Unpublishing a Book

Unpublishing permanently removes a book from distribution and sale. This action cannot be undone. If you want the book to be available again, you must create a new book entry with a new ISBN.

Unpublishing does not refund the upload fee. If the title is still eligible for an upload-fee refund, use the separate refund option on the Books page instead.

How to Unpublish

1. Go to the Books page
2. Find the book you want to unpublish
3. Click the three-dot menu icon on the book card
4. Select "Unpublish"
5. Confirm by clicking "Yes, unpublish"

What Happens When You Unpublish

• The book is removed from all distribution channels
• It may take up to 30 business days for listings to be fully removed
• Any pending sales at the time of unpublishing will still be fulfilled
• The book card on the Books page will appear grayed out with an "Unpublished" badge
• The book can no longer be edited or ordered

When Should I Unpublish?

Common reasons to unpublish a book:

• You need to change locked metadata (such as the title or ISBN) and want to create a corrected version
• You want to permanently discontinue the book
• You are replacing the book with a new edition under a new ISBN

Can I Republish?

No. Unpublishing is permanent. If you want the same book available for sale again, you will need to create a new book entry with a new ISBN and go through the full setup process again (uploading files, review, digital preview approval, etc.).