The difference between ISBN, Barcodes, LCCN, & copyright | Which does your self-published book need?
I’ve seen a lot of questions on this on comments on this channel, direct messages that I get from authors, in authors forums, so I am going to set the record straight on these three very different but very important technical aspects of your book. Your ISBN. Your Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN) and your copyright. I’ve done videos on each of these topics individually which I will link to above and down in the description.
First, let’s review for US-based authors where to go to get these items:
ISBN - Bowker
Official Website: https://www.myidentifiers.com/
My Previous Videos on the topic:
• Launching Your Book: Assign Your ISBNs | H...
• Request Your LCCN and Set Up ISBN | Step-B...
• How to add a second edition of my book to ...
• At what point do I need a NEW ISBN for my ...
• Should I Purchase My Own ISBNs? | How to S...
Barcodes - Multiple Sources
Official Website: https://www.myidentifiers.com/ (among others)
My Previous Videos on the topic:
• Do Authors Need To Buy Their Own Barcodes ...
• Can You Bring Your Own Barcode To KDP? | A...
LCCN - Library of Congress
Official Website: https://locexternal.servicenowservice...
https://locexternal.servicenowservice...
My Previous Videos on the topic:
• Launching Your Book: Get Your LCCN | Assig...
• How To Get Your Self-Published Book On Lib...
• Thoughts on the NEW Library of Congress PC...
• Request Your LCCN and Set Up ISBN | Step-B...
Copyright - US Copyright Office
Official Website: https://eco.copyright.gov/
My Previous Videos on the topic:
• What Goes On A Book's Copyright Page | How...
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