ISBNs
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What Do I Put as the Publisher on KDP?
Type the publisher exactly as on your ISBN record. A free KDP ISBN shows Independently published. See what each choice means for IngramSpark and bookstores.
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.
Free Self Publishing Websites
Free self-publishing websites: 9 sites to publish your book for free or close to it, including Amazon KDP, PublishDrive, Apple Books and IngramSpark.
IngramSpark vs. Amazon KDP: Can You Publish on Both?
Yes, you can publish on both IngramSpark and Amazon KDP. Learn what IngramSpark costs now, why a free KDP ISBN will not work there, and what to do instead.
Is Self-Publishing Books Through Amazon a Good Idea?
Yes, Amazon is the easiest, biggest place to sell a self-published book. Why you should not stop there, how to get found with keywords and ads, and tax basics.
Is It Hard To Do Self Publishing Amazon Canada?
Self-publishing on Amazon from Canada is as easy as anywhere. See how free Canadian ISBNs, KDP taxes, payments and ads work for authors outside the US.
Where To Get An ISBN Number?
Get your ISBN from your country's ISBN agency, free in Canada and Norway. What free KDP, Lulu and IngramSpark ISBNs allow, and why owning yours matters.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a profitable niche with keyword research to setting up the marketing machine. It is free, and you get it straight away.