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Publishing & ISBNs
How ISBNs work, when you need one, and how to publish your book correctly across print and digital formats from day one.
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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
ISBN-10 vs ISBN-13: The Difference in One Table (+ Free Converter)
ISBN-10s haven’t been issued since 2007. ISBN-13 adds 978 or 979 and a new check digit. See both side by side, convert yours free, and why 979 has no ISBN-10.
February 18, 2025Publishing & ISBNs
Bookstores Did Not Die. Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Book
Indie bookstores doubled since 2009 and B&N is opening stores again. Why most self-published books still miss the shelf, and the settings that fix it.
November 18, 2024Publishing & ISBNs
Understanding IngramSpark: A Detailed Guide for Self-Publishers
IngramSpark offers wide distribution, print-on-demand, creative control, and ease of use, though it also comes with some challenges.
December 2, 2023Publishing & ISBNs
Amazon KDP Explained: Royalties, Select, Print Costs and What Each Choice Costs You
KDP's royalty option, Select checkbox and price point each move real money. The 2026 numbers from Amazon's help pages, and what to check on every title.
November 11, 2023Publishing & ISBNs
How to Get an ISBN as a Self-Published Author, and What It Will Not Do
Where ISBNs come from, what Bowker charges, what the free KDP and IngramSpark numbers cost you in return, and what to fill in once you have one.
July 28, 2023Publishing & ISBNs