Self-Publishing ISBNs: Free, Paid, & Where to Get Them

Thanks mandy

Thanks for the help!

Can I use ISBNs from my Bowker account on different KDP accounts?

First of all thank-you, I found this to be very informative and just what I was looking for. I have a question related to the "active records" on the KDP application. I'm trying to wet my feet in the self publishing waters and I'm getting a bit overwhelmed with trying to get a grip on the things NOT to do. I've been searching the web seeking answers to questions that must not be very common 😕 I'd love to be able to bounce some questions off you, but I don't want to impose or waste your time. I will however ask what you can recommend for novice writers that have stories posted in online forums, who'd like to monetize their work after discovering self published books and KDP.. Also, what measures can I take to learn if my stories have been stolen and already published along with any information / action I can take to claim my rights to them.
If I contacted you on Facebook would you be willing to answer any more questions? Thank-you so much. Liked and subscribed

Are you able to re-sell your isbn to other witers?

Where do I get ISBN from if I'm based in EU?

An ISBN isn’t required for any book format. However, most retailers and libraries require an ISBN if they are to carry your book.

Why did you assign an ISBN to your ebooks if there isn’t a requirement for them?

@mandilynnwrites thank you for this great info.

Quick question - I have purchased an ISBN through ISBNAgency, and attempted to post my book on amazon, but it doesn't allow me to post it because they say my ISBN doesn't match up with the publisher/manufacturer. I'm assuming this is the case because I self published. Have you run into this issue? It's error code 8572.

Cons and pros of just printing a book and selling it by myself. Thank you for the great info about the different publishing houses.

I am so glad you mentioned the bar codes. I had been looking for a video to explain this!

Finland's National Library issues free isbns. Sad that it costs so much for Americans.

Girl you are so smart 🙌 And Beautiful 😍 But your fit is killing me 😂 Why are you in tye dye with a cardigan 👀🙃 Thank you for this video anyway 🙏

You are very sharp lady! Literally I was looking to see if I needed to purchase a barcode because I was SURE you don't. I make barcodes for other stuff I do in CorelDraw or any free online place. I share your pain for Bowker trying to capitalize on some people! Thanks.

Hello! Thank you because this was so helpful. So to clarify, if I am going publish an e book and paper back for the same book, I need to purchase two ISBNs? Also, Bowkers is quite expensive. Are there any other cheaper avenues to take that are trustworthy? I am on a tight budget because I spent most of my money on an editor.

Great content for a new author on the path to self-publishing. You mentioned having your book in the library. What are the benefits of having it in the library? Thank you again.

Thank you for this video! I am working on my first book. I do want to sell it on Amazon as well but I do not want to be labeled as “self-publisher”. I do have a business with an LLC but it is not a publishing company. Could I buy my own ISBN and use my business name as the imprint name even though it is not a “publishing company”?

Hey there. Thank you for a very valued info provided. You look very nice and sexy. Never thought the lady like you looking so beautiful could be so smart as well. All the best, sweet muse!)

Very good info and intelligent delivery

If I publish my book on Amazon, will they be able to publish it in other online stores??

If I publish my book on Amazon, will they be able to publish it in other online stores??

Im ready to write my first book, i have the material ready its a short love poem book .
I just need guidance id appreciate your assistance with this matter .

Do you have a video on wrap around book covers?

I appreciate you so much

Can I pay you ton post my book on Amazon, thx

I have also seen some publishing companies who sell cheaper ISBNs..this would obviously mean that it will seem you are a “published author” and not self publishing. Besides the issue of ownership, is there any other implication or downside buying this? Is it true that self-published books cannot get into the Amazon’s Bestseller List? (heard/read it somewhere). Thank you in advance.

Great info. Thanks!

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Hi! Thank you so much for this video. I have a question: I've been trying to get my paperback sorted on D2D, using the ISBN that I have purchased (because I do want to be listed as the publisher). They're trying to convince me that I cannot use this ISBN (the one I paid for, that I own) if I have already used it on Amazon because it causes conflicts with distribution. Just how accurate is this? Have you experienced the same?
Thank you so much for all the time you're pouring into these videos! They are super helpful.

Hi, Mandy. Sorry to ask this but Im a newbie to self publishing. You mentioned ebooks dont need ISBN right. But how about the copyright for ebooks? If I publish on my own wesbite with no ISBN, how do I protect my copyrights?

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When filling out ISBN Paperwork should I enter the pen name as the individual or my name?

Can I use my own personal ISBN for KDP and an ISBN that's free and owned by B&N?

I have 6 books published on KDP, all with the free ISBN that was offered. I would like to publish them all on Ingram Spark now as well, so do I need to purchase ISBN's, then go back into KDP and change all the IBSN"S to the new ones?

I purchased my own ISBN. I don't know what price I'm going to set yet. I'll be publishing the book in about 2-3 months. Should I select "Write for Info"? Can these values be changed once I know the final price?

Wonderful video. Thanks for posting. I do have one newb question. When I submit my manuscript to KDP, is it still "forthcoming", or "Active"? In other words, do I use the date I "submitted" or the date I see that Amazon has my book for sale, for my publication date on Bowker?

Thank you
Can I use this in the UK.

I already subscribed and put notifications on from a previous video. I’m considering doing three ISBN for the same book, but can you get your own ISBN then later switch to KDP? The paperback book could go to Kindle. The Hard cover and ebook could go independent. Does that make any sense? Thank you for sharing!

I'm so confused: I upload my 1st children's book to KDP - using a free ISBN. Then I learned about Ingram Spark and thought that would be a great place to publish the same book. Now I have one book on (what I thought) was two different platforms, with two different ISBNs. I've heard that I can lose my KDP account because of this. Is that true? What should I do?

Does the price of the book in the ISBN field need to match the prices the books are listed on Amazon, Ingram, ect?

It wasn't until AFTER I published my memoir through KDP using their FREE ISBN that I realized the importance of also publishing with Ingram for the sake of wider distribution to certain stores. I don't know what to do! I should have bought my own ISBN and published with both platforms but it's too late. Do you have any suggestions for me as to how I can resolve this situation?

Who did you get to do your editing?

Do you need to make a llc (of your publishing company) before buying an ISBN?

What about the copywriting process? If I publish through KDP or Barnes and Noble does publishing automatically mean it’s copyrighted or is that something that’s a totally different step.

This video, and all your others, are immensely helpful. Really can't thank you enough for sharing all the information which I've found so helpful.

When you purchase isbns, can you use a gift card as a payment to help to pay for some of the cost?

I only plan to upload an e-book on a variety of sites like Kobu. So is a paid ISBN really necessary in that case?

Bowkers is a monopoly and congress needs to address that. Because they are the only place that publishers both indy and pro can get isbns they can set any price for them they want. For instance, until recently I was using the isbns that I bought back in 2014 at $150 for 100 isbns. With the last book I published I needed to get new isbns because I'd run out, so I went to Bowkers and imagine my shock when I went there expecting to get the same 100 isbns for $150 that I had spent before only to find that $125 would one get me one single isbn. One single isbn now costs almost what 100 isbns used to cost just a few years ago. That's crazy.