Foothills Books
- Current Catalog
- ISBN Management
- Distribution Channels
- Publication Processes
- Archive & Preservation
- Notes & Best Practices
Current Catalog
Title | Format | ISBN-13 | LCCN | Retail Price | Wholesale Cost | Distribution | Notes | File Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GlitterBlessed: Already Holy, Already Whole | Paperback | 979-8-9859137-0-5 | — | 19.99 | 2.87 | IngramSpark (POD) | Print on demand | |
GlitterBlessed: Already Holy, Already Whole | Ebook | 979-8-9859137-1-2 | — | 9.99 | [TBD] | KDP | Digital distribution | |
Seeking the Truth in Love | Paperback | 979-8-9859137-8-1 | 2022917020 | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] | Reprint process needed |
ISBN Management
ISBN Provider
- Vendor: Bowker (MyIdentifiers.com)
- Purchase Method: Bulk purchase
- Account Access: Sean & Katie currently have account access
Assigned ISBNs
- 979-8-9859137-0-5 → GlitterBlessed (Paperback)
- 979-8-9859137-1-2 → GlitterBlessed (Ebook)
- 979-8-9859137-8-1 → Seeking the Truth in Love (Paperback)
ISBN Assignment Process
- Log into MyIdentifiers.com
- Select unused ISBN from inventory
- Assign to new title with complete metadata
- Update this documentation immediately
- Register ISBN with distribution channels as needed
Distribution Channels
GlitterBlessed: Already Holy, Already Whole
Paperback (979-8-9859137-0-5)
- Primary Distribution: IngramSpark Print-on-Demand
- Account Access: Sean and Katie Currently have account access
- Setup: POD configuration eliminates inventory management
- Ordering: Automatic fulfillment through IngramSpark network
- Availability: Available to bookstores, online retailers, libraries
Ebook (979-8-9859137-1-2)
- Primary Distribution: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
- Account Access: [Add credentials location]
- Platforms: Amazon Kindle, potentially expanded
- Pricing Control: Managed through KDP dashboard
- Royalty Structure: [Add KDP royalty percentage]
Seeking the Truth in Love
Paperback (979-8-9859137-8-1)
- Distribution: [To be documented]
- Current Inventory: [Add location and quantity]
Archive & Preservation
All finalized files related to each publication should be stored in the Foothills Publications Shared Drive. This includes:
- Print-ready PDFs: Final interior and cover files as submitted to printer/POD services
- Source files: InDesign, Word, or other editable format files
- Cover design files: High-resolution artwork, fonts, and layered design files
- Ebook files: EPUB, MOBI, or other digital format files
- Proofs: PDF proofs from vendors for quality control reference
- Specifications: Trim size, paper stock, binding type, and other production details
- Vendor communications: Quotes, invoices, and correspondence related to production
- Marketing materials: Press releases, promotional images, catalog copy
File Organization:
- Create a separate folder for each title
- Use consistent naming conventions (Title_Format_Version_Date)
- Update the shared drive immediately upon project completion
Notes & Best Practices
ISBN Best Practices
- Each format requires its own ISBN (paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook, etc.)
- ISBNs cannot be reused or transferred between editions
- Register changes to book information through MyIdentifiers.com
- Keep detailed records of all ISBN assignments
Copyright & Legal
- Copyright registration: [Add process if applicable]
- Permissions for quoted material: [Add checklist]
- Contributor agreements: [Add storage location]
Archive & Preservation
- Master files stored: [Add location for print-ready PDFs, cover files, etc.]
- Backup schedule: [Add frequency and method]
- Version control: [Add naming convention or system]
For questions or updates to this documentation, contact [add appropriate person/role]