How to Write a Copyright Page for Your Book (With Examples)

When formatting your book, a common question I get from authors is: “What do I put on the copyright page?”

The good news is that your copyright page doesn’t need to be complicated. At its core, it should include a copyright notice, a rights statement, and publication details. You can also add optional information like credits, ISBNs, or disclaimers.

Below, I’ll walk you through what usually appears on a copyright page, followed by some simple examples you can use as a guide.

What to Include on a Copyright Page

Here are the standard elements most books include:

Copyright Notice – e.g., “Copyright © 2025 by [Author Name]”
Rights Statement – something like “All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced…”
Publisher Information – your publisher name or “Published by [Author Name]”
ISBN(s) – if you have them (separate ISBNs are needed for ebook, paperback, and hardcover editions)
Credits – cover design, editing, illustrations, etc.
Disclaimers – useful for fiction or nonfiction depending on content (e.g., “This is a work of fiction” or “This book is for informational purposes only”)
Printing Statement – optional, e.g., “Printed in the United States of America”

Example Copyright Pages

Simple fiction Example:

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the publisher, except for brief quotations used in reviews or critical articles.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.

ISBN: 978-1-23456-789-0

Cover design by Sweet ’N Spicy Designs
Edited by John Doe

Printed in the United States of America

Nonfiction Example with Disclaimer

All rights reserved. No portion of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means—electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, scanning, or other—except for brief quotations in reviews or articles, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

This book is intended for informational purposes only. The author and publisher make no guarantees regarding results and disclaim liability for any damages or losses incurred from the use of this material.

ISBN: 978-1-98765-432-1

Cover design by Sweet ’N Spicy Designs
Interior formatting by John Doe Services

Printed in the United States

Self-Published Minimal Example

ISBN: 978-1-23456-123-4

Tips for Your Own Copyright Page

Keep it simple: most readers won’t spend much time here.
Match your tone: a romance novel might have a softer disclaimer than a legal guide.
Don’t copy another author’s word-for-word: adapt to fit your book.
If you’re unsure about ISBNs or disclaimers, consult your publisher, distributor, or a publishing professional (or me!).

If I’m formatting your book, I can insert your copyright page for you. Just provide the details you’d like included, and I’ll make sure it’s clean, professional, and in the right place.