How Important Is An ISBN Number?
You’ve weighed all your options and have determined that self-publishing makes the most sense for your foray into publishing. You understand that there is an increase in the need to self-market your title, but there is also a correlating increase in profit margin. Other risks have been assessed and you’re comfortable moving forward in the direction you’ve chosen. Have you applied for an ISBN number? “What’s that?” You might be asking yourself. Well, an ISBN (International Standard BookNumber) is a specific number that helps identify your book and has provided the standard of book identification since 1970. Some brick and mortar stores as well as online retailers have policies that disqualify the sale of a book that does not contain an ISBN. The cost to purchase an ISBN may seem prohibitive for many. Here’s the basic cost structure… Registration Fee: $24.95 Service Fee for 10 ISBN’s: $225.00 Annual Fee: $25 Manual Processing Fee (if you file a print application): $50 Express Service (
