You have a story worth telling. Maybe it’s decades of business experience, a remarkable personal journey, or family history that deserves preservation. But writing a book is an entirely different skill from living an interesting life. Most people who’ve accomplished extraordinary things s...
Your book cover has approximately three seconds to convince a potential reader to stop scrolling. That’s it. Three seconds to communicate genre, quality, and whether this book is for them. In 2026, readers browse thousands of covers daily across Amazon, social media, and online retailers. Most...
You’ve finished your manuscript and you’re ready to publish. But the publishing landscape in 2026 is more complex than ever. Traditional publishing feels out of reach. Self-publishing seems overwhelming. And now there’s a third option called hybrid publishing that promises the best of both worlds.
Poetry is the most personal genre and the hardest to sell. You’ve spent years crafting individual poems, refining every line break, perfecting every metaphor. Now you want to publish a collection that represents your voice and vision. But poetry publishing operates differently from every other...
You’ve written your book. You’ve edited it. You’re ready to publish. Then you open Amazon KDP’s dashboard and realize you have no idea what you’re doing. File formats. Trim sizes. Margins. Bleed. Interior formatting. Cover specifications. The technical requirements feel...
Getting your self-published book into a major retailer like Waterstones feels like cracking an impossible code. You’ve published professionally. Your book looks great. Reviews are positive. But major bookstore chains still feel completely out of reach. The truth is, retail placement for indie a...