Absolutely not. Nothing has changed concerning where I stand on the ISBN ownership issue. Whether you are a casual hobbyist, a serious hobbyist or a pro, you should own your own ISBN, no matter what anyone else tells you.

This is a basic primer on the International Standard Book Number (that’s the first thing you want to know – what the acronym actually stands for). This means that this is a global system and publishers in Alaska are using the same system as publishers in Botswana.

If you independently publish books, you have exactly sixty days to transition to new ISBN numbers. (If you don’t truly self-publish, you can stop reading now; come back next month :*) Here’s what you need to know about the new ISBNs.

The short answer is yes. Am I excited about this new development? Yes, in that it may be just the punch needed to send the POD/Vanity Publishing industry down to the mat for a standing eight count. As something I think is important to my serious customers, absolutely not.

To be a successful publisher, you must be a knowledgeable publisher. The publishing world is constantly changing. Being aware of the changes that affect your publishing business is essential. R.R. Bowker’s change to a 13-digit ISBN is an important change to be aware of and this article will help you understand how it affects you.

All books sold in bookstores must have ISBNs. But if you don’t play your cards right, you might make a big mistake with this most basic of publishing labelers. Here’s what you need to know about ISBNs:

All books sold in bookstores must have ISBNs. But if you don’t play your cards right, you might make a big mistake with this most basic of publishing labelers. Here’s what you need to know about ISBNs: