Book Production

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• Professional cover design is crucial for sales
• Options include: 
• Custom design ($500-$1500)
• Premade covers ($50-$400)
• Design elements to consider: 
  • Genre expectations
  • Thumbnail visibility
  • Series potential

• Professional formatting for both ebook and print
• Consider: 
  • Font selection
  • Chapter headings
  • Page numbers
  • Front and back matter
  • Cost: $200-$500

ISBN (International Standard Book Number) 

• Purchase through Bowker (US)
• Single ISBN: $125
• Block of 10: $295
• Separate ISBNs needed for each format

Copyright Registration 

• Register with US Copyright Office
• Cost: $45-$65
• Processing time: 3-7 months