How to Get ISBN Numbers for a Book and Assign Your ISBN Tutorial | Self Publishing Made Simple

How to Get ISBN Numbers for a Book and Assign Your ISBN Tutorial | Self Publishing Made Simple
Welcome to the Self Publishing Made Simple with April Cox!
This video is going to be very important because in this video you will learn about how to get ISBN numbers for a book. I will also explain ISBN, you will come to know what is ISBN and how ISBN is used?
I will also teach you to assign your ISBN. You will be fully guided in this video about how to get ISBN numbers for a book. I have always tried to help authors especially self publishing authors.
Self Published authors need to get their identifiers and assign the book titles. This video walks through the process in a tutorial with step-by-step instructions.
#ISBN #authortube #isbns #selfpublishing
Tip: You don't need to purchase the ISBNs or Copyrighting service, so avoid the upsell and just grab those ISBNs. Congrats to you self-publishing authors and those that have created their own publishing companies. You've got this!
The full guide on the website appears here:
www.loc.gov/publish/prepubboo...
1) If you are a Self Publisher:
Note: You will need to request to be added as a publisher before you can complete the process (if you're not already in the system)
Publisher Link:
locexternal.servicenowservice...
2) Authors - You can go directly to this as soon as you have an ISBN number.
Author Link:
locexternal.servicenowservice...
Link for CIP Block:
cipblock.com/cip/​
This is for individuals who do not publish others' (3 or more) and would not qualify for Library of Congress CIP block.
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[@mercedesaug]

Great video, and I didn't know that ePUB was the best format for going wide. Thank you!

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Yes it is required for Draft to Digital, Apple and others.

[@brandonestelle9029]

Another great informative video!

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Thanks Brandon!

[@derektuderarts]

This is just what I needed. Thank you...

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

You’re welcome Derek. Glad it was helpful.

[@ismanisunart]

Great videa very helpful

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Great, I’m glad!

[@aliceconnections691]

Thank you for such an informative video. I suppose I would need to clone another ISBN for a spiral vs paperback. Do you offer a video on copyrights and choosing the best printing companies in addition to KDP?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Yes cloning for spiral bound is great. You need new isbns for any different size or format. I do have a video on filing your copyright through copyright.gov and I have a list of printers in my resource library for authors here: www.selfpubmadesimple.com/resource-library

[@authorfeliciacampbell]

Thank you so much for this video! I just purchased my ISBNs! YAYYYY!!! 🥳 I’m going through the steps to assign my paperback. I have a subtitle and I see it is optional. Should I add my subtitle or just leave that field blank? Thank you.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

A subtitle is a great place for keywords and to help your customers know what the book is about. Definitely use them! Even better if the subtitle is well designed to take advantage of important keywords for your book!

[@authorfeliciacampbell]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple great! Thank you!

[@ericarmstrong264]

Great video. Thanks. I watched to the end, but didn't see the link for getting a barcode. Also: You mention your library-code video, and I see the image on screen, but I've yet to see how to get to it! Might just be me. Anyway, I'm looking for it now!

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Www.bookow.com

[@ericarmstrong264]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple MANY THANKS!! :__)

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

@@ericarmstrong264 You're welcome!

[@I.B.KOSHER]

You can look online for free barcode generators. Very easily done.

[@diandrakanter]

Thank you so much for the helpful video! Question, how can I get the barcodes for the ISBNs? Thank you.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Bookow.com allows you to grab them without the deep price!

[@cathychats]

Hey April can you do a video on how to purchase ISBNs if your a non US resident? I do own a LLC which registered in the US. When you go on Bowker’s website you have to register but there are no other countries except fro US states.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

You can google “buy isbns for ”.

[@jasminneps108]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial, one question. Is LCCN mandatory when you make your copyright page?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

If you are in the IS, I recommend LCCN and CIP Block so you can provide everything libraries need. I always want book stores and libraries to see everything they would expect in a traditionally published book!

[@DelphineTamukong]

Thanks for sharing this great video. I have a question. I already have book one and two of a book on Amazon KDP with their free ISBN, can I publish book three and four with my own ISBN or can I unpublished the first two books and buy my own ISBN and then republish?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

I would re-publish with your own isbns! That way there are no issues getting your book in stores outside of Amazon!

[@DelphineTamukong]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple thank you so much

[@DelphineTamukong]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple so would I have copy right issues is I unpublished the books from Amazon?

[@brettafly]

So helpful, but I find myself confused by the 10 ISBNs option. Does the 10 ISBNs mean you can use for only one title with multiple formats or would it cover multiple books all under different titles?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Both! I typically use one for my ebook, paperback and hardcover so I have enough for 3+ books when I purchase a block of 10. If I only purchased theee I would pay about the same!

[@AAJaeon]

I have a question: If we set the publication date for a later date and click on "Forthcoming" for the title status, when the publication date arrives/approaches, do we need to manually change the status to "Active Record." If yes, would the "pending" status for the ISBN (once we make the change) affect our book in any way? P.S. Thank you so much for uploading this video! It was very helpful. :)

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Yes you can update when the book is live. It doesn’t impact availability of your. Title but it’s good to keep everything up to date.

[@AAJaeon]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple Great, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it!

[@emhuynh7291]

Hello, thank you for the info video, for the publisher's name fill in blank, what should I write in as a self-publisher with no affiliated company, is it okay to write in a made-up publisher name?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

You can create an imprint that you use for your books or use your own name.

[@LeeRalph100]

Helpful video. I have 2 questions. Can I get my ISBN's before the book is complete? Also, I have my main title, but I am wrestling with the subtitle. Do I need to have the title and subtitle set in stone before buying the ISBN? Thanks for any help.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

You can buy before the book is complete and you can wait to assign your title until after you purchase them. Are time to do some keyword analysis to get your best possible subtitle!

[@LeeRalph100]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple Thank You. I bought some. I have not thought about keywords as far as regards a subtitle. I will have to look into do that. Thank You again!

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

@@LeeRalph100 you’re welcome!

[@rollypolypress]

Hi. If I live outside America do I need to get a library of congress number? I got my ISBNs from the Australian Thorpe Bowler ready for KDP and others.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

No you don’t have to but some do anyway to get into libraries in the US and Canada.

[@rollypolypress]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple great info thank you. Everything else I worked out just not this info and still working out the barcode stuff. Been a bit tricky

[@cathychats]

Hi April can I register my ISBNs under my US LLC? I don’t live there but I do have a US LLC.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

I think so but you can always reach out to the site for questions in case you are concerned. You may want to contact the Secretary of State office in the state where your LLC is registered.

[@glenmattson3765]

I originally selected the ebook file type as mobi because I was going to publish with kdp first and then go wide, assuming that I would need another isbn for epub. Now that I have published on kdp can I change the isbn type to epub without using another isbn to go wide?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

That’s a good question. I would reach out to Bowker to ask that because I am not sure what their policy is about it. I hope you will let us know on the comments!

[@ericarmstrong264]

Ditto April's comment: Great question! Looking forward to the answer... :__)

[@glenmattson3765]

​ I was unable to change the ISBN File Type. It looks like you need a seperate ISBN for mobi and EPUB types. Here is a copy of the response I received from Bowker about changing ISBN File Types for ebooks: --------------------------------------------------- Per the ISBN users-manual: • Where a specific qualifying e-book is available in different underlying file formats such as EPUB, .pdf etc., each different format that is published and made separately available should be given a separate ISBN. If the publication is migrating to a new version of the file format (e.g., EPUB2 to EPUB3), then a separate ISBN is essential if both versions are available simultaneously or if retailers and customers need to distinguish the versions. The purpose of an ISBN is to identify a particular book in a particular format. You can change the file type prior to publication of the Ebook. --Bowker Customer Support Representative --------------------------------------------------- @Eric Armstrong @@SelfPubMadeSimple

[@glenmattson3765]

@@ericarmstrong264 I posted my response from Bowker.

[@mercedesaug]

In My Identifiers, under eBook file type choices are ePUB and Kindle. I am using KDP and uploading my mss with ePUB. Which choice is the correct choice for me?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

If your book is reflowable then choose ePub. If it is a fixed format (like a childrens book with text on the images) then choose mobi and upload that to KDP.

[@mercedesaug]

@@SelfPubMadeSimple My book is a children's book middle-grade reader, no images or drawings just text.

[@adventureswithtime]

What if I don't know the price of my book yet? Should I select "Write for Info"? Can this info be changed later?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

I suggest doing some research on pricing for competitor books. For paperback childrens books I have been entering retail price of $13.99 and for hardcover, $18.99 to $21.99 depending on how much discount % you are going to give.

[@baloyiebrahim9719]

Can I use this while I'm in South Africa

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

A quick google search mentions the NLSA for South Africa.

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Good question. I would recommend googling ISBNs South Africa and see where you should go to grab yours. Keep us posted!

[@risingstarbaptistchurchyou1275]

If I purchase the package of 10 ISBN’s, can I use the ones not used for another book?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Absolutely!

[@helenakronberg9597]

Can I use this if I'm in the UK?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Here is a link to the ISBN agency in the UK: nielsenbook.co.uk/isbn-agency/

[@user-rk8hg9ic3d]

Hi, I'm from Morocco can I purchase an ISBN from the US site?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Great question. I would recommend googling ISBNs and your country. There may be specific requirements you should be aware of. For example Canada and some countries give you ISBNs for free. Others like Australia have a slightly different URL to use (Thorpe Bowker).

[@SpeakTruth-zi9nx]

Payment failed error 301 and 606 coming while I check out with my international visa card. Is it mandatory to use only USA issued cards for payment? Thanks

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

I haven’t come across that before. I recommend checking with them for more direction.

[@hadidjakayonga6544]

what if i have already purchase the ISBN all i am looking is to assign to my title

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Yes I walk through that also.

[@I.B.KOSHER]

I applied for my ISBN and put my last name as my publishing company, now Bowker says they need to confirm with my publishing company? Is this a problem...should I have put my whole name as publisher? What should I do now to get my ISBN numbers?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

Can you forward me the message they sent you or take a screenshot? [e-mail].

[@Dobetter.blessed]

if youre a self publisher than who is your publisher ?

[@SelfPubMadeSimple]

I am - you are!