About this episode

In this episode, Inger Johnson explains the importance of ISBNs in self-publishing and their impact on distribution and branding.

SHOW NOTES ISBNs are one of the most confusing parts of self-publishing for new authors, but they don’t have to be. In this episode, Inger Johnson breaks down what an ISBN actually is, why every book needs one, and how your ISBN choices affect distribution, branding, and long-term publishing success. You’ll learn the difference […]

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Host: Chris Doelle

Guest: Inger Johnson

Topics covered

• ISBN
• self-publishing
• book distribution
• branding
• publishing success

Keywords

• ISBN
• self-publishing
• book distribution
• publishing
• branding
• long-term success

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Organizations: Gulf Coast Sports Report

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