ISBN Essentials: Your Book’s Unique Fingerprint

Indie Author Blueprint

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ISBN Essentials: Your Book’s Unique Fingerprint

Why ISBNs, Barcodes, and Copyright doesn't need to be intimidating

Michelle Rayburn

Sep 24, 2024

Transcript

Dive into the essentials of ISBNs (International Standard Book Numbers) for self-publishing authors. Learn why obtaining your own ISBN is crucial, the differences between ISBNs, barcodes, and ASINs, and get a glimpse of copyright basics. Set a strong foundation for your independent author journey today!

Key Topics Covered:

Importance of ISBNs in self-publishing
ISBNs versus barcodes and ASINs
Registering your own ISBN
Copyright basics and protection
Distinctions between free and purchased ISBNs
ISBNs for different book formats
Setting up a publishing imprint

For paid subscribers to Indie Author Blueprint, there is also a PDF cheat sheet on ISBNs and barcodes.

Discussion about this podcast

Indie Author Blueprint

Get your book from your brain to publication—with YOU directing the process. Are you ready to put in the energy, work, and focus to fulfill your dream of publishing your own books and managing your writing business as a professional? You don’t need gimmicks or high pressure to overspend. Here, you’ll find practical topics tailored for writers with a base knowledge of the writing craft, the curiosity to explore publishing, and the ambition to get it done. Walk through all the phases of the complicated indie publishing process. Author, editor, and book designer Michelle Rayburn shares valuable tips that she uses as she coaches indie authors through their projects. Topics: Industry News, Writing Business Tips, Publishing How-To and Tutorials, Design Principles, The Art of Editing.

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