How to Purchase Bar Codes for Self Published Books

So, your manuscript is finished and you've decided to self-publish rather than attempt to market it to a regular publishing house. One thing most every book needs is a bar code, or ISBN. in order for retailers to scan the book and enter it into their system.

Instructions

1. Consult the company you've chosen to self-publish your book. Most reputable publishing services will include the bar code in the package you've purchased; some may charge an extra fee to add it. Expect to pay no more than $25 if you need to add this service to your purchase.

2. Check with the designer that is doing your book cover artwork. Usually it's part of their job to obtain and place the ISBN bar code on your self-published book.

3. Check the Internet if the previous options don't apply to you. If you're using a desktop publishing program and are doing the entire production yourself, you can go to a site such as Create Barcodes to purchase a USBN bar code for your self-published book.