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The ISBN (International Standard Book Number)---it's one of the lesser-understood components of book publishing, but it's incredibly important to understand (especially if you're an indie author). 

In the latest episode of the Write the Damn Book Already podcast, I simplify exactly why the ISBN is important, why you need it one (likely more than one), and why the way you acquire it (and from whom) is more important than ever.

 

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This episode is sponsored by Atticus, the all-in-one writing and book formatting software for self-publishing authors. From drafting to professional ebook and print layout, Atticus makes it easy to format your manuscript for KDP, IngramSpark, and beyond. Learn more at Atticus.io.

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