NaNoWriMo is open to all writers, who are in the process of completing a novel. It doesn’t matter if you are planning to seek a traditional publisher, or if you’re going to publish your book yourself. Because I am a self-published author, most of my advice tends to lean towards self-published authors (it’s favoritism, I know). There are many things to consider when you’re writing a book. One of them, is the copyright disclaimer. I include a copyright disclaimer in all of my books. There are different disclaimers you can use, depending on which type of book you’re writing. A traditional publisher will most likely have an editor on hand, to write a proper disclaimer for you. If you’re self-publishing, chances are you will be doing this yourself. Generally, the copyright disclaimer is featured at the front of the book, usually on the fifth page.  The Book Designer offers six different disclaimers, which can be copied and pasted into your book. You can find them here.

Here’s my copyright disclaimer from Righteous:

Copyright © 2017, 2018 by Nicole E. Woolaston and Woolaston Entertainment.

ISBN: 978-1-7171-68542

No part of this book may be reproduced by any means without permission from the author.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to any real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.  Use of celebrity names is solely for the use of the story and is not intended to interfere with their celebrity, nor is it intended to promote or defame their character or name.

All Our Lady of Righteous Rage song lyrics are written by and are the property of Nicole Woolaston and Woolaston Entertainment. All other lyrics are the property of their owners and are used for entertainment purposes only.

Have a good NaNoWriMo, everyone!