Do I need a copyright page for my self published book?

As a part of the front matter, a book’s copyright page is very important, especially if you want to protect your writing from plagiarism. The copyright page is standard in any book — where it’s poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir, or comic. Self-published books are no different, so they should include a copyright page.

Do self published books have ISBN numbers?

Should a self-published author get an ISBN? Yes, your self-published book should have an ISBN if you plan to sell your printed book in bookstores and libraries. If you plan to sell your printed book through Amazon self-publishing or online retailers and book aggregators, you will need an ISBN.

Does Amazon require ISBN?

An ISBN is required to list a new book for retail sale on Amazon.com.

Should I use KDP ISBN or my own?

An ISBN is required to publish your hardcover. The free ISBN from KDP can only be used on KDP for distribution to Amazon and its distributors. It cannot be used with another publisher or self-publishing service. If you use your own ISBN to publish your hardcover, you can use that ISBN to publish your book elsewhere.

What happens if a book doesn’t have a copyright page?

The book could be in the public domain for some reason. Therefore no one would own the copyright to it. The copyright may have expired or the copyright owner may have released it to the public domain, or it may not have been eligible for federal copyright in the first place.

Why do I need my own ISBN number?

Is ISBN necessary? The ISBN helps customers identify and order the exact book they want to purchase. Libraries, bookstores, online retailers, distributors, and wholesalers depend on this unique identifier to track purchases and sales, and it will be necessary to apply for an ISBN if you intend to sell to them.

How do I buy my own ISBN?

You can buy the ISBN directly from Bowkers at isbn.org—which is the only official source for ISBNs purchased within the United States. If you’re outside the United States, you’ll have to contact your country’s agency that assigns ISBNs.