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Publishing News Roundup Series: The Importance of ISBNs

by Maureen Crisp  •  November 14, 2018

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  The production work behind book publishing is just as important for a self-published author to complete, as the work itself.


Should you get an ISBN? The Other Viewpoint – #indiechat

by Miral Sattar  •  September 5, 2013

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Every week we host #indiechat. We invite industry experts and authors to discuss and share tips on the indie and publishing landscape. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.


Join us for Indiechat 6/4 at 9pm EST! Topic: Bowker’s new resources for self-published authors

by  •  June 3, 2013

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As many of you may know we host #indiechat every week. #Indiechat is held every Tuesday at 9pm EST. You can check out our previous chat logs on BiblioCrunch Storify.


Should You Buy ISBNs?

by  •  January 15, 2013

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A question asked by authors frequently is should you buy ISBNs? What are the advantages and disadvantages? 


Tools that Help You Create Apps for your Book

by  •  December 31, 2012

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So you’ve written your book, took some hefty criticism from your reader friends, and edited it countless times until you achieved a pristine and gripping novel. But now what? How do you get your story to the masses without resorting to a printing press? Luckily, most Americans already own your solution. You can put your books on those tablets devices everyone seems to be purchasing these days. Of course, you can’t just upload a .txt or .doc file up on iTunes or Google Play. You have to convert your book to a format supported by these online stores.