writing, I was completely lost, as where to start and your video's, helped me build a book from ground up. Don't know, if it'll ever be published, but practice makes perfect! All my thanks, goes to you! ❤
You are so welcome! I'm delighted to know that my channel has been inspiring for you 😁🌟
Fantastic, Abbie, I thought I just put something in the front matter, and it's done. I feel so empowered now that I KNOW Thanks
Thanks, Abbie my manuscript is not ready to be copyrighted but you shared a lot of valuable info. Much appreciated
I just completed the copywriting of my book using your video as a guide. You are an invaluable resource.
This was very good information. Thank you very much! I pray for Joy, Love, Peace, Prosperity, Good Health and an abundance of Blessings for you and your family and friends. 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️
Wow! You made that look so easy! 😱 I thought it was going to be so much more involved and scary. After watching this video, the scariest part is the price, which isn't even half as bad as I thought it would be. Thank you so much!
This was super helpful, Abbie, because I was wondering if I should copyright my book or not. I really appreciate it!
Glad it was helpful!
Love and be careful with your rights to your creative work. It is imperative that you own the copyright to your creative work at all times. Even if you must be an anonymous creator, there must be someone on the other side that have your interests covered that you trust. If not, that precious creative flame that gives wealth, culture, and prosperity to all can flicker and disappear. Keep it safe.
Wow. This is incredibly helpful! I will definitely be referring to this when I'm at this stage in my publishing journey!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. Just one thing regarding copyright is that you already have it. You should officially register as Abby is suggesting, but you should know your work is already protected.
In many countries, including the United States, once you have created a novel in tangible form (such as writing it down or saving it to your computer), it is automatically protected by copyright. This means that your novel is protected by copyright law, even if it is not officially registered with the Copyright Office or does not use the copyright symbol (©). This automatic protection gives you certain exclusive rights, such as the right to copy, distribute, display and perform your work.
Although copyright protection is automatic, there are advantages to registering your novel with your country's copyright office. Registering your work gives you additional legal protection and makes it easier to defend your rights in the event of infringement. For example, registration in the US is usually required if you want to sue for copyright infringement.
Idk where I'd have been without you Abbie. Thank you so much!
Thank you Abbie! I just registered a copyright for my book.
Thanks, Abbie!! Really appreciate you breaking the copyright process down and making it simple and straightforward. 😊
Very helpful. Thanks for walking through the copyright site.
I just want to say how amazing this video is. The government’s website is awful, but this helped guide me through it with confidence. Thank you!
OMG I AM SOO EXCITED, thank you for the vid!
Thank you Abbie. I love the basics so easily explained. I'm gonna get my copyright right now!
I learned more about the law from this video alone than I did in all of my years of school combined...
Hi Abbie,
I'm an avid reader, I'll take books in any format. I've been working on writing my own novel and that's how I happened upon your channel. I've learned a lot from your videos and others. I have a few books figured out but keep getting stuck on the actual writing part. I know I'll push through this block!
I heard about your book "100 Days of Sunlight" on your channel and bought the audible version. I've been listening to it all day at work and just wanted to tell you, it's fantastic.
I'll finish it today (I work long days).
Samantha
Thank you so much, Abbie! This will help me a lot!
I feel like if the book I’m writing works out, it will likely take me two or three years to actually finish, including all the not fun steps like this. I feel like a few years from now, I’ll be sitting down with my dad as he explains copyright and how to do it and such, and then he’ll likely get frustrated at the computer for being slow or ‘stupid.’ I love my dad. Thank you for the video btw! I have no way of knowing if writing a book right now will work out, but if it does, I will definitely be looking back at this video for help 😂😂😂
Abbie, thank you for sharing and helping me achieve my dreams of becoming an author! much love to ya!
I'm a little confused, especially if your work is a graphic novel how to register it. And if the cover is your cover art. Thanks for the general info. Very helpful step by step registration!
Thanks so much Abbie. It looks like I got scammed not only out of Australian dollars to publish two books but they had both my manuscripts in their possession so I was quick to follow your guidelines and I have successfully registered the most important one which also had the artwork completed by an independent graphic artist. Again thank you so much xo
Super practical. Definitely going in my TH-cam MFA folder....
Seriously, your videos are some of the best tools in my toolbox!
I actually published my childrens book on Amazon KDP a few months ago before learning this information....YIKES! Hopefully all is good😟. Thanks again!
Abbie, thank you so so so so much for this video!!! I can't even begin to tell you how awesome and valuable your channel is!!
I've been writing for many years and am making the decision to pursue indie publishing (I queried, got rejected, and the more I've looked into the industry, the more I feel like "I don't want some publisher coming in here and ruining my babies!"). I am so scared, but so excited too!
BTW, I just read 100 days of sunlight (you DESTROYED me!!!!) and I cannot wait for the otherworld to come out! :D
Also, also have you done a video (or blogpost) on isbn's? That's another thing that scares me haha
For the manuscript submission, I have a mixture of images and text. Do I submit a manuscript with the images included? They contain letters relavent to the story. Or do I find a way to insert the text only? Also do I include a title page, or just jump into chapter 1?
In case anyone else is from the UK, according to the gov website, there is no register of copyright works in the UK. You just get copyright protection.
Thanks soo much Abbie you have inspired me a lot in your videos. Even to continue my book I abandoned and gave up on a long time ago. Big fan!
Thanks for your video. I would never have been able to navigate the copyright process by myself.
Perfect timing! Thanks a lot Abbie 💞☺️
New to your videos. Between you, Jerry Jenkins, and K.M.Weiland, I'm confident that I'll be able to confidently make the transition from screenwriter to book author. This video is a godsend as I have been wondering about this for a while. Questions - 1) If you use a pen name, is there a place for it when you apply for a copyright? 2) Does registering your book with the WGA provide sufficient protection? If it's good enough for a screenplay then why not? 3) The moment you register your copyright, is that when you can then use it, or do you have to wait for the letter? 4) Who puts the copyright in the book, you or the publisher? Thanks a million.
Thanks Abbie it is really useful info. Every time I have any problems in writing Your advice always helped me a lott😸😸
I'm so glad! 💗
I know other people already asked but you’ll probably have to make a follow up on what to do when you use a pen name
This!!
Should you still copyright your book if you're trying to go through traditional publishing? Or do agents/publishers handle that?
Thank you so much for this video Abbie!! I had so many questions and I thought it'd be so hard to do all this technical stuff. 😊❤
You literally made my life so easy!!! Thank you!!
Thank you! This was very helpful😊
This was INCREDIBLY HELPFUL!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!
This is my first experience. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
Hello Abbie! How do you copyright pen names?
Abbie, do we need to add our book cover on the start of our official final manuscript while uploading to the copyright page? Also, do we need to add a copyright page in the final official manuscript which we are registering for copyright?
Lastly, can you make a video about ISBN? I am absolutely new to writing so it will help me a lot.
Thanks Abbie. I have learnt a lot from you. ❤❤❤
Great questions! You do not need to provide your book cover to register the copyright for your book. You can include a copyright notice in the front matter (like the one I show at 06:50) with the year of the registration and your name. I will make a video about ISBNs in the future for sure! I use Bowker to purchase my ISBNs and they are very reputable in my experience. :) I hope that helps!
Thank you Abbie😊. Your tutorial was very clear and so easy to follow ( even for a person like me, who can be technically challenged😂). God bless you and thank you so much again!
Thank you so much Abbie for the video!!! Very helpful indeed!!!
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I had to change the title of my book because I went on Amazon and there were other authors with the same title.
What happened to all those people in the US and UK who say that as soon as you publish it is copyrighted?
Thank you for answering questions I have had for years!
Helpful. Useful. Thank You. 👍
Excellent tutorial!
Coupla questions:
What if...
I make minor revisions to the book, do I have to redo the copyright?
And
What about translations? Do I have to copyright each language?
Thanks so much!
Great easy to follow instruction. If you submit the final edited draft, do you have to include the book cover as well?
Great information! I am not there yet. But my question, if anybody knows, is if I am a US citizen but resident of another country (Japan) can I still copyright my book in the US? I ask because I am not competent in reading and writing Japanese and I would prefer to register my copyright in the US. I do have a mailing address in the US but no residence or phone number. Thank you!!!
Dear Abbie, two questions: how does the process change with pseudo-names and 2: if you publish internationally, like Canada, Uk, Australia, do you need to do copyrights for every country? (and does publishing through Amazon change that?) Thank youuuuuuu ❤❤❤
I was also wondering about this! I'm planning to publish under a pen name rather than my legal name!
If you're publishing under a pen name, you will simply enter the pseudonym alongside your information in the appropriate fields during the registration process. (You can see the spot for a pseudonym at 10:23 on the lower right side of the screen.) As for publishing worldwide, you do not need to register a copyright for each country you publish in. The copyright is for one work and so you only need to register a copyright in the country you're based in. 😁 I hope that helps!
@@AbbieEmmons thank you so much Abbie! Im so humbled that you responded to me 🙏❤️ thr information is so helpful, I hope I can thank you in person one day ❤️
If you live in Canada your work is automatically copyrighted the moment you start writing. There is a Copyright Act that protects you. You can also send in a copy of your work to the Copyright Act department and have it on file, this costs $50 to $65.
If you are planning to release your book to the world, do you need to register for copyrights in different countries? Ex. You are from UK but also sell your book in USA, Australia, etc. Do you need to copyright your work in other countries, or is your copyright in your home country sufficient?
Nope! It is sufficient to register one copyright in the country of the work's origin. :D
@@AbbieEmmons Thank you for responding. You have great videos. I've learned so much from you.
Hello Abbie. Thank you so much for this amazing video. I LOVE your videos as I often mention and I have learnt a lot from you. I am currently in the formatting stage of my book. I will be releasing it for pre-order on 27th July. I hope that one day you can read the book that you helped me create. Thank You Abbie. Keep Up The Great Work You Are Doing My Friend.
Dearest Abbie, I’ve been watching your videos for several months now. My road to become an author is still very far in the distance and I have been getting overwhelmed by the whole process but thanks to you, you helped me to get through this writing mess and by you breaking down the „How-to“ - I’m starting to understand it better. So, thank you 🫶🏻💕
Thanks Abbie, I have copyrighted all my work as I also write lyrics and poems and I am also using some of my unique sentences in my books.
Can you make a video on how to get good taste in your series? I'd love to know how to!🙂
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Thanks for the help!
Thank you so much for this step by step tutorial! Made it so easy for me!
Butttt… I registered over a month ago and it’s still not active! I followed every step to the T. The website says that it could take 1.5-3 months. 😮 I was looking for it to be active within a week or 2 of registering.
What if I want to copyright under my legal name, but my work is published using a pen name? Any differences here? Or just register it using my legal name?
Thank you fot this video. However I was wondering about the editor you mentioned. How can we protect our work with an editor? Any advice or link would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ❤
Thank you, Abby! You are the best!!! I have a question. While I am registering my book, when can I use my pseudonym, to change my name? Before I publish? Wil this not interfere with registration or after? Because when I register my book i will indicate my real name. Please and thank you!
I have a tini-tiny question. If I am using a pen name on my book and don't want my actual name out there, can I write my pen name in copywriting or do I have to use my real name?
The process to correctly register a pseudonym (pen name) can be tricky, especially if you want to keep your legal name private. Here’s the US Copyright Office’s informational link to register “Pseudonyms”: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf
Thank you for providing more practical evidence in creating a book like this! I just have one question: if you create a copyright registration based on your final manuscript, then shouldn't you make the copyright notice first instead of after?
Thanks. In the UK ( and the EU ) there is no official record. You can take legal action. Authors who will sell into the US market should consider registering as Abbie did here, even though the international agreements in place are supposed to cover you, legal action may be difficult without an official US record.
When you upload the file to copyright.gov, do you need to include acknowledgements, legal stuff, author biography, etc.? Or, do you just upload the Introduction and story? Thank you.
Thank you for the information
What if you use a pen name/pseudonym, do you use that when filing your copyright or your actual name or both? Or does that also depend on where in the world you are?
Use the following US Copyright Office informational circular link to help you register works under a pen (aka a *pseudonym*) name: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf
Does anyone have advice on whether or not a manuscript should be copyrighted before it's sent to strangers through online writing groups and online editors?
I'm still working on my manuscript, but I'm part of an online writing group. I plan on copyrighting it before sending it out to people in the writing group for feedback since many of them are strangers. Then after getting feedback, making adjustments, and sending it to my editor, I plan on copyrighting it again as the "officially finalized manuscript." Would that be an exception to the rule of "only copyrighting the officially finalized manuscript"?
To obtain the strongest copyright protection, you should register your works before “shopping” it around to editors, publishers, writing group, contests, friends, and others. If, after you’ve received feedback and you want to update your manuscript, you can register those new changes via the $65 Standard Application.
To save money on copyright registration filing fees, and if your work qualifies, it may only cost you $45 to register your original version via the *Single Application* (aka, “One Work By One Author”). See this link: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ11.pdf
Write back if you’d like to receive US Copyright Office video tutorials links on how to prepare the Single & Standard Applications.
So helpful.
I'm starting my own TH-cam channel and creating and writing my own stories. So should I register for copyright for each and every story
Quick question. If my country does not have a functional copyright office, how do I go about this?
You are PHENOMENAL! Now that I have followed your steps to registering the copyright for my book, do I have to wait for the certificate from the government before I can publish? Thank you for this!
@Drjae wrote, “…do I have to wait for the certificate from the government before I can publish?”
The day the US Copyright Office (USCO) *“receives”* your completed and correctly-fill-out registration application + your deposit (a copy of your book) + your filing fee, that’s when it’s been officially “registered”
If you registered your work as UN-published, wait a few days before publishing it (listing, selling, licensing, sharing, etc.).
If may take a few weeks to receive your *Certificate of Registration* in the mail. Store it along with your book with your important papers. I store mine in a safe deposit box.
7:40 is when the tutorial begins.
Omg how cooool is thiiiis ❤❤❤ thank you Abbie!!!
Hey thank you for this tutorial! Should I include the cover of my book in the manuscript that I upload to the copyright people?
@PianoDojo wrote, “Should I include the cover of my book in the manuscript that I upload to the copyright people?”
Did you create the cover yourself or was it created by a third-party?
when you submit your file at the end, do you submit your unformatted version of the manuscript or the formatted version with title pages, chapter headings, and correct spacings? I have two versions and have been stressing about finalizing everything before I get my isbn and publish. My manuscript has just simple numbers at the tops of each chapter whereas my formatted file has already had the paper size changed, a space for my copyright page, as well as design choices added throughout the document. I just need to know which one to submit.
Thank you so much! In regards to registering a title, should that title include the series name and number?
@workingcanineproductions wrote, “In regards to registering a title, should that title include the series name and number?”
You should include a robust description (main registration title) of your book. The book’s finished (published) title can suffice. And you can also include your book’s series number with the main registration title, as well as your name with middle initial.
An example registration main title: “Dogs Mimicking Humans” (Series 1) by Suzie T. Jones.
If you’re registering a “physical printed published” book, you’ll likely have to submit (mail) TWO best edition copies to the US Copyright Office. If you’re registering an ebook or if the work is UN-published, you only have to submit one digital/electronic copy.
Do I have to send the cover along with the story?
I wonder what the difference are for a comic book, what I want to work in, versus prose since it's a combination of visual and text work?
If you feel your comic book is more of a TEXT-based story, then you can register the story along with its visual panels as a *literary work.*
If you feel your comic book is more VISUAL, then you can register it and its accompanying text as a *visual artwork.*
For a Children's Book. It will need to be illustrated and finshed before copyrighting, correct? So how am I protected if I go through Fiverr for an artist to illustrate it? Do I just tell them it is copyrighted?
Hi Abbie I have a concern regarding my upload to copyright gov. I was able to upload and I received a confirmation, but I am currently waiting for an email of approval. The problem is that I thought I was including my copyright text page with my book but it might have not gone thru. Can I still add the copyright text to my book when uploading to kdp or should I just not add the copyright text. I am not sure if the page change will make a big difference?
Does the edition notice of the book come after you’ve copyrighted it?
May I ask what happens if you choose to want a different name for your author name? Ie a popular yters who don't want their irl name on the books bc of their fans and stuff ? I don't want my irl name on the books I'm writing but to register for copyright idk if I can even do that and may have to do my name?
@Silent.Jester wrote, “May I ask what happens if you choose to want a different name for your author name?”
You have the option to *“register”* your literary works under your real name or an abbreviated version of your name (Penelope Smith to “Penny” Smith; Robert Smith to “Bob” or “Bobby” Smith), a pen name (pseudonym), or even anonymously.
Here’s the US Copyright Office’s informational link on “Pseudonyms”: www.copyright.gov/circs/circ32.pdf
The process to correctly register a pseudonym can be tricky, especially if you want to keep your legal name private. If you have questions, contact the US Copyright Office (USCO): (202) 707-3000 or 1 (877) 476-0778 (toll-free).
Hi, how can i include a ASIN number for my copyright page but you only get the ASIN number after the book becomes active? Thank you.
I just got my copyright letter and the case was close but I don't have the copyright? How do I get it?
Thank you Abbie, I love it.
I found that I couldn't use any browser to work other than Firefox to use the copyright link. Unsure if that is a problem for others.
Also, it would have been good to mention what and where to place your copyright info on the book.
Do you have a tutorial that includes any changes-revisions to make with your copyright and when it should be done and how?
Otherwise, thank you for the tutorial it was helpful.
@MeriamMeliha wrote, “I found that I couldn't use any browser to work other than Firefox to use the copyright link. Unsure if that is a problem for others”
That hiccup is common.
@MeriamMeliha wrote, “Do you have a tutorial that includes any changes-revisions to make with your copyright and when it should be done and how?”
If you’ve previously registered an un-/published book with the US Copyright Office (USCO), and you’ve now updated it with “material changes,” then you’ve created a *“derivative”* work.
A derivative work is based on the ORIGINAL work of authorship. If you’re just making grammar and spelling corrections, a new registration may not be necessary. If your storyline has change, then a second (derivative) registration would likely be necessary.
To register a derivative work, use the on-line “Standard Application” ($65). Here’s the USCO’s video tutorial: th-cam.com/video/6gNkssUfYas/w-d-xo.htmlsi=694_srVYNFOwys__
To be best legally protected, you’re works should be immediately registered with the USCO -- do NOT delay.
Thank you!!