diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/init.lua
index f59fdbc5fe..02a7dd12ec 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/mcl_books/init.lua
@@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("mcl_books:written_book", {
 	_doc_items_longdesc = "Written books contain some text written by someone. They can be read and copied, but not edited.",
 	_doc_items_usagehelp = [[Hold it in your hand, then rightclick to read the book.
 
-To copy the book, place it into the crafting grid together with a book and quill (or multiple of those) and craft. You can not copy a written book which is a copy of a copy of the original.]],
+To copy the text of the written book, place it into the crafting grid together with a book and quill (or multiple of those) and craft. The written book will not be consumed. Copies of copies can not be copied.]],
 	inventory_image = "mcl_books_book_written.png",
 	groups = { not_in_creative_inventory=1, book=1 },
 	stack_max = 16,