Background:
An author partnering with Write Right aimed to reissue The Panchatantra Annotated Edition across multiple formats. In the past, their earlier publication attempts led to duplicate listings on online platforms, causing confusion and reduced discoverability.
Challenge:
Each format—paperback, hardcover, and Kindle—shared identical metadata, leading to system conflicts. The overlapping entries impacted ranking, customer reviews, and buy-box placement on major retailers like Amazon and Flipkart.
Solution:
Our editorial operations and technical publishing team stepped in. Write Right created a metadata correction plan by assigning distinct ISBNs for each format, while ensuring consistency in title keywords, author name, and category mapping. We also optimized the BISAC codes and restructured the backend metadata for seamless indexing.
Results:
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Duplicate listings were fully resolved within 10 business days.
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The title started appearing under Indian Fables and Moral Literature top results.
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Sales grew by 43% after metadata cleanup, supported by improved visibility on eCommerce platforms.
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The author’s annotated edition became a reliable reference in Indian literature classes.
Takeaway:
This case shows how precision in metadata and ISBN management can directly influence discoverability, ranking, and credibility—core strengths of Write Right’s publishing expertise.
