Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Author Tips for Creating Your Book’s Copyright Page

Does your book have a Copyright page? Please tell me YES! It’s a must have and is always placed in the “front matter” of your book.

And, not a week goes by, when I don’t get an email from an author asking: What should I have on my copyright page?

It’s an essential question, and the answer is: your publishing essentials including copyright year, who owns the copyright, publisher, contact information for it, how to order books, ISBNs, the LCCN … Library of Congress number, categories, a possible disclaimer if appropriate, contributors to the design of your book, and the country in which it was printed.

Where does it go? Another excellent question. In the “front matter” of your book and usually on the backside of your Title page—before Content page if you have one, an Author’s Note or Foreword. All before your fiction or nonfiction content begins.

There is an exception, especially with children’s books. Kids’ books usually kick-off with bright illustrations to pull young readers in right away. Many times on the page behind the title page. Authors can add an extra page to the back of the book that becomes the perfect landing spot for copyright information.

Below, I’ve included what is on the copyright page for my book, Cooking with Judith, originally published in 2025.

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Mile High Press, Ltd.
www.MileHighPress.com
MileHighPress@aol.com
303-885-4460

Cooking with Judith
Comfort Food can be WOW Food!
Copyright © 2025 Judith Briles
All rights reserved.

DO NOT TRAIN
Created by Human Intelligence

No part of this book may be reproduced in any written, electronic, recording, or photocopying form without written permission of the publisher. The exception would be in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews and pages where permission is specifically granted by the publisher.

Although every precaution has been taken to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein, the author and publisher assume no responsibility for any errors or omissions. No liability is assumed for damages that may result from the use of information contained within.

Books may be purchased in quantity by contacting
the publisher directly or by calling 303-885-2207.
Mile High Press, Ltd.
8122 South Quatar Circle
Aurora, Colorado 80016

Editing: Peggie Ireland
Cover and Interior Design: Rebecca Finkel, F+P Design, FPGD.com

ISBN trade paperback: 978-1-885331-99-1
ISBN eBook: 978-1-885331-12-0

LCCN: 2025901007

cooking | comfort food | entertaining

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P.S. One more important note to add. Pay attention to the time of year you are officially going to have you book available. Any time my clients hit late August, and early September, I have them put the next year as the stated copyright year on this page. Why would I do that? Another excellent question.

You are at the end of the year. In just a few months, It’s a new year and your book now appears OLD … last year’s model. Keep it appearing “fresh and new” as long as you can stretch it.

P.S.S. And, if you create an updated version of a previously published book, don’t forget to update this page as well, adding the new year to your copyright page.

Dr. Judith Briles is the award-winning and bestselling author of 49 books and calls Colorado home. When she’s not in the kitchen or in the garden, she’s working with clients as The Book Shepherd, a book and publishing consulting and project management firm that works with authors at all stages of their book to create and publish a book they never regret! She’s the founder of the first Authors’ Hall of Fame exclusively dedicated to ensuring the legacy of authors connected in some way with Colorado.

Judith’s books have been translated into 17 countries with over 1,000,000 copies sold! They have been featured in over 2,000 radio and TV shows including repeat appearances on CNN, CNBC, and Oprah. She has worked with over 1,500 authors and created 500 plus bestsellers. Print publications include Newsweek, People, Time, The Wall Street Journal and … The National Enquirer! Her popular podcast, AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing is dedicated to authors and writers and their success and is ranked in the top ten in four categories on GoodPods.