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How to self-publish a book: the 2026 guide
How to self-publish a book in 2026, step by step: editing, covers, formatting, ISBNs, platforms, pricing and launch, with real costs and royalty math.
Read guideHow much does it cost to self-publish a book?
What self-publishing really costs in 2026→ editing, cover, formatting, ISBNs, copyright and platform fees, with budget, mid-range and premium totals.
Read guideSelf-publishing without Amazon: platforms and royalties compared
How to self-publish without Amazon in 2026→ Apple Books, Kobo, B&N Press, Google Play, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark and BookMarket, with royalties compared.
Read guideEbook royalties explained, with the math
How ebook royalties really work in 2026→ KDP's 70% band and delivery fee, Apple, Kobo, Google and BookMarket, with worked examples at every price.
Read guideHow to price your ebook
How to price an ebook in 2026→ typical prices by genre and length, the royalty bands that matter, series pricing, discounts and when to charge more.
Read guideDo you need an ISBN?
Do you need an ISBN to self-publish? When you do and don't, what Bowker ISBNs cost in the US, free platform ISBNs, and one ISBN per format explained.
Read guidePrint on demand for authors
How print on demand works for self-published authors: costs, trim sizes, paper and binding choices, KDP Print vs IngramSpark vs Lulu, and proofs.
Read guideHow to publish an audiobook in 2026
How to publish an audiobook in 2026→ narrator vs. self-narration vs. AI voice, costs per finished hour, ACX's new royalty model and where to sell.
Read guideAI-assisted books: disclosure rules and best practices
Publishing an AI-assisted book in 2026→ KDP's disclosure rules, US copyright and human authorship, BookMarket's labels, and best practices for authors.
Read guideBook launch checklist: 90 days to launch and beyond
A 90-day book launch checklist for self-published authors: what to do before, during and after launch week, from metadata and ARCs to newsletters.
Read guideHow to write a book description that sells
How to write a book description that sells: a 5-part formula, fiction and nonfiction examples, length, formatting and the mistakes that cost you readers.
Read guideEbook DRM explained
What ebook DRM is, how KDP's DRM setting changed in 2026, the pros and cons for authors, and how browser-based reading protects books differently.
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