Guides for independent authors

Plain-English answers to the questions that come up when you publish a book yourself. Each guide covers one question in full, so you can read it before you speak to anyone, us included.

• What does it really cost to publish a book?

  What sets the cost of publishing a book: editing depth, cover, formatting, ISBNs, printing and marketing, plus the red flags and how to get an accurate quote.

• KDP vs IngramSpark: which should you use?

  KDP vs IngramSpark for independent authors: reach, ebooks, print formats, ISBNs, bookstore terms and costs, and how to use both without duplicate listings.

• How to spot a vanity press

  How to spot a vanity press: how it differs from fair paid author services, the red flags, questions to ask before you pay, and what to do if you have signed.

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