I’m Not Sure Which ISBN, Imprint or Edition Setup I Need

Choose the right ISBN and publishing identity before publication — and know what can still be corrected afterwards.

One problem · one clear fix · step-by-step

Covers Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.

Choose the correct ISBN route, imprint and edition setup for each format and each service you use, and identify what can still be corrected after publication.

A free ISBN from KDP, IngramSpark or Draft2Digital, or your own — and why a free one stays with the service that issued it.

Separate identifiers for paperback and hardcover. What an imprint controls.

Publishing through more than one service: which ISBN to use, and what "vendor of record" means.

Why the ISBN agency record, cover, copyright page and every listing must agree.

When a change requires a new edition rather than an ordinary update.

A fillable PDF: tick the checklists and type into the worksheets on screen, or print it and work on paper. It links to the relevant official KDP, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital pages so you can verify current requirements before acting.

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References to IngramSpark, Ingram, Draft2Digital and D2D are used solely to identify and discuss those services. This publication is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored, authorised, approved or endorsed by IngramSpark, Ingram or Draft2Digital.

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