Copyright a Book  When most people think of copyrights, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to copyrights than just the basics. I recently received a book contract from a local publisher. This is a very exciting time for a new writer like me and I want to make sure that I do not make any hasty decisions. The terms of the contract are clear and acceptable. However, the publishing company suggests that I get a copyright for the book. Being a first-time author of a text, I have never had to copyright a book before in my life and I dont know where to begin. Of course, a smart first-time author would simply ask, How do you copyright a book? But I am way too self conscious to do such a thing. I was a little worried that I would seem too green and I did not want to appear unprofessional when dealing with the publishing company. But I am green and I am an amateur in the publishing business. When the representative from the publishing company spoke to me about the contract, I did ask one little question that may clue me in on how to copyright a book. I asked if the copyright was a requirement or if it was merely a suggestion. The representative said that it was merely a suggestion. He also mentioned that it may save me headaches in the future. Think about what you've read so far. Does it reinforce what you already know about copyrights forbooks? Or was there something completely new? What about the remaining paragraphs? When you copyright a book you are simply letting the world know that you are the original creator of the book, invention or art design. The process is a kind of insurance that no one will try to take credit for your work. I bet that there is at least one writer who did not copyright a book and was sorry that he did not choose to in the end.