You’ve now got your ISBNs, now you need their inseparable companion, the barcode.
Beware of barcode generating software that you buy cheap on Ebay. I fell prey to one of these, which I bought in good faith believing it to be bonafide full software. I produced a beautiful barcode only to discover that I couldn’t save or copy it unless I registered for the full software at a further cost of around £50. No thank you, Mr Con-Artist!
A genuine free barcode generator can be found at http://www.tux.org/~milgram/bookland/ - best of luck understanding the instructions!
To date my attempts at producing my own barcode have failed miserably, but luckily for me, my printer/distributor can provide a generic, if rather unsexy, barcode for the back cover. Alternatively, google for an expert. Barcodes should cost you no more than £10-£15 and you should make sure that they are provided in a format that you can work with and that is compatible with your software.
About Me
- Angela Cater
- Angela Cater is a writer, illustrator and self-publisher. Her books are published by Tabby Cat Press. She is the writer/illustrator of "The Adventures of Sailor Sam" and "A Perfect Nest for Mrs Mallard."
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