“PUT SOME RESPECT ON MY NAME!”
The Importance of Copyright Registration as an Independent Author with the U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress If you’re an independent author pouring your soul onto the page, creating stories that move hearts, stir minds, or challenge the status quo, then let’s make one thing clear: you deserve recognition, protection, and respect. And that starts with making sure your work is officially registered with the Library of Congress. What Does It Mean to Register with the Library of Congress? When you register your book with the U.S. Copyright Office (which is part of the Library of Congress), you’re not just checking a box — you’re making a powerful statement: “This is MY original work, and I OWN it.” Registration is the legal confirmation that you, as the creator, hold the rights to your intellectual property. Whether you wrote a novel, a poetry collection, a memoir, or even a children’s book — your work i...