To self-publish, you need to set up your ISBN (the unique number identifies a specific format and version of your book) under a publishing company name. An official name presents a professional image. You have worked hard to make your book the best it can be, so be sure to market it well in all ways.

I chose Splash Publishing because of my love of water and because in Northern Escape, there were many scenes near water, on the water, or in the water.

Once you have finalized your publishing name, you will want to have a logo created. The logo is placed on the spine of your book and inside your book on the title page and copyright page. Some professionals will provide the logo with their book layout design service. If you require one, you can make your logo through Canva or hire someone through Fivver or Upwork.

ISBN (International Standard Book Number)

“The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a numeric commercial book identifier which is intended to be unique.” en.wikipedia.org

In Canada, publishers request free ISBNs through the Library-Archives Canada website. A link to apply for an ISBN account can be found here.

In the United States, publishers purchase ISBNs from an affiliate of the International ISBN Agency, such as Bowker.

“An ISBN is assigned to each separate edition and variation (except reprintings) of a publication. For example, an e-book, a paperback and a hardcover edition of the same book will each have a different ISBN. The ISBN is ten digits long if assigned before 2007, and thirteen digits long if assigned on or after 1 January 2007. [c] The method of assigning an ISBN is nation-specific and varies between countries, often depending on how large the publishing industry is within a country.

Privately published books sometimes appear without an ISBN. The International ISBN Agency sometimes assigns such books ISBNs on its own initiative.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Standard_Book_Number