Tag: self-publishing
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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.
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What goes on a book copyright page, with copy-ready templates for fiction, non-fiction, ebooks, children’s and pen-name books, AI statements and legal deposit.
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Hardcover vs paperback for indie authors: KDP print costs, worked royalty examples, IngramSpark options and when a hardcover edition is worth adding.
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What romance, fantasy and thriller covers signal to readers, how to audit your genre’s bestsellers, and a brief checklist to hand your cover designer.
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How to get a literary agent: get the manuscript ready, research and vet agents, write a query letter, spot scam red flags, and compare with self-publishing.
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The self-publishing changes that matter now: KDP paperback royalties, DRM downloads, AI translation and narration, KU libraries and direct sales.
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Where AI helps at each stage of self-publishing, KDP’s AI disclosure rules, copyright and narration limits, and a safe way to start.
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Self-publishing vs traditional publishing, compared honestly: royalties, costs, control, income evidence, who each suits, and a checklist to decide.
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What Amazon KDP really pays new authors: current royalty rules, why one book fades, realistic first years, costs, risks and a goal-setting checklist.
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Already selling an ebook? How to decide if a print-on-demand paperback is worth it, set it up on KDP or IngramSpark, and price it so each copy earns money.
