The 4 types of book editing explained — developmental editing, line editing, copy editing and proofreading. What each covers, what it costs, and which ones your manuscript actually needs.
IngramSpark vs KDP — a complete, honest comparison of royalties, bookstore distribution, ebook reach, costs and the best strategy for self-published authors in 2026.
Book covers for self publishers need to signal genre, pass the thumbnail test, and compete with traditionally published titles on Amazon. Here is exactly what makes a self-published cover work.
Author branding is not about becoming a marketer or performing online. It is about giving readers a clear answer to one question: what kind of experience does reading your work…
How do self-publishing royalties actually work? From KDP ebook tiers to IngramSpark trade discounts, here is a clear honest breakdown of what you will actually earn from your book.
Traditional publishing or self-publishing? Neither path is objectively better. Here is an honest comparison of both sides without the agenda that usually comes with this conversation.
Audiobook consumption has grown 36% in the past year and AI narration has made audio accessible to indie authors at any budget. Here is what every self-published author needs to…
Effective marketing strategies for self-published books in 2026, ranked by what actually moves copies. Amazon listing optimisation, email lists, reviews, social media, ads, and a full 90-day launch plan.
From classic children's books to the best new story books for kids in 2026, this guide covers picture books, toddler books, reading picks by age, and how parents can get…
Your book cover has about two seconds to convince a reader to click. Most self-published authors get this wrong not through lack of effort but through lack of understanding how…
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