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Regina's avatar

This post was so helpful. Great advice...fix it until it's right! Thanks, Darcy!

Janet Fox's avatar

Thank you for this reminder/kick in the pants, Darcy, and for showing what it means to be self-published.

Darcy Pattison's avatar

Kicking myself into gear!

Carla Killough McClafferty's avatar

Thanks, Darcy. Great post.

Nohra Bernal's avatar

Hi, how do you get printed certificates? We've submitted to the LOC website and get an email confirmation, but no printed certificates. Thanks for the advice

Darcy Pattison's avatar

Really? I always get printed certificates. Do you go directly to copyright.gov? When you do that the form has a place to insert the mailing address.

Are you doing print books or ebooks only? Maybe that matters?

Nohra Bernal's avatar

I just read the email from them. It was during covid, when they stopped printing. Do you still recommend requesting a printed certificate (if the option exists)? BTW I appreciate all you do and your amazing and generous contributions for indie authors. Wishing you all the best on 2026!!

Darcy Pattison's avatar

The most important thing is to register. I LIKE getting the certificates and putting them into a notebook. But it's not necessary. Just up to you.