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I just finished reading the last page of my book. What am I going to do next? Honestly? I’m going on TikTok to look at what other people thought about this book. Now that the high of the book is going away, I want my next read. I’m googling what I
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You already have a million-dollar book idea written or maybe just the bones of the story you wish to tell is sitting in the closet. Either way the hard part is done. Now comes the part where most aspiring authors get left behind, publishing. Self-publishing
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World building is often immediately correlated with the fantasy genre, but it goes beyond that. When you think about it, every story has a world, even the ones that might seem a little small. World building gives you a place to hold up all of your characters,
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Kindles are everywhere. Nooks are still around too. Ebooks are one of the fastest-growing ways people read right now. People are reading on their phones, on the train, in line at the store, during their lunch break, in their car, and at home. Reading on the
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A great book starts with good paper. Think about the last time you opened a book. Subconsciously, you see how the light shines on the page, you feel the weight between your fingers, you hear the sound it makes when you turn it and you smell the ink and paper.
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If you’re looking to publish a book in 2026, one of the first things on your mind is probably: How much is this going to cost me? The truth is it depends on what you want out of the process. You can publish for as little as $100 if you’re handling
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You did it! Your first book has been released, which is one of the most exciting things to happen to a self-published author. Now it’s time to get started on your marketing strategy. Let’s start with where people actually go to find you. They read
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Ah, to pen name or not to pen name? As an author, your name is your brand, so this question should hold some weight. Readers don’t see you, they see the name. So, your author name has to match the image that you’re building and the stories
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The book industry is booming now more than ever! 4.2 million new book titles were published in the U.S. in 2025 alone. Self-published titles jumped 38.7% that year to more than 3.5 million of that total. Book covers have become an essential piece of standing
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Are you finished with your book draft and wanting to get it ready to read? Before you publish, your book needs a second set of eyes, someone who can catch what you can’t see after reading the same pages a few dozen times. Here’s a complete guide
