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Should Self Publishers Buy an ISBN or Use a Free KDP ISBN?

June 7, 2021 By Rachel Harrison-Sund

When publishing paperback books on Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing Platform, one thing you’ll need to decide is whether to use the free, KDP-provided ISBN, or to buy your own. No idea what an ISBN is in the first place? Not to worry! Stick around and you’ll learn all about ISBNs—what they are, why you need them, and when it makes sense to use the free ones and when it’s better to shell out dough for a paid one.

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Using ISBNs on KDP

Buy an ISBN in the US From Bowker

US ISBN Eligibility

Getting a Free ISBN in Canada

Canadian ISBN Eligibility

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