307: How to Publish Your Book Step-by-Step: ISBNs, Formatting & Distribution Made Simple

Are you confused about what to do between writing, “The End”, and hitting publish? Does it all seem overcomplicated and way too techy? We got you! Join us today as we attempt to simplify the process of ISBN’s, Formatting and Distribution.

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0:00 Intro
3:02 ISBN: What is it and why do you need it?
5:22 ASIN vs ISBN
7:30 Where to get an ISBN (BOWKER)
9:20 Pricing for ISBNs
10:25 Barcodes
12:00 Cheaper ISBNs?
13:03 How much does an ASIN cost?
13:30 Downside of ASIN only
13:55 Amazon as a distributor?
17:17 You need ISBNs for each version of your book
19:26 Does your eBook need an ISBN?
22:00 Distribution (Ingram Spark, Draft2Digital)
23:00 Going wide with your eBook
28:00 Major Platforms and what they offer
32:52 Recommended Order of Distribution Setup
35:35 Other Distribution Options
39:40 Physical Copies
40:56 Amazon Discounting Your Book
41:40 Amazon Exclusivity
43:40 The Feeding of The Backs
57:37 Catch up and Wrap up






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