How to Get an LCCN as an Indie Author (Even if You’re Not in the US)
Learn how to obtain an LCCN as an indie author. We cover the process for US authors and the LLC workaround for…
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GS1 and ISO: The Global Infrastructure of Identification
Compare GS1 and ISO: the difference between creating standards (ISO) and managing supply chains (GS1), and how they…
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What Is a GTIN, UPC, and EAN? A Complete Guide for Authors
A comprehensive guide to GTIN, UPC, and EAN for authors and publishers. Learn how these product identification numbers…
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ISBN 979: What Authors Need to Know About the New Prefix
ISBN Prefix 979 explained: Why the switch from 978 happened, why you can't convert 979 to ISBN-10, and why this is…
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Welcome to Bookland: The Fictitious Country Where All Books Live
An explanation of Bookland (978), the fictitious country prefix created for books. Learn about ISBN-13, ISSNs,…
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The EAN System: The Global Language of Retail (and Why Books Speak It)
A complete guide to the EAN system for authors. Learn how ISBN-13 relates to EAN, the difference from UPC, and how GS1…
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Is isbn.cloud Down Forever? Best Free Alternatives for Book Researchers
isbn.cloud showing 504 Gateway Timeout? Discover the best free alternatives for ISBN search and publisher data,…
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The Struggle of Obtaining BookScan Data: Circana vs. Nielsen
Learn about the struggle of obtaining BookScan data. We break down the Circana vs. Nielsen monopoly, the high costs…
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