Publishing

How to Choose Between Amazon KDP and IngramSpar...

Amazon KDP vs. IngramSpark, compared as of October 2026: what each offers, costs, distribution, print and ebook workflows, and how to use both.

How Do US Book Royalties Work? A Plain-English ...

A plain-English guide to US book royalties: what a royalty rate is, list price vs. net receipts, how ebook and print royalties differ, and what to check in a contract.

Ten Questions to Ask Before Signing a Publishin...

Ten questions to ask before signing a publishing contract, from which rights you are licensing to how you get them back. General information, not legal advice.

How to Plan Your First Book Launch: A Realistic...

A realistic book launch timeline for first-time authors, from six months out to the weeks after release. Every date is a guide you can adapt.

How Do Advance Reader Copies Work for US Authors?

Advance reader copies help a book launch with early reviews, if you follow the rules. Here is when to send ARCs, who should get them and what US disclosure rules...

Ebook vs. Paperback vs. Hardcover: Which Format...

Ebook, paperback or hardcover? Here is how the formats compare on cost, files and reader reach, and which makes sense for a first launch. Specs dated October 2026.