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Manuscript · Risk
Copyright and trademark basics every author should know before publishing
You do not need a law degree, but you do need to know which four situations warrant a second look.
#copyright#trademark#risk#permissions
May 2, 2026 · 8 min read
Manuscript · Front matter
Copyright page template for self-published books (with the exact wording)
Every element a copyright page needs, why each one is there, and copy-ready wording you can adapt for a KDP paperback or ebook.
#front matter#copyright#templates#isbn
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read