ISBN, LCCN, COPYRIGHT, BARCODE | What You Need to Know Before Publishing a Book, Planner or Journal

Today we'll answer important questions like - what is an ISBN and when is it needed? Is a copyright necessary, even for a journal? What does the Library of Congress have to do with your book, and is a Barcode really needed if most sales take place online?

Before we get started, full disclosure, I print and sell my journals through the Lulu Direct App on a Shopify website, which allows me to by-pass some of these processes altogether. You should also know that I am in the process of writing a book - which is just one reason why I chose to research these topics from multiple angles.

Let's dive right in so you can decide what's right for you.

00:00 - Intro
00:51 - References & Notable Resources
02:27 - Do I need a Copyright?
13:01 - What is a LCCN?
15:43 - Are ISBNs Necessary?
30:01 - What is the point of using a Barcode?
32:15 - What's Next?

If you've published a book, planner or journal - or if you have experience with LCCNs, ISBNs, Copyright Registration and Barcodes - please feel free to share your insight, tips, or resources in the comments below. Thank you so much for watching!

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How to Register a Copyright For Visual Arts | Why it's Crucial & How it Can Protect You:    • How to Register a Copyright | Why its...  
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DAVID WOGAHN - RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1) Register Your Book: The Essential Guide to ISBNs, Barcodes, Copyright, and LCCNs: https://amzn.to/33HOQeg
2) My Publishing Imprint: How to Create a Self-Publishing Book Imprint & ISBN Essentials: https://amzn.to/35dhFzx

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COPYRIGHT RESOURCES
-Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov | 1-877-476-0778 (toll free)
-Searching the Copyright Office and Library of Congress Records: https://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview...

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LCCN RESOURCES
1) Library of Congress website: www.loc.gov
2) LOC PCN Information
- PCN Eligibility: https://www.loc.gov/publish/pcn/about...
- PCN About: https://www.loc.gov/publish/pcn/about
- PCN FAQs: https://www.loc.gov/publish/pcn/faqs/...
- P-CIP Datablock Professionals: www.cipblock.com

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ISBN RESOURCES

1) ISBN DISCOUNTS
-KDP Discounted ISBN Link (99.00): https://www.myidentifiers.com/myid_cart
-IngramSpark Discounted ISBN (85.00):
https://www.ingramspark.com/blog/isbn...
-IBPA (15% discount on Bowker products w/ membership): https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/List...

2) ISBN AGENCIES
-International ISBN agency: https://www.isbn-international.org/
-(US) Bowker: https://www.myidentifiers.com/get-you...
-(UK) Nielsen ISBN Store: https://www.nielsenisbnstore.com/
-Canada Library and Archives: http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services...

3) INGRAMSPARK RESOURCES
Comparison Sheet on Free ISBNs vs. Paid ISBNS https://www.ingramspark.com/hubfs/dow...

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BARCODE RESOURCES
Recommended by David Wogahn:
https://www.createbarcodes.com/
https://www.aarongraphics.com/preprin...

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OTHER RESOURCES
iWriterly - linked is a helpful video from iWriterly's youtube channel:
Book Marketing Strategies:    • Видео  

Wholesalers & Retailers Article:
https://www.tckpublishing.com/differe...

How to Avoid Making Your Book Look Self-Published Article (good info, but ad heavy)
https://toughnickel.com/self-employme...

Does Self-Publishing On Multiple Platforms Multiply Book Sales (ad heavy but provides insightful content):
https://toughnickel.com/self-employme...

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