What is a copyright page?
The copyright page is the short page of small print near the front of a book — usually on the back of the title page. It tells readers who owns the book, what they may and may not do with it, which edition they are holding, and how to identify it (ISBN). It is also where you put disclaimers such as “this is a work of fiction”. Every professionally published book has one, and readers, reviewers and libraries expect it.
What to include on a copyright page
| Element | Example | Needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright notice | Copyright © 2026 Ayesha Khan | Yes |
| Rights statement | All rights reserved… | Yes |
| Disclaimer | Fiction, memoir or “not professional advice” | Recommended |
| NO AI TRAINING notice | Authors Guild model clause | Recommended |
| ISBN(s) | One per format: paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook | For print books |
| Edition | First edition, March 2026 | Recommended |
| Publisher & contact | Imprint name, website, email for permissions | Recommended |
| Credits | Cover design, editing, illustrations | Optional |
| LCCN, printer’s key, “Printed in” | 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 | Optional |
How to make your copyright page in 4 steps
- Pick your book type. The template switches on the right wording — a fiction disclaimer for novels, a “not professional advice” note for how-to books, a medical note for health and cookbooks, a public-domain note for classics.
- Fill in the title, author and year. The year is the year the book is first published. If you write under a pen name, the copyright holder can be your legal name or your company.
- Add ISBNs and credits. The tool checks each ISBN’s check digit and converts old 10-digit ISBNs to ISBN-13.
- Download or copy. Get a Word file, a PDF in your trim size, or an EPUB-ready XHTML page, or copy the text into Atticus, Vellum, Kindle Create or Google Docs.
Copyright page examples
Simple fiction copyright page
Copyright © 2026 Ayesha Khan. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced… This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously… First edition, 2026. ISBN 978-1-234567-89-7 (paperback).
Nonfiction copyright page
Adds a disclaimer that the book is for information only and not legal, financial or medical advice, a note about third-party websites, and a trademarks notice if you mention brands.
Children’s picture book
Lists two copyrights — “Text copyright © 2026 [author]” and “Illustrations copyright © 2026 [illustrator]” — when the illustrator keeps the rights to the artwork.
Should I add a “NO AI TRAINING” notice?
Many authors now add a notice saying the book may not be used to train generative AI. The Authors Guild published model wording, which this generator uses. For books sold in the European Union you can also add a reservation under Article 4(3) of the EU Digital Single Market Directive, which lets rights holders opt out of commercial text and data mining. These notices state your position clearly; they do not replace a contract or legal advice.
Do I need a copyright page for Amazon KDP?
KDP does not require one, but almost every published book has it and it makes your book look professional. Your work is protected by copyright as soon as you write it — in the US and most countries (including Pakistan, the UK and India) no notice or registration is needed for protection. Registering with your national copyright office (for example the US Copyright Office) gives extra legal benefits if you ever need to enforce your rights. KDP gives free ISBNs for paperbacks and hardcovers; Kindle ebooks use an ASIN and do not need an ISBN.
Where does the copyright page go?
In a print book it goes on the back (verso) of the title page — a left-hand, even-numbered page — usually with the text at the bottom. In an ebook it can follow the title page, but many authors move it to the end of the book so the free “Look Inside” sample shows more of the story. Switch the preview between “Print page” and “Kindle” to see both.
Clause wording follows common publishing practice and the Authors Guild model AI clause (checked October 2026). This tool does not give legal advice; for contracts or disputes, talk to a qualified lawyer.
What goes on a copyright page
- Copyright notice: © year and the author’s or publisher’s name.
- “All rights reserved” and what readers may and may not copy.
- ISBN for each edition (paperback, hardcover and ebook have different ISBNs).
- Edition and printing information.
- Disclaimers that fit the book — fiction, medical, financial, memoir.
- Credits: cover design, editing, illustration, translation.
- Publisher name, website and contact.
Templates for every kind of book
Choose basic, fiction, nonfiction and how-to, memoir, children’s picture book, poetry, health and cookbook, business and finance, journal and planner, public-domain classic or translation. Each template uses the wording that type of book usually needs — for example, a fiction disclaimer that characters are imaginary, or a health disclaimer that the book is not medical advice.
AI training notice
Many authors now add a line saying the text may not be used to train artificial intelligence. You can include it with one click.
Print and ebook versions
Make separate versions for print (with the printing line and paperback ISBN) and ebook (with the ebook ISBN). Download as Word, PDF or an EPUB page (.xhtml), or copy the text or HTML. Preview on a print page, a Kindle and in dark mode.
This page gives standard wording, not legal advice. For special cases, check with a publishing professional.