Itunes connect. free book account, developer account

I've rencety enrolled into Apple Developer program.
However when I was trying to get an access to Itune connect,
It brought me to the screen where it says "Manage your books"
I remembered signing-up for free book publishing account
when I was playing with Ibookauthor.
I'm wondering what Appler would suggest if
I just wish to develope apps and release onto
this account without using it as a free-book account
thank you very much

(follow up)
I've been reading your answers regarding iTunes connect accounts and related issues.
Your answer always includs "wait until the developer account is active" and "it will take a week or more"
(btw for the time I was posting the original discussion question, my developer account was activated.
it was interfearing with my free-book account)
However, twice that I enrolled to developer programs this week, both times I got my account
activated less than 24 hours. Actaully the second time I enrolled (with my new apple id), they
activated my account within 3 hours.
I just got off the phone with Apple, and they were nice enough to refund the money, as well.

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I should have known better than to go down this path!
Although I basically started doing the free books and due to what I perceive as tax issues possibly with three countries, I had no intentions of getting a paid books account.... until last week after going through the US Tax ID thread.
A problem on the forum is that many people ask for solutions - get them and dont give any feedback which would help others following their path.
So I decided to apply for an EIN.
Dreading being put on hold for an extended period as one poster suffered and musty have had a large bill for the international call - I used a Phone card
( normally used for contacting family back in the UK) and set about the task.
I called at 8.30am Sydney time ( I think 5.30pm est USA time) Nobody mentioned the usual "select 1 for...select 2 for..." which took about 1 minute.
a redirect got me to the right place and a very helpful, polite agent/operator or whatever title the tax guys have, asked, after I mentioned an EIN was required- if I had a filled in SS-4 - YES.. it does make it easier to get through the routine. ( download the PDF, print it off and fill it in before you 'phone)
As per all the others, within 10 -12 minutes I was given an EIN number. The blurb will follow by post eventually.
So painless and no heartache there....and the cost using the phone card ( CardCost was AU$10) the call cost- AU$0.20c!
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I decided on on a new ID name and opened a new email address.
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Next come the questionnaire re your "stock" of ePubs, PDFs for converting and digital rights.
I have 12 books which were in the free books - now withdrawn
Ignore the top line ooptions to name titles and its seems pointless to me asking what you have ready.. because any author could go on to create 1000 books!
You are required to have a website - not a problem for me cos that's my "hobby"! Others may have a sinking feeling seeing this requirement.
Don't panic.. its about support.
Typical Apple they simply adjust a few bits from something they already have.. and while I understand "apps" need a support contact - I fail to see why an e-mail address is not enough ( for apps) and to me its a complete waste of time ( and money for some) to require a website.
Afterall anybody with a buying a book which has been reviewed and approved - may only want to e-mail a "well done"... any problems on the iPad are surely for Apple support to deal with!
Anyway... for those in a panic, as KT pointed out recently.. Facebook ( ugh) should be a suitable vehicle to offer a point of contact and support.
The more adventurious can look at Wordpress and othe similar " blog" sites... or make people like me happy and purchase a website.
Thas about it - I have now submitted the application and assume Apple will reply after they have confirned the EIN.
I think a lot of people start into these applications - pre-programmed to expect Apple to make it dificult and while we understand chating across the world online or buy boots from New York and top hats from Hong Kong... most people have a dread of tax offices in their own city let alone on the other side of the planet.
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It took about a week for me. Make sure your email software doesn't treat mail from [email protected] as junk.
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