Doing Research Prior to Buying ISBNs

Here are links to some to some of the sites I’ve visited today:

Barcode generator:

• Bookow Free ISBN-13 Bookland Barcode Generator

Bowker:

• https://www.isbn.org/faqs_general_questions#isbn_faq3 ISBN FAQ (Bowker). Every page on a Bowker website bombards you with up-selling pressure. Be wary!

At https://melindamartin.me there’s a mountain of information:

• ISBN options for self-publishers

• How to Set Up Your Self-Publishing Company on Bowker

From https://shaylaraquel.com/:

• Barcode Options for Self-Publisher

All of this information is overwhelming, but…I’m going to buy a 10-pack of ISBNs tomorrow and just get moving. My publication date is now Dec. 31, 2019. Really.