Resources
Practical guides on self-publishing, book formatting, and tools for authors.
Everything you need to know about ISBNs: do you need one, how to get a free or paid ISBN in the US, UK, Canada and France, and what happens if you use a platform-issued ISBN.
Read article →Markdown explained for authors: essential syntax, advantages for book writing, recommended tools (Obsidian, iA Writer, VS Code), and how to export to epub or PDF.
Read article →Comparison of the best book layout software for self-published authors: Folio Studio, Vellum, Atticus, InDesign, Scribus, Word. Pricing, exports, ease of use.
Read article →Epub or PDF for your self-published book? Full comparison of both formats based on your book type, publishing goal and target platforms.
Read article →Everything you need to know to self-publish your book: platforms (Amazon KDP, Kobo, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark), royalties, distribution, ISBN, cover, layout. Practical guide for independent authors.
Read article →Essential typographic rules, choosing between epub and print-ready PDF, classic mistakes to avoid. Everything an author needs to know before laying out their first novel.
Read article →Step-by-step tutorial for creating a valid epub from your Word or Markdown manuscript. Compatible with Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books. Free with Folio Studio.
Read article →Vellum is Mac-only and costs $249. Honest comparison of the best free and paid alternatives for formatting your books on Windows and Linux.
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