Fiction Author Avoids Free ISBN Trap with Estorytellers Guidance

Client

US Fiction Author

Challenge

A free ISBN bundle from a platform would lock the book to a single service and block access to native files. The author wanted full control over the imprint and multi-platform publishing.

Solution

Estorytellers advised purchasing a Bowker ISBN and retaining all EPUB and print files. The book was uploaded to multiple platforms with consistent metadata and branding.

Implementation Steps

• Purchase of Bowker ISBN

• Retention of all native files (EPUB, InDesign, PDF)

• Upload to multiple platforms with consistent metadata

• Verification of imprint and branding consistency

Results

• Maintained full control over the imprint and native files

• Enabled multi-platform publishing without conflicts

• Consistent metadata and branding across all platforms

• Visibility and sales improved compared to single-platform restrictions