KDP Publishing: How to Get an ISBN for Your Kindle Book
- Muhammad Zain Rasheed
- Feb 23, 2023
- 2 min read
When self-publishing a Kindle book through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform, you have the option to purchase an ISBN through KDP or provide your own. An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a unique identification number assigned to a book, and it is used to track and identify a specific edition of a book.
If you choose to purchase an ISBN through KDP, the cost will be included in your Kindle book's list price. If you already have an ISBN, you can provide it during the book creation process on KDP.
It is important to note that ISBNs are country specific, so if you plan to distribute your Kindle book in multiple countries, you will need a separate ISBN for each country. Also, each format of the book (such as print and ebook) require a separate ISBN.
When you are creating your Kindle book on KDP, you will have the option to purchase an ISBN from KDP or to provide your own ISBN. If you choose to purchase an ISBN from KDP, the cost will be included in your Kindle book's list price. If you already have an ISBN, you can provide it during the book creation process on KDP.
It's important to remember that ISBNs are non-transferable and cannot be reused for another book or edition. It's also important to be aware of the cost of ISBNs, as they can be purchased individually or in bulk, which can affect the cost. It's also worth noting that if you are planning to distribute your Kindle book through libraries and other ebook platforms, you will need an ISBN for your Kindle book.
It's also worth noting that Kindle books are distributed in the form of ebooks, so the ISBN for a Kindle book is the same as for any other ebook.
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