Metadata is a set of data that provides information about your audiobook to sales channels and readers. Metadata gives sales channels information about where to merchandise your title, and gives readers information about whether or not they would be interested in purchasing your book.
| Field Name | Field Description | Field Required? |
| Description |
Enter your book blurb in under 2,000 characters. This description will be available to readers on all sales channels. Note: Do not use HTML formatting. Additional information about creating a description for your audiobook can be found here. |
Yes |
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Is this a children's book (ages 0-18)?
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If your book was written specifically for readers ages 0-18, select yes. If not, select no.
If yes, a new field will appear to select the children's age group your book was written for. Choose the appropriate selection from the drop down menu:
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No |
| Genre 1, 2, 3 | Select at least 1 genre that best describes your title to tell sales channels where to merchandise your audiobook, and to help readers find your work. | 1 genre selection is required |
| Sales Rights |
If there are legal restrictions as to where your audiobook can be sold, please indicate where in the world you want your book for sale. Note: World rights are the default option. |
Yes |
| Print Owner Name | Enter the name of the legal owner of the print version of this title. | No |
| Print Copyright Year | Enter the year that the print version of this title was released and copyrighted. If there are multiple copyright years, separate the years with commas. | No |
| Audiobook Owner Name | Enter the name of the legal owner of the audio version of this title. | Yes |
| Audiobook Copyright Year | Enter the year that the audiobook version of this title is being released and copyrighted. If there are multiple copyright years, separate the years with commas. | Yes |
| MSRP |
MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Enter the price that you wish to charge for your audiobook. Note: some retailers may not use this MSRP when pricing your audiobook. |
Yes |
| ASIN |
ASIN stands for Amazon Sales Inventory Number. This number is associated with your eBook. Note: If you do not have an ASIN, or if you do not know your ASIN, please leave this field blank. |
No |
| Digital Retail ISBN |
Each format of your book requires it's own ISBN. This number will be specific to your digital audiobook on all retail sites. Note: Author's Republic provides free ISBNs for every project, but if you prefer to use your own ISBN you may purchase one. |
No |
| Digital Library ISBN |
Each format of your book requires it's own digital library ISBN. This number will be specific to your audiobook in digital library format. Note: Author's Republic provides free ISBNs for every project, but if you prefer to use your own ISBN you may purchase one. |
No |
Once all required fields have been entered, click the "Save & Continue" button to save your entry and move onto the audio & covers tab.