Book Distribution
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How Much Does an ISBN Cost, and Do You Need Your Own?
A Bowker ISBN costs $125, or $295 for ten. The KDP and IngramSpark ISBNs are free but tie the book to one seller. Compare every option and pick the right one.
Can You Have Sex Scenes or Swearing in a KDP Book?
KDP does not sell pornography, but a romance with adult scenes is not the same thing. The content rules, the adult content setting, and categories and keywords.
Should I Publish My Book as a Serial on Royal Road or Wattpad First?
Yes, you keep your rights on Wattpad, but KDP Select needs your ebook exclusive to Amazon. Decide on Kindle Unlimited before you post a chapter.
How Do I Get My Self-Published Book Into Indie Bookstores and Barnes & Noble?
Make the print book orderable through Ingram at a 55% discount with returns on, then ask stores. Stores start with one or two copies. How to pitch them.
How to Get Your Self-Published Book Into Libraries
Libraries buy through distributors. Draft2Digital reaches OverDrive, Hoopla, cloudLibrary and BorrowBox; IngramSpark reaches libraries in print. How each works.
KDP Pre-Order Rules: Should You Set One Up, and What Happens If You Miss the Date?
KDP pre-orders: set up to 18 months ahead, final file due 72 hours before release, postpone up to 2 times, and a second miss costs 6 months of pre-orders.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.