Editing, Transcriptions, Admin Svcs

• If you are going to publish your book in paperback/hardback and in ebook format, you need a separate ISBN number for the hard copy and for the ebook formatted book.

• You may wonder if you need to purchase a barcode for your self-published book. Normally,  you shouldn't have to buy a barcode because the majority of print-on-demand printing companies will provide a barcode to you for free. If you are concerned, just ask the printer when you contact him or her if they provide a free barcode for you.

• ISBN is the acronym for International Standard Book Number and it's a 13-digit number that usually appears near the barcode on the back of your book.

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1. You can get your ISBN from Bowker, which is the usual place to purchase it.

2. You can let the self-publishing company you are using purchase it for you. If they do that then they become the publisher of your work.

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It is best to do your research before beginning the publishing process. Ask the printer about any marketing packages they offer, if you don't already have a marketing company or marketing plan. Be certain that you're satisfied with those providing services for your book before you commit to them. 

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Remember, it's your unique work and your dream.  Remember, too, that before you even get to that point you'll need a second pair of eyes to make sure of your work's style, clarity, logic and its organization. That's where I come in. I'm the right editor for you. So keep calm and hire me.