In this episode, I am introducing a new segment called the Author Base Camp. A base camp is the main encampment providing supplies, shelter, and communication. That’s what the Author Base Camp is, a place to provide answers to questions many aspiring authors have about the publishing journey. Each episode will focus on one aspect of publishing. Today I will look at what you should know about ISBNs.

ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number and is a ten or thirteen digit number that every printed book must-have. You have a few options when it comes to acquiring one of these important numbers. Some options are free while others can cost you a bit of money.

Common Questions about ISBNs * What are they? * Do you need to purchase one? * How much are they? * Where can you purchase them?

Resources Bowker for US authors Nielsen for UK authors