Why is my book unavailable on Bookwire?
If your book isn’t appearing on Bookwire, there are a few potential reasons. Here are the most common issues and how you can resolve them:
1. Processing Time
It can take up to 5 days for your book to show up on Bookwire after submission. If you’ve submitted your book recently, it may still be processing, which is normal. Delays typically resolve themselves without the need for further action.
2. Inactive Title Status
Your book might not be listed because it’s marked as inactive. Common inactive statuses include:
- Inactive
- No longer our product
- Out of print
- Out of Stock Indefinitely
- Postponed Publication
- Cancelled
- Recalled
- Remaindered
- Temporarily Withdrawn
- Withdrawn
How to verify and correct:
- Log in to our portal and navigate to your book under the “Books” page.
- Scroll down to the “Title Status” section and make sure it’s set to “Active record.”
- If it’s inactive, click the pencil icon to update the status.
- Allow up to 5 days for the change to take effect on Bookwire.
3. Unsupported Characters in Title or Subtitle
Bookwire only supports standard Latin characters and basic punctuation. Titles or subtitles containing special characters won't be listed.
Common problem characters include:
- Em dashes (—) → use a hyphen (-) instead
- Copyright symbol (©) → spell out "Copyright" or remove
- Trademark symbols (™ ®) → remove or spell out
- Non-Latin scripts (Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, etc.)
How to fix this:
Reach out to our support team to update your title or subtitle. Once corrected, allow up to 5 days for the change to appear on Bookwire.
Alternatively, you can leave it as-is. Your ISBN is still valid and will work everywhere else, your book just won't be listed on Bookwire.