Updating Thema Subject Information for your Book (Metadata)

If you need to make updates to the information you provided for your book, known as metadata, the following instructions will help you.

You can also download a copy of the Thema Best Practices worksheet HERE.

Thema Subject Codes

BISAC subject codes are commonly used in the North American market. Using Thema codes for the rest of the world (ROW) markets ensures global visibility of your book. Many global markets will not list a book for sale if there are no Thema subjects selected for the book.

To add or update Thema subjects:

• Log into your account
• Click on the title you would like to update. This takes you to the Title Information page
• Click on the Basic Information button

Scroll down to the section of information you would like to update. In this example, (see image below) we will add a Thema Subject

1. Hover over the area and a box will appear with a pencil to the right. 

2. Click on the field to access the "Find Subjects" button. You will also see a "Find *Qualifiers" button. Click on "Find Subjects".

3. A box will pop up containing all the Thema Subjects. Click on the + beside a category to expand the list. Click on the subject you would like to add.

4. The subject will appear in the field. Click save.

* Qualifiers allow you to narrow down the subject category you selected by region, countries, holidays, education level, etc.