You already own the copyright to your book the moment you write it. So why register? Here’s what copyright registration actually requires, when it matters, and the mandatory deposit law that applies to every US publication.

Self-published authors can’t get CIP data—but you might still want an LCCN. Here’s what these Library of Congress identifiers actually are, which ones you’re eligible for, and whether any of it matters for your book.

What is a Creative Commons license—and should you use one for your writing? Learn the difference between open access and free access, all 6 CC license types, and what open access means for federally funded research.

Publishing predators target new and developing authors — and they're getting more sophisticated. Here are five clear warning signs that the "publisher" or "agent" in your inbox isn't legitimate, and what each scam actually looks like in practice.

Traditional publishers pay you. Vanity publishers charge you. Hybrid publishers do both. Know which one you're dealing with before you sign anything — because most of them will lie about it.

The law is clear. The courts have ruled. The Supreme Court just declined to hear the appeal. If you’re publishing AI content without significant human work, you’re building on sand.