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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.

What Is EPUB and How Is It Different from MOBI?

What Is EPUB and How Is It Different from MOBI? TL;DR:EPUB is the universal ebook standard used by Apple Books,...

How Do I Format an Ebook for KDP?

How Do I Format an Ebook for KDP? TL;DR:KDP accepts EPUB, DOCX, and KPF file formats. Your ebook needs a...

Why Does My Ebook Look Different on Every Device?

Why Does My Ebook Look Different on Every Device? TL;DR:Ebooks use reflowable layout, meaning the text adapts to each device’s...

Should I Use Fixed Layout or Reflowable for My Ebook?

Should I Use Fixed Layout or Reflowable for My Ebook? TL;DR:Use reflowable for any text-heavy book (novels, nonfiction, memoir). Use...

What Is a Book Proposal and Do I Need One?

What is a nonfiction book proposal and do I need one? TL;DR: A book proposal is a business document used...