How Much Does an ISBN Cost? Price It Per Book, Not Per ISBN
An ISBN costs $125 at Bowker, $19 at ISBNdirect or $0 on KDP. But price per number misleads. Count your formats and check where each ISBN works.
October 23, 2026Publishing & ISBNs
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Amazon Pre-Orders Don't Save Up for Launch Day
Amazon counts each Kindle pre-order the day it's placed, not on launch day. What that means for the new 18-month window and the penalties that come with it.
October 6, 2026Marketing
Copyright Registration Costs More From November
Copyright Office fees rise mid-November. The $45 Single Application survives at $55, but most self-published books don't qualify. What to file, and when.
September 13, 2026Legal
The Anthropic Settlement Turned on One Registration Date
A federal court approved a $1.5B settlement over books used to train Anthropic's AI. Registration timing decided which books made the class.
July 30, 2026Legal
Amazon KDP's AI Disclosure Rule Now Covers Books You Already Published
Amazon KDP reviews already-published books for undisclosed AI-generated content. Learn what needs disclosure and how to update your back catalog.
July 21, 2026Distribution
Why Going Wide Too Early Costs You Sales
Most self-published authors go wide too early. Build momentum on one platform first, then expand. Here's how to know when you're ready.
March 19, 2026Distribution