Book Marketing & Self-Publishing Blog — Author's Loft

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

How to Design a Book Cover That Sells (Self-Publishing Guide for 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.

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How to Get Book Reviews for a Self-Published Book (2026 Guide)

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.

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How to Market a Self-Published Book in 2026 (Without a Publisher)

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.

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KDP vs IngramSpark: Which Self-Publishing Platform is Right for You? (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.

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Amazon KDP Royalties Explained: How Much Do Authors Actually Earn in 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.

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Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: The Complete 2026 Comparison

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.

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How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book in 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.

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Best Self-Publishing Platforms in 2026: An Honest Comparison

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.

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How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

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.

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Self-Publishing Royalties Compared: KDP vs IngramSpark vs Author's Loft (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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