What an imprint is, what a publisher actually does, and how indie authors set up their own imprint with ISBNs, KDP and IngramSpark without mismatch errors.
The self-publishing changes that matter now: KDP paperback royalties, DRM downloads, AI translation and narration, KU libraries and direct sales.
Turn your author platform into a business: choose a model, compare income streams, write a one-page plan, know your numbers and set up the basics.
How genre changes covers, pricing, Kindle Unlimited, release pace and discovery, with a side-by-side table and a step-by-step genre plan.
A 12-week indie book launch plan: pre-order rules on KDP, honest early reviews, a launch email sequence, capped promotion and how to judge results.
The self-publishing numbers that matter: profit per title, read-through, KU read depth, cost per sale and newsletter conversion, with a monthly routine.
Self-publishing vs traditional publishing, compared honestly: royalties, costs, control, income evidence, who each suits, and a checklist to decide.
