Today we’re talking all about COPYRIGHTS. When to file them, HOW to file them, and why you should copyright your book before sending it out into the world. If you’re an indie author or a writer who feels anxious about sending your vulnerable book baby out into the world… this video is for you. Like all legal things, copyrights can be a bit complicated. That’s why, in this video, we’re keeping things simple and getting right to the point. I’m going to show you STEP-BY-STEP how to copyright your book so that you can have peace of mind knowing your work is legally protected for years to come. I’m also going to answer some frequently asked questions about copyrights such as: - What is a copyright? - When should you copyright your book? - Can you copyright a book title? - Can you copyright an idea? - Does a copyright notice work the same as a registered copyright? - When do copyrights expire? - How many copyrights do you need for one book? If you have ever felt confused about copyrighting your book, I hope this video will answer your questions and give you confidence as you protect your intellectual property. Let’s get into it! 🔍 LEARN MORE ABOUT COPYRIGHTING YOUR BOOK IN THIS ARTICLE: https://kindlepreneur.com/how-to-copyright-a-book/ ________________________________ ✨T I M E S T A M P S✨ 00:00 Introduction 00:50 What is a copyright? 03:18 When should you copyright your book? 04:41 Can you copyright a book title? 05:29 Can you copyright an idea? 06:11 Is a copyright notice the same as a registered copyright? 07:14 HOW TO COPYRIGHT YOUR BOOK 16:32 Expiration and editions 17:40 Subscribe for more indie publishing videos :) ________________________________ Subscribe for weekly episodes of #WritersLifeWednesdays! Make Your Story Matter™ and make your author dreams come true… new videos every Wednesday. ✨ V A L U A B L E R E S O U R C E S✨ ❤️GET BONUS CONTENT + SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons 📚READ MY DEBUT NOVEL, 100 DAYS OF SUNLIGHT: https://amzn.to/2Et7fhS 🖥️TAKE MY SCRIVENER MASTERCLASS: https://makeyourstorymatter.teachable.com/p/teachmescrivener ✏️TAKE MY MASTERCLASS ON EDITING: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/edit-your-book-like-a-pro 💬TAKE MY BOOK BLURB MASTERCLASS: https://www.learnfromabbie.com/p/how-to-craft-a-bestseller-book-blurb 📓GET MY FREE WRITING TEMPLATES: http://eepurl.com/gFYD8z 💵GET 20% OFF SCRIVENER - USE CODE "ABBIE" → https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=abbie26 🎤LISTEN TO MY PODCAST WITH MY SISTER: https://anchor.fm/kate-and-abbie-show 🎥 MY GEAR + WRITING TOOLS: https://abbieemmonsauthor.com/my-gear 🎵 I GET ALL MY MUSIC FROM EPIDEMIC SOUND… CLAIM YOUR 60-DAY FREE TRIAL HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/v02bl3/ MORE VIDEOS YOU WOULD LIKE: → HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL IN GOOGLE DOCS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCG6Gdj_fWE → THE ULTIMATE CHARACTER PROFILE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1W5DSOlPrw → HOW TO QUICKLY GET OUT OF A WRITING RUT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EGobPbz3jw → HOW TO PLOT YOUR NOVEL USING BRAIN SCIENCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woMYSyOsB6M ✨F O L L O W ✨ blog: https://bit.ly/2Kl21m8 facebook: https://bit.ly/2FS2Ikh instagram: http://bit.ly/2Xr5hUI tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makeyourstorymatter patreon: https://www.patreon.com/abbieemmons Business inquiries: abbie@abbieemmonsauthor.com ✨ A B O U T ✨ My name is Abbie Emmons I teach writers how to make their stories matter by harnessing the power and psychology of storytelling, transforming their ideas into a masterpiece, and creating a lifestyle that makes their author dreams come true. Story isn’t about “what happens” — it’s about how what happens affects and transforms the characters. I believe that there is an exact science (a recipe, if you will) behind a perfect story. And if you know what ingredients you need, you can create your own perfect story with ease and confidence. That’s what we talk about every week on this channel – and if it’s something you’re into, be sure to subscribe and join this community!