ISBN
ISBN for your book.
Your ISBN is the 13-digit code that retailers and libraries around the world rely on to identify and track your title. Every edition you release — paperback, hardcover, eBook, audiobook — requires a separate one. Registration is built into all of our publishing packages.
- ISBN registration included, set up properly so your book is ready for worldwide distribution.
- A dedicated ISBN for each format you publish — paperback, hardcover, eBook, and audiobook.
- Your ISBN is recognized everywhere — Amazon, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo all honor it.
- Your own imprint appears on the listing — never the generic 'Independently Published' tag that Amazon's free ISBNs carry.
Why owning your ISBN matters
Amazon will hand you a free ISBN, but the imprint that shows on it simply says 'Independently Published'. When you register your own, the imprint reads exactly what you decide — your own name, or a publishing label you create.
One ISBN, every storefront
An ISBN identifies the book itself, not a particular shop. That single number carries across Amazon, IngramSpark, Apple Books, and Kobo alike — there's no need to obtain a fresh one for each retailer.
We take care of the registration
The paperwork and waiting time involved in registering an ISBN can be a hassle. We handle the entire process for you, so your number is in place and ready the moment your book is.
Frequently asked.
- Do I need a separate ISBN for hardcover and paperback?
- Yes. Every format and every edition requires its own number — your paperback gets one, the hardcover a second, the eBook a third, and the audiobook a fourth.
- Can the same ISBN cover editions sold in different countries?
- Yes. An ISBN identifies the book rather than the territory, so the same number is valid in markets all over the world.
- What if I already have an ISBN?
- No problem — we'll work with the one you have. Simply pass it along to us when we begin your project.
Want us to handle ISBN as part of your book?
It's included in every Starter, Professional and Launchpad package.