Cnet executive editor david carnoy offers some basic tips for e book publishing and lays out your best options for. Copyright page template to use in your book book design. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. Selfpublishing is the publication of media by its author without the involvement of an established publisher. Dog ear publishing author contract please read and sign the following agreement between you author and dog ear publishing, llc dog ear or the company, for your book work. Copyrights on book printing publishing and printing company. Onestop solution for all your book printing and self publishing needs, our binding service, in addition, will give a professional look to your book. Nancy starkman is a book selfpublishing expert as well as a book printing broker and book designer. Sony opens up ebook platform to self publishers wired. I understand the small print and legal jargon were enough to make. In the past, printing processes and costs prohibited small runs of books, so self publishing was difficult and expensive. May 12, 2019 what if i told you that even if you dont have an audience or email list that you could learn how to self publish a book on amazon and make it a best seller.
The reason, because after the books are published i send the synopsis, many of. Depending on your goals for your book, selfpublishing can get you more. Traditional publishers buy a license granting them some or all of those rights for a specified period which may be for as long as the book. Sony announced a partnership with smashwords and author solutions tuesday which will allow any author to upload a book to their ebook store, giving self published writers unprecedented access to. One of the most common questions i get from new self publishers is, what do i put on the page.
If you do not plan to purchase acrobat full version, you can try some free pdf creation tools, such as. This tutorial will walk you through the process of preparing a manuscript. There is no difference in the language if youre operating as a soleproprietorship, an llc, or any other type of business organization. Publishing services for self publishing authors and businesses self publish under your own imprint. Roxy, publishing a book and printing a book are two different things. The publisher is willing to produce and distribute the work andor works respectively as an ebook on the basis of the following provisions. Knowing what you can and shouldnt do is a critical part of the publishing business. Content guidelines amazon kindle direct publishing. A cip data block is not something you can create yourself. For ebooks, i insert an additional warning statement above the standard one. You have the when you put the words into a fixed form, unless you have signed it away somehow. Kindle book copyright page examples for self publishing. That said, we reserve the right not to sell certain content. If youre using a pod printer, like diggypod, you can include their information here, as well.
I do know that all intellectual property is protected by law from the moment of its creation. As a bookseller, we provide our customers with access to a variety of viewpoints, including books that some customers may find objectionable. May 07, 2019 knowing what you can and shouldnt do is a critical part of the publishing business. Code, laws protect the ownership rights of the authors of original works. Jan 22, 20 publishing services for self publishing authors and businesses self publish under your own imprint. This article is for writers who intend to sell their book in ebook formats. Leaving such an essential intermediate step out of the kindle publishing equation leaves new self publishers confused and feeling uneasy when getting their book ready to upload onto kindle direct. Even if you have formed a publishing company see item 9 below, in 95% of cases, the author is still the owner.
The term usually refers to written media, such as books and magazines, either as an ebook or as a physical copy using pod print on demand technology. This is an introductory guide to how to selfpublish both print and ebook, and how to choose the right services or approach based on your needs and budget. Self publishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings. 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. Self publishing your own ebooks part 1 writing a successful ebook with todays advanced technology, it has never been any easier for anyone to selfpublish their own ebook. This text is fairly standard across books and publishers but you can tweak it. The 10 best books about self publishing a reading list. Scott has a passion for teaching strategic life skills and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. The kdp terms and conditions and content guidelines require that you hold the publishing rights to any content you upload for sale on amazon. Some friends of mine from some other writing forums were discussing this and. When you write and publish your own works, you are now in business for yourself, and business owners protect their property by learning how to a book the right way.
Book promotion expert ben cameron always says writing the blurb is the hardest 100 words youll ever write, and many authors are also stumped when it comes to writing the front and. Work andor works respectively be produced and distributed as an electronic book an ebook. Selfpublishing puts a lot of work onto the authors shoulders, so diggypod. Selfpublishing grows in popularity by the day, and theres already a huge market thanks to the ease of use offered by digital media. Uploading or attempting to upload any content for which you do not have rights can result in the rejection or removal of your book, negative impact to your account status, andor loss of royalties. This tutorial will walk you through the process of preparing a manuscript for publishing, formatting the manuscript and. To lay this book in my lap by marina noordegraaf used under cc byncsa 2. What i am going to share is specifically for how to self publish a book on amazon, through their kindle platform. Onestop solution for all your book printing and selfpublishing needs, our binding service, in addition. According to people who work in traditional publishing houses, authors who pay for their editing, formatting, or cover design are self publishing their work. There arent any definitive rules for how the different sections of front.
You may want to source editing and design services alongside this, or you can use online. The page is where many publishers print disclaimers. Apr 17, 2017 nowadays, anyone can write a book and easily self publish it. Mar 15, 2017 about the only thing that remains constant in ebook publishing is that it changeseverything from the services to marketing strategies. The page, which is usually on the back of the title page, contains the statement, library cataloguing information, credits for photography. Traditional publishers buy a license granting them some or all of those rights for a. For example if he wants to include ed text, photographs, drawings, maps or similar graphic designs he will need to obtain either a. The selfpublishers guide to the copyright page with. There arent any definitive rules for how the different sections of front matter in an ebook should be organized, and it is very unlikely that your book will be rejected for publishing based on how you have structured it except for smashwords, the nitpicky ones. Most selfpublishers get intimidated when it comes to making their first book page.
Services to be performed by dog ear publishing will be governed by the invoices on which you have paid for services. How to copyright a book quickly stepbystep with examples. Some friends of mine from some other writing forums were discussing this and wondered how this might apply to an author who chooses to selfpublish under a pseudonym. When you write and publish your own works, you are now in business for yourself, and business owners. Premium self publishing services packages top self. Book copyright page examples for your ebook kindlepreneur. It has disclaimers for memoirs, recent history, novels, howto, health and sports training. Self publishing is the publication of media by its author without the involvement of an established publisher. When you publish a kindle book, do you acquire the. The answer is pretty much that it depends on you, your and your goals. Self publishing your own ebooks part 1 writing a successful ebook with todays advanced technology, it has never been any easier for anyone to self publish their own ebook. How to create a copyright page in 5 minutes with template.
Self publishing author contract to make your own book. About copyright for selfpublishing books star print brokers. Front and back matter in books selfpublishing advice. Youll see this sentence most often in books that are published outside the united. Here, i regularly update best resources i know of related to learning to publish an ebook, finding the right epublishing distributors and services, and staying on top of changes in the industry. To add in the symbol, all you do is hold the alt key and type in 0169. Cnet executive editor david carnoy offers some basic tips for e book publishing and lays out your best options for publishing. Copyright page example of copyright pages free copyright. This article has sample disclaimers for your self published book. We always recommend you use acrobat distiller to create the pdf file. About the only thing that remains constant in ebook publishing is that it changeseverything from the services to marketing strategies.
Sep 07, 2018 nancy starkman is a book self publishing expert as well as a book printing broker and book designer. That said, we reserve the right not to sell certain content, such as pornography or other inappropriate material. How to selfpublish your book through amazon forbes. Selfpublishing books training authors with cj and shelley hitz. At book self publishing, we provide printing solutions to the independent authors and small publishers. If youre selfpublishing, you should know that the publisher is you not kdp or ingramspark, for example. I ll probably use the short version for my selfpublished ebook. Goldmans email list and received a copy of a link to this discussion. It lets you sell a paperback copy of your book either on or directly from.
Selfpublishing selfpublishing companies publishing a. How to self publish for free, online and print on demand. May 27, 2015 book promotion expert ben cameron always says writing the blurb is the hardest 100 words youll ever write, and many authors are also stumped when it comes to writing the front and back matter another task that usually falls just when youre feeling least like writing another word, after completing your books final edit. If youre doing a health or fitness type book, then its a good idea to cover your ass by adding in some type of disclaimer for your book. Print on demand pod print on demand is the most affordable way to get your book directly to readers.
Jan 15, 2010 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. Selfpublishing print books learn how to selfpublish your writing as a print book. Oct 28, 2009 roxy, publishing a book and printing a book are two different things. The page, which is usually on the back of the title page, contains the statement, library cataloguing information, credits for photography, design, page layout, and printing, as well as contact information for the publisher and distributor. Should i copyright my book the self publishing expert. Here are some legal terms to keep you informed on your rights as a self publisher and protect your works. But if you want to customize your order and get more bulk printed books upfront, no problem. The author is already a registered user on, has read and accepted the standard terms. Have you written a book that you would like to publish or have available in ebook format. Leaving such an essential intermediate step out of the kindle publishing equation leaves new self publishers confused and feeling uneasy when getting their book ready to upload onto kindle direct publishing kdp. Apr 17, 2017 an ebook or electronic book is the digital equivalent of a traditional print book.
Publishing after writing a book is just the beginning. Selfpublishing packages includes 25 printed books 300 pg, 6x9, softcover, black interior, which are perfect for author signings. If you believe a book violates our guidelines, please report it. For most of publishings history, if an author wanted to selfpublish, they had to invest. Here are 6 examples and the books in which they could be used. A short time ago, i launched my very first self published kindle ebook. You are the publisher and whatever kind of company you create is your publishing company. As a self publishing author, all you really need is the. It can be downloaded via the internet and read using a computer or an ebook reader. Sony announced a partnership with smashwords and author solutions tuesday which will allow any author to upload a book to their ebook store, giving selfpublished writers unprecedented access to.
Therefore, we highly recommend also publishing your book in ebook formats. Learn how to an ebook or your self published book, and other basics. While some stores let you publish without having a page, it is always better to have one. You can also use an online, lowcost self publishing service such as to cut out a lot of the technical skills, time and money needed to self publish, but ensure that you still have the freedom to make your book look as you want it to. Its never been easier for authors to get their own work out. Jul 02, 2017 this is an introductory guide to how to selfpublish both print and ebook, and how to choose the right services or approach based on your needs and budget. For example, if you really spend a lot of time on your work, and want to ensure. The selfpublishers guide to the copyright page with template. 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.
There are lots of selfpublishing services and selfpublishing companies. If youre selfpublishing, this would be your information. Spb works with self publishers in the usa and other countries to print and ship books worldwide. Scott allan is a student success coach and inhouse content creator here at self publishing school. But with the advances in technology, not to mention ebooks, self publishing, as well as ing your book, can be done in a few. How selfpublishing works with packages from an awardwinning selfpublisher choose a selfpublishing services package select one of our selfpublishing packages shown in the chart. If you dont want to read the entire post, i talk you through the highlights in this video. Publisher information such as the name and address should be included in the page. 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.
Selfpublishing ebooks ebook sales continue to grow. The term usually refers to written media, such as books and magazines, either as an ebook. On the flipside, youll see a bunch of scary legal information symbols, disclaimers, isbns, dewey numbers, publisher details and more. The book is traditionally published only if the publishing expenses are paid by the publisher. Most selfpublished ebook authors wont include a cip data block. Nov 12, 20 i published two books with publish america, self publishing.
Disclaimers for your self published book bookstand publishing. In the past, printing processes and costs prohibited small runs of books, so selfpublishing was difficult and expensive. Lets just define selfpublish a little more clearly. Self publishing will be defined differently depending on who you ask. We share several different options you can choose from depending on what is most important to you. An ebook or electronic book is the digital equivalent of a traditional print book.
Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so. Ebook publishing is the magic wand that has given indie authors the ability to grow their platform quickly by pricing cheap or giving away free copies at no cost to them. You can also use an online, lowcost selfpublishing service such as to cut out a lot of the technical skills, time and money needed to selfpublish, but ensure that you still have the. Facts and myths for authors zsofia macho september 26, 2017. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. But if you want to customize your order and get more bulk printed books. Some selfpublishers choose to create their own publishing company instead of simply going by their name. This portion of the page is included for customs purposes. I published two books with publish america, self publishing. As for the address, if you dont want to make it public, thats perfectly fine. Since your book may go through many revisions before you have a final copy, you may want to wait until then to file the application. Now its a best selling book in 3 different categories.
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