@S H You’re thinking about this the right way by securing your own ISBNs for the relaunch. Assuming your publishing entity/imprint is US-based, a Bowker-issued ISBN is generally not restricted to US sales, so you would not normally need to purchase Nielsen ISBNs simply to distribute the same edition in the UK. That said, I’d verify the current requirements with Bowker and your distribution platforms before purchasing, because ISBN and distribution rules can change. I’d also pay close attention to how you structure KDP and IngramSpark so you don’t create avoidable distribution or metadata conflicts. What does your planned distribution model look like right now, and which formats are you planning to release? That would help determine the cleanest setup before you invest in the ISBN block.

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@Tameko Cunningham I’m a professional book formatting, publishing, and marketing specialist with expertise in Amazon KDP and IngramSpark. I help authors turn manuscripts into polished, publication-ready books while improving their presentation, discoverability, and market positioning across print and eBook formats. Have you already published it, or are you still preparing your manuscript for publication? And beyond simply getting the book published, what are you hoping to achieve with it in terms of reaching readers and building long-term visibility?

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@S H So far, have you found Amazon or B&N to be more effective for getting your books discovered? Or what strategies have you tried to help your books reach the right readers?

@S H I completely understand, and honestly, you’re not alone, many indie authors face the same challenge. The truth is, simply publishing on Amazon or B&N doesn’t guarantee visibility or sales. You’re already making a real effort with schools, libraries, word of mouth, Instagram, and your website. I think the main issue may be that you need a more focused strategy to turn those efforts into reader engagement, followers, and eventually sales. I’d be happy to look at what you’re currently doing and share a few ideas that could help simplify and strengthen your approach.