How to Correctly Assign ISBNs to Multiple Book Formats (Print, eBook, Audio)
Do you need a separate ISBN for hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook? Yes. Here is the complete guide to assigning ISBNs correctly across all your book editions.
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Amazon Book Scams Targeting Authors: How to Protect Yourself
Scammers are targeting authors with fake Amazon services and phishing emails. Learn how to spot these threats and protect your publishing business.
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Amazon Printing Scams: Is Someone Selling Fake Copies of Your Book?
Scammers are hijacking book listings and selling inferior printed copies. Learn how to spot fake sellers and protect your royalties and reputation.
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Book Marketing for Authors: A Step-by-Step Guide That Works in the AI Age
Master book marketing with this step-by-step guide. Learn how AI tools, strategic platforms, and proven tactics help authors reach more readers in 2026.
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The Role of Generative AI in Book Publishing: An Author’s Guide
Discover how authors can embrace generative AI as a powerful tool for writing, editing, and creativity instead of fearing it.
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Free vs Paid ISBN for Self Publishing Authors: What You Need to Know
Should you use a free ISBN from Amazon or buy your own? Discover the limitations of platform-provided ISBNs and how some lucky authors get them for free from national agencies.
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How to Use ISBNs to Track Book Sales?
Learn how your ISBN serves as a powerful tool for tracking book sales across global markets and retail platforms.
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Book Launch Checklist: Essential Tasks Before and After You Hit Publish
A comprehensive checklist of tasks every self-published author should complete before and after publishing their book.
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Advance Review Copies: A Self-Published Author’s Secret to a Successful Book Launch
Learn how advance review copies (ARCs) can generate early reviews, build buzz, and create social proof for your book launch.
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How to Fix and Add Your Book Metadata to Public ISBN Databases
Struggling to get your book’s metadata on Google Books or other ISBN databases? Many publishers don’t realize that simply assigning an ISBN through agencies like Bowker doesn’t automatically make their book information publicly accessible. This guide reveals how book metadata actually flows between ISBN agencies and major databases, why Google Books can take months to index your information, and most importantly—a simple two-step solution using Open Library to make your book discoverable across multiple platforms immediately, even before publication.
