Self-Publishing – Amazon to Websites and More…
Kathy Kirkpatrick
11 June 2004

2. Copyright

• A. While not necessary, copyright can be registered with the Copyright Office (www.copyright.gov) [Handout #2]
• B. Submission of books to LOC no longer generates LCCN but does list title in their catalog (catalog.loc.gov) [Handout #3]
• C. Suggest donation to university library or state archives/library to obtain LCCN

3. Amazon (www.amazon.com/advantage) [Handout #4]

• A. Larger market for specialized titles
• B. Smaller profit per unit sold
• C. Requires ISBN and scannable bar code
• D. Barnes & Noble (Borders) has similar program

4. ISBN numbers obtained through submission to R.R. Bowker

• A. Application and fees filed on-line (www.isbn.org) [Handout #5]
• B. Updates/additions on-line (www.bowkerlink.com) [Handout #6]
• C. Catalog available to subscribers (all North American libraries)

5. Bar Codes [Handout #7]

• A. Links from Bowker pages
• B. Software available with or without covers/labels

6.CD covers [Handout #8]

• A. Software to include bar code
• B. Submit covers to Bowker and Amazon after listing there

7. Amazon.com listings

• A. Search by author, title, subject
• B. Out of Stock versus in stock order time
• C. Search inside the book

8. Web page [Handout #9]

• A. Enables direct ordering online with PayPal
• B. Enables links to research pages increasing visibility

9. Brochures [Handout #10]

• A. Include with completed research projects
• B. Distribute at genealogical conferences

10. Benefits of Self-Publishing

• A. Advertising through distributors (Amazon, etc.) and Books in Print listings, your website and brochures, and at genealogical gatherings. [Handout #11]
• B. Sales through distributors (Amazon, etc.) and directly from you
• C. Minimal investment