How to do a copyright page for your PLEM academy textbook

Overview

This lesson explains how to create a clean, professional copyright page for your textbook using Microsoft Word and AI assistance while maintaining full ownership of your work.

Step 1: Generate the Copyright Page

You can use AI to generate a base version of your copyright page. Provide:

• Your book title
• Your name and credentials
• A statement about the internship program
• Ownership and rights information

Example instruction:

Important Ownership Statement

Your copyright page should clearly state:

• The book is written under guidance of the internship
• The book is NOT officially published by the organization
• All rights belong to you, the author

Step 2: Paste Into Microsoft Word Properly

When copying from AI into Word:

• Use Command + Shift + V to remove formatting
• This prevents unwanted styling and background issues
• After pasting, reapply your Word formatting (Normal style)

This step is critical for maintaining consistency across your book.

Step 3: Format the Page

Your copyright page should:

• Fill the entire page (top to bottom)
• Use consistent font (e.g., Cambria Math, size ~13)
• Be clean and evenly spaced
• Look like a professional publication

You may:

• Bold certain sections
• Separate blocks of text
• Adjust spacing for visual balance

Common Issue

Sometimes AI outputs HTML instead of plain text. If this happens:

• Regenerate the response
• Specify “for Microsoft Word document”
• Remove formatting when pasting

Professional Standard

A strong copyright page should:

• Look complete and polished
• Match the formatting of your title page
• Be readable and structured
• Clearly define ownership

Book Layout Order So Far

1. Title Page
2. Copyright Page
3. About the Author
4. Preface
5. About the Book (optional)
6. Table of Contents

Key Insight

Formatting is not just aesthetic—it is a professional skill. The ability to make a document look clean, complete, and intentional is part of what separates amateur work from publishable work.

Quick Recap

1. Use AI to generate a base copyright page.
2. Clearly state ownership and independence.
3. Paste using Command + Shift + V.
4. Reapply Word formatting.
5. Fill the page cleanly and professionally.
6. Match formatting across your entire book.