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Practical guides on self-publishing, book formatting, and tools for authors.
How to make a full paperback cover for Amazon KDP: spine width calculation, bleed, barcode zone, trim sizes, and the official template. Step-by-step 2026 guide.
Read article →Print book dimensions for self-publishing: standard trim sizes, margins, bleed, 300 DPI and KDP vs IngramSpark templates. Everything for a print-ready PDF.
Read article →Choosing the best font for a novel: serif vs sans serif, print and ebook readability, size, leading, pairing and licensing. A typography guide for authors.
Read article →Atticus vs Vellum in 2026: platform, price, formatting and exports compared. Mac-only Vellum at $249 vs cross-platform Atticus at $147, and when to pick neither.
Read article →Step-by-step guide to publishing your book on Amazon KDP in 2026: ebook + paperback setup, royalties, ISBN, KDP Select, common errors and how to avoid them.
Read article →How to get an ISBN in 2026: Bowker pricing ($125 in the US), free ISBNs in Canada and France, KDP requirements, country-by-country guide for self-published authors.
Read article →Markdown guide for book authors 2026: syntax basics, best tools (Obsidian, iA Writer, Typora, VS Code), Word comparison, export to epub & PDF.
Read article →The 7 best book layout software tools for authors in 2026: Folio Studio, Vellum, Atticus, InDesign and more. Pricing, exports and the best pick by genre.
Read article →Epub vs PDF for self-published authors: KDP requirements, Kindle compatibility, fixed-layout vs reflowable, accessibility (EAA 2025). Complete 2026 comparison guide.
Read article →Self-publishing in 2026: cost breakdown, KDP vs Kobo vs IngramSpark, royalties, ISBN, layout and distribution for indie authors in the US, UK and EU.
Read article →Novel layout guide for 2026 self-publishers: trim sizes, fonts, margins, chapter openings, front matter, page numbering, print bleed and epub.
Read article →Create a valid epub from Word or Markdown for KDP, Kobo and Apple Books. Folio Studio, Calibre, Pandoc and Sigil compared. EPUBCheck validation tips.
Read article →Vellum is Mac-only and costs $249. Tested comparison of 7 free and paid alternatives for Windows, Linux and the web, with detailed Vellum vs Atticus breakdown.
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