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ISBN Barcode Sticker: Do You Need One? Size, Placement and Rules
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ISBN Barcode Sticker: Do You Need One? Size, Placement and Rules

You almost never need an ISBN sticker: the barcode belongs on the back cover. When a label is used, and the size, colour and placement rules from BISG, Bowker and KDP.

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What Is Hybrid Publishing? The 11 IBPA Criteria Explained
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What Is Hybrid Publishing? The 11 IBPA Criteria Explained

What hybrid publishing means, the 11 criteria IBPA sets for hybrid publishers, and how to tell one from a vanity press.

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How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
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How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

A step-by-step guide to writing a book, from the idea and outline to the edited manuscript, with the next steps to publication.

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Book Genres: Complete List With BISAC Codes (2026)
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Book Genres: Complete List With BISAC Codes (2026)

The main genres of fiction and nonfiction, the official BISAC codes the book trade uses to file them, and how to pick the right one for your book.

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Publishers That Accept First-Time Authors (2026)
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Publishers That Accept First-Time Authors (2026)

What Penguin Random House, Hachette, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan and key independent presses say about unagented submissions.

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Best Publishing Companies for New Authors (2026)
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Best Publishing Companies for New Authors (2026)

Traditional, platform or publishing company? The three routes for a first book, compared with sourced fees, royalties and policies.

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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Why More U.S. Authors Choose Hybrid Publishing
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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Why More U.S. Authors Choose Hybrid Publishing

Authors today face a critical decision that can shape their entire publishing journey: self-publish, pursue a traditional publishing deal, or work with […]

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Where to Find Book Editors in the USA (2025 Guide)
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Where to Find Book Editors in the USA (2025 Guide)

Are you an author searching for where to find book editors in the USA? Whether you’re self-publishing your first novel or preparing […]

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Top Book Publishing Companies in Australia (2026): Best Options for Authors
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Top Book Publishing Companies in Australia (2026): Best Options for Authors

Are you an aspiring author looking to publish your book in Australia? With so many options available, finding the right book […]

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