Copyright ISBN and Rights
2 guides on this topic, in the order we suggest you read them. Start with How to Copyright a Book: What Happens and When to Register.
- How to Copyright a Book: What Happens and When to RegisterMain guide
You do not have to do anything to copyright a book. Copyright protection starts automatically when you write the work and fix it in a form such as a file. Registering with your national copyright office adds legal benefits. In the US, you register online with the Copyright Office. - Do You Need an ISBN for Your Book? Free vs Your Own
Print books on Amazon KDP need an ISBN, and KDP offers a free one. Ebooks on KDP do not need one. The free ISBN works only on KDP and lists KDP as the imprint. Buy your own ISBN if you want your own imprint name or plan to sell the same edition on other platforms.