If you plan to use Print-On-Demand (POD) for your printing (such as KDP or IngramSpark), there is no need to…
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When you self-publish, you become the publisher. Congratulations! Now you get to make some executive decisions concerning your new publishing company, but before you do that, read through this Cliff’s notes version of what is Bowker and who needs it, setting up your Bowker account, choosing a name for your publishing company, creating imprints, purchasing ISBNs, what to do about barcodes, and choosing a logo for your new publishing company.

Many authors ponder the realities of self-publishing versus the hazy dream of traditional publishing. Some choose to self-publish with the intent of presenting a polished book to an agent (which several agents prefer). Even if the design gets changed or another round of edits ensues, showcasing a professionally edited and designed book lets the agent know that you are serious about your project and don’t expect her to work with unvetted and unloved material.

This is a detailed account of the domino effect of what happens when you don’t have your original design files but…
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Every author has a different figure in mind for what she considers an ideal profit per book.  Many factors determine this.