There are more details that go into getting your book published as a self-publishing author. One is that pesky copyright page, where authors can become stumped by what to even write. Fortunately, there are already experts on the case, which weren't hard to find.
Dave Chesson is a "book marketing nut" as he proclaims, and has also done the leg work to back it up. Since Publisher's Brew is a collaborative platform to assist self-publishing authors to take their work to the next level, we highly recommend checking out Chesson's "Kindlepreneur" website to learn more. But for now, this article will focus on his research and recommendations for writing out a copyright page for a physical copy of a book.
Dave Chesson's Template Guide for the Copyright page:
(Book Title: Subtitle) by (Author - this can also be pen name)
Published by (Your Legal Name or Your Company Name).
(Your Company Address)
(Your Author Website)
Copyright © (Year of First Publication) and (Author - this can also be pen name)
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permissions contact: [Your Contact Email Address and/or Phone Number]
Cover by: (Book Cover Designer Name)
List any other credits you want to give
ISBN: Print ISBN number (print)
Printed in: country of printing
Edition Number (Example "Edition Number 1).
You can check out two more of his templates by going here. But I adjusted my default copyright page for aesthetic reasons, as legally only the copyright notice and the "all rights reserved" statement must be present. However, I also believe it's a great opportunity to display and market yourself a bit more as an author. See my example below for reference.
Book Title: Subtitle (Book 1) by Ricky Hayes
Published by Ricky Hayes - DBA Publisher's Brew
ISBN: 123-1234567890
PAPERBACK
EDITION NO. I
Copyright © (Year) Ricky Hayes
All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise— without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. For permissions request, contact the publisher through the publisher’s website.
CREDITS:
Cover Art By (Book Cover Designer)
Editor: (Name of Editor)
PERMISSION REQUESTS:
Website: publishersbrew.com
Author Page & Portfolio: publishersbrew.com/rhayes
SOCIAL:
Facebook: facebook.com/publishersbrew
Author’s Tik Tok: @(handlename)