Welcome to the Metadata Builder Your all-in-one workspace to organize and finalize your book's metadata for self-publishing.

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Book Details

Title: _____________________________

Subtitle: __________________________

Series name & number: _____________

Author name(s): ___________________

Publisher/imprint: ________________

Publication date: _________________

Edition (e.g. 1st, 2nd): ___________

Language: _________________________

Territories: [ ] World [ ] US [ ] UK [ ] Other: _____________

ISBN (Print): _____________________

ISBN (eBook): _____________________

ASIN: ____________________________

LCCN Status: ☐ Not applied ☐ Submitted ☐ Received

Copyright Line: ___________________

Format: ☐ Paperback ☐ Hardcover ☐ eBook ☐ Audiobook

Trim Size: ________________________

Page Count: _______________________

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Marketing Metadata

BISAC Codes (up to 3): _________________________

Keywords (7–10): _____________________________

Short Description (≤ 200 characters):

Long Description (≤ 4000 characters):

Back Cover Copy:

Tagline / Hook: _______________________________

Comparable Titles: ___________________________

Target Audience: _____________________________

Author Bio (Short): ___________________________

Author Bio (Long): ____________________________

Contributors: ☐ Editor ☐ Illustrator ☐ Designer ☐ Photographer

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Distribution & Upload

Main Distribution Platform: ____________________

Additional Platforms: ☐ KDP ☐ IngramSpark ☐ Draft2Digital ☐ Lulu ☐ Other

eBook Format: ☐ ePUB ☐ MOBI ☐ PDF

Print Format: ☐ Paperback ☐ Hardcover

Cover Finish: ☐ Matte ☐ Gloss

Interior: ☐ B&W ☐ Color

Paper Type: ☐ White ☐ Cream

Upload-Ready Files:

☐ Interior PDF  ☐ Cover PDF  ☐ ePUB File

Formatting Software: ☐ Vellum ☐ Atticus ☐ InDesign ☐ Other

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Progress Checklist

• [ ] Metadata complete
• [ ] ISBNs assigned
• [ ] Cover design complete
• [ ] Copyright page drafted
• [ ] Metadata uploaded
• [ ] Proofs approved
• [ ] Book live & published </aside>

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