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Publishing Fundamentals

Everything you need to know about self-publishing your book — from ISBNs and distribution to pricing, royalties, and print formatting. These guides cover the practical decisions every author faces when bringing a book to market: choosing between KDP and IngramSpark, understanding ebook and print formats, setting up pre-orders, calculating production costs, and creating publication-ready files. Whether you're publishing your first novel or expanding into new formats, each answer is researched, sourced, and written to give you clear, current guidance you can act on today.

How Should I Price My Self-Published Book?

How Should I Price My Self-Published Book? TL;DR:Ebook pricing for most genres falls between $2.99 and $9.99 to qualify for...

How Do KDP Royalties Work?

How Do KDP Royalties Work? TL;DR:KDP offers two ebook royalty tiers — 70% for books priced $2.99–$9.99, and 35% for...

What Are Kindle Unlimited Page Reads and How Am I Paid?

What Are Kindle Unlimited Page Reads and How Am I Paid? TL;DR:Kindle Unlimited pays authors based on pages read, not...

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book?

How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book? TL;DR:A realistic budget for self-publishing ranges from $500 to $5,000+ depending...

Do I Need to Pay Taxes on Book Royalties?

Do I Need to Pay Taxes on Book Royalties? TL;DR:Yes, book royalties are taxable income in the United States. If...