Book promotion guides, royalty breakdowns, and indie author tools to help you write a book and sell more books.
May 25, 2026
The complete KDP publishing guide for 2026. Account setup, manuscript specs, cover requirements, pricing strategies, KDP Select pros and cons, and distribution to bookstores.
Read article →May 25, 2026
The complete self-publishing step-by-step guide for first-time authors. From finished manuscript to live book listing — covering editing, covers, platforms, ISBN, and launch.
Read article →May 25, 2026
Step-by-step guide to publishing a book on Amazon via KDP. Covers account setup, manuscript upload, cover design specs, pricing strategy, and going live in 48 hours.
Read article →May 24, 2026
How to design a book cover that sells in 2026. Genre conventions, typography rules, DIY tools vs hiring designers, A/B testing, and KDP cover specs for indie authors.
Read article →May 21, 2026
How to get book reviews for your self-published book in 2026: ARC readers, NetGalley, BookTok, Bookstagram, review services, and the strategies that actually work for indie authors.
Read article →May 21, 2026
How to market a self-published book in 2026: email lists, ARCs, Amazon ads, social media, and the strategies indie authors use to actually sell copies without a publisher.
Read article →May 20, 2026
KDP vs IngramSpark compared for 2026: royalty rates, distribution reach, print quality, costs, and which platform is right for your book. An honest breakdown for indie authors.
Read article →May 19, 2026
Amazon KDP royalties explained for 2026: the 35% vs 70% royalty split, ebook vs print rates, delivery fees, and how much indie authors actually keep per sale.
Read article →April 24, 2026
Self-publishing vs traditional publishing in 2026: timelines, advances, royalty rates, creative control, and marketing. The honest comparison to help you choose the right path for your book.
Read article →April 20, 2026
The real cost to self-publish a book in 2026: editing, cover design, ISBN, formatting, marketing. Complete breakdown with budget, mid-range, and premium scenarios.
Read article →April 17, 2026
Comparing the best self-publishing platforms in 2026: KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Lulu, BookBaby, and Author's Loft. Royalty rates, distribution reach, costs, and which one is right for your book.
Read article →April 14, 2026
A complete step-by-step guide to self-publishing a book in 2026. Learn how to write, format, design a cover, choose a platform, and launch your book — no publisher required.
Read article →April 8, 2026
Comparing self-publishing royalties across KDP, IngramSpark, and Author's Loft. See exactly how much you keep per sale — and which platform pays indie authors the most.
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