All Legal Aspects of Self-Publishing a Book (or an e-book)
Wonder what legal aspects of self-publishing a book or an e-book you need to be aware of before becoming a full-fledged writer? Here's a breakdown of the key legal aspects to consider when self-publishing a book or e-book.
Copyright
This is your foundation. Copyright protects your original work, including the text, characters, plot, and even the unique way you express yourself.As the author, you automatically hold the copyright to your work. However, registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office provides additional legal protection and strengthens your case if someone infringes upon your work.What if you use a logo? If your logo is a unique artistic creation, copyright protection automatically applies when you create it. However, copyright might not protect against someone using a similar logo for different goods or services. What if somebody creates a logo for you? You need to sign a copyright transfer agreement with the author of the logo. Psst... We can create a logo, book cover design or even ghostwrite a book for you and transfer all the copyright to you, so you are the only legal owner of the work.ISBN Numbers (International Standard Book Number)
While talking about legal aspects of self-publishing a book, we cannot forget to mention ISBN numbers. An ISBN is a unique identifier for your book, used for identification and ordering purposes in bookstores and online retailers.Having an ISBN makes your book more professional and easier for potential readers and retailers to find. You can purchase ISBNs from the ISBN agency in your country, but... if you cooperate with us, you get it for free! You need to have a separate ISBN number for your hardcover book, papercover book, e-book and audiobook.