How Long Does a Print-on-Demand Paperback Last?
A print-on-demand paperback from KDP or IngramSpark uses acid-free paper and perfect binding that will last decades under normal conditions.
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Do You Need to Buy a Barcode Separately or Does Your ISBN Include One?
Most self-published authors never need to buy a barcode separately because print-on-demand platforms like KDP and IngramSpark generate one automatically from your ISBN.
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How to Make a Self-Published Book Not Look Self-Published
The tells that mark a book as self-published are almost always formatting and design decisions, not writing quality, and every one of them is...
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When Does a Revised Edition of Your Book Need a New ISBN?
A revised edition needs a new ISBN when the changes are substantial enough that a reader would expect a different product. Here is how...
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Do You Need to Register Copyright for Your Self-Published Book?
Copyright protection is automatic, but registering with the U.S. Copyright Office unlocks statutory damages, attorney's fees, and the right to sue for infringement.
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Do You Need Separate ISBNs for KDP and IngramSpark?
If you own your ISBN, you can use the same one on both KDP and IngramSpark for the same format — no separate ISBNs...
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12 Book Publishing Terms Every Self-Published Author Should Know
A plain-English guide to 12 book publishing terms — from bleed and gutter to folio and palimpsest — with historical origins and what each...
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