Defining the Book, Edition, Format, and Audience

Publishing

Defining the Book, Edition, Format, and Audience

Learn how to define a book’s title, edition, audience, formats, and ISBNs while maintaining consistent metadata across paperback, hardcover, ebook, large-print, audiobook, and special editions.

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Publishing Rights and the Publisher of Record

Publishing

Publishing Rights and the Publisher of Record

Understand publishing rights, publisher-of-record status, ISBN publisher prefixes, outside-service ISBNs, copyright ownership, imprints, and the written agreements required before releasing a book.

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What Modern Publishing Standards Actually Require

Publishing

What Modern Publishing Standards Actually Require

Learn what modern publishing standards require for copyright, ISBNs, metadata, editing, print production, EPUB files, retailer compliance, distribution, and professional quality control.

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