Listen "Ep 52: ISBN Insights: What Authors Need to Know About Book Identification"
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Click Here to ask your book writing and publishing questions!The ISBN (International Standard Book Number)---it's one of the lesser-understood components of book publishing, but it's incredibly important to understand (especially if you're an indie author). In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I simplify exactly why the ISBN is important, why you need it one (likely more than one), and why the way you acquire it (and from whom) is more important than ever. RESOURCES MENTIONEDBowker Identifier ServicesHow AI-Generated Books Could Hurt Self-Published Authors by Jane Friedman MY STEP-BY-STEP SELF-PUBLISHING COURSE"This course is worth every penny. I'd be lost without it." -Mary Belle, author of Vivi Il MomentoPublish A Profitable Book Publish A Profitable Book shows you step-by-step how to self-publish a book that's indistinguishable in quality from any New York Times bestseller (while retaining your rights, maximizing your profits, and shortening your time to market.Learn more >>READY TO FINALLY BE IN THAT "CAN'T STOP WRITING" FLOW?Grab the free nonfiction or memoir kickstart that's helped hundreds of authors get out of their heads and into the flow: 👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/chapterone WANT TO SELL MORE BOOKS (WITHOUT THE SELF-PROMO CRINGE)?The Author Visibility Bundle gives you 200+ done-for-you email templates, social media graphics, and other book promo tools designed to help authors build buzz and drive sales, without feeling pushy. 👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/bookvisibility CURIOUS ABOUT AMAZON ADS AS AN INDIE AUTHOR?Snag the small but mighty tweaks that help your book actually sell before you ever spend a dime on Amazon ads.👉 PublishAProfitableBook.com/trialSupport the show****** Write the Damn Book Already is a weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors as well as updates and insights on writing craft and the publishing industry. Available wherever podcasts are available: Apple PodcastsSpotify YouTube Let's Connect! InstagramWebsite Email the show: elizabeth [at] elizabethlyons [dot] comThe podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores.To see all the ways we can work together to get your book written and published, visit publishaprofitablebook.com/work-with-elizabeth
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