Book promotion guides, royalty breakdowns, and indie author tools to help you write a book and sell more books.
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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