- Books in Print
Advanced Book Information and Books in Print is where you register your book once you have obtained an ISBN number. This will put your book in the central database for all book distributors and those booksellers who may want to buy your book.
- ISBN- International Standard Book Number
Each book must have one. Bowker is the company which assigns ISBN numbers and keeps the international database of ISBN numbers.
- Library of Congress
Obtaining a PreAssigned Catolog Number which becomes your Library of Congress puts your book in the Library of Congress records of all books that have been published.
- Literary Market Place
LMP is a directory of the publishing industry including lists of publicists, publishers, agents, organizations, media, writers conferences and international resources.
- Personal Value Coaching
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- Publishers Marketing Association
A trade association of more than 4,000 independent publishers that provides marketing programs, education and advocacy within the publishing industry. Membership is $109 annually. This organization will supply you with a world of information in the indep
- Small Publishers of North America
A nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing the interests and expertise of independent publishers through educational opportunities and discounted services.
- United States Copyright Office
Submitting your completed manuscript or book to the US Copyright office gives you legal protection for the copyright of your book within the US.
