Registering your book with the U.S. Copyright Office is essential for protecting your intellectual property. While copyright automatically applies when you create original work, official registration provides legal proof of ownership and allows you to take legal action if someone copies or distributes your work without permission.

The copyright process involves submitting your manuscript and paying a registration fee. Once approved, you receive a certificate confirming your copyright status. This step is particularly important for authors who plan to publish widely and want to safeguard their work from unauthorized use.