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This document is an agreement for the sale of copyright from an author to a publisher for a specific book. It outlines the terms under which the author transfers all rights, title, and interest in the book to the publisher in exchange for a specified payment. The agreement includes provisions for acknowledgment and notarization.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the copyright published book agreement in the editor.
Begin by entering the date of the agreement in the designated field.
Fill in your name as the Author and provide your complete address, including street, city, state, and zip code.
Next, input the Publisher's name and their corresponding address details.
Specify the title of your book in the section labeled 'title of book'.
Indicate the amount for which you are selling your rights to the Publisher.
Sign and print your name at the bottom of the document where indicated.
If required, complete any notary acknowledgment section according to your state’s regulations.

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Is a book copyrighted if you publish it?

When registration is made prior to infringement or within three months after publication of a work, a copyright owner is eligible for statutory damages, attorneys fees, and costs.

Is my book automatically copyrighted?

Copyright registration is not automatic. You need to actively register your book to obtain copyright protection. Copyright protection is valid for the life of the author plus 70 years. If youre the author, your copyright will expire 70 years after death.

What is the 3 month rule for copyright?

Who is an author? Under the copyright law, the creator of the original expression in a work is its author. The author is also the owner of copyright unless there is a written agreement by which the author assigns the copyright to another person or entity, such as a publisher.

Can I publish a book without a copyright?

Under U.S. copyright law, your self published work is protected as soon as you put the pen to paper. Copyright is based on your creative authorship and is not dependent on any formal agreement with a book publisher or self publishing company, although registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is beneficial.

Does Amazon own your book if you self publish?

The KDP Terms and Conditions and Content Guidelines require that you hold the publishing rights to any content you upload for sale on Amazon.

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How to protect a self-published book?

Place a copy of your book in an envelope and post it to yourself. Make sure the envelopes sealed, placing a label or something across the edges where youd open the envelope and write your name, address, and the date on the label(s) -- that way you can establish that the seal hasnt been broken.

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