PRE-PLAN, PRE-REGISTER We all know that there is a cost to publishing. As a self-publisher, you bear this financial burden. You may feel that you don’t need anything other than your manuscript and a Kindle ebook. I guess that depends on what your goals and objectives are. For the rest of you, I recommend you, […]
How to Obtain and Register your ISBN Number
Since 1970, the ISBN number has been an “internationally recognized book identification system.” Since some books have similar titles, the ISBN number helps keep track of every edition of every book that has been published. Yet the ISBN also tracks inventory control, sales and order processing. If you plan to only sell e-books, you may […]
Free Barcode Generator Online Tool
Is Create Space’s barcode generator tool in violation of US requirements? The tool creates a “free” barcode without price (90000) and is inaccurately hypenating the ISBN. So What does this mean for CS authors? and what can they do to correct it?
Book Publishing Pros and Cons: hardback vs. paperback
Many children’s book authors who write/illustrate full color books for kids use Lightning Source for hardback book publishing and Create Space for paperback
Picking a Publisher: Evaluate, Question and Observe
When considering publishing your manuscript, electronic or tangible, you need to refrain from getting overly excited when a publisher opens their doors. Evaluate, ask questions and observe.