Self-Publish Quickly on Amazon—Includes 20-Step Checklist
- Costs and timelines for Amazon and IngramSpark
- A 20-item check list for faster book production
- Includes cross-reference links to additional help
Business of Publishing
Imprint formation, planning, publishing strategy, copyright, legal, reporting.
Selling Books on Amazon—Are they Ripping Me Off?
It can be frustrating selling books on Amazon.
These 15 FAQs address misunderstandings and misconceptions about book retailing, the book business in general, and Amazon’s own policies.
Self-Publishing Hardcover Books: POD, Royalties, Distribution
Why self-publishers make less money on POD hardcovers. Pricing and royalties compared to offset printing. IngramSpark settings to make more money.
Hybrid Publishing or Traditional Self-Publishing: Which is Right for You?
- Five criteria that define hybrid publishers
- Three ways to evaluate a hybrid publisher
- Five reasons why hybrid publishing may not be the best self-publishing route
How to Choose a Date to Release a Book
Four questions to ask yourself before you set your book’s release date. Includes summary of IngramSpark and KDP timelines for proofing and a list of 6 issues that require advanced planning.
IngramSpark Print-on-Demand vs. Amazon KDP Print
- IngramSpark vs KDP Print
- What about print quality?
- Should you use their free ISBN?
- Resources and related articles
The 2022 Guide to Amazon Fees and Royalties for Kindle eBooks and KDP Print
How to calculate eBook delivery costs • How to calculate paperback manufacturing costs • How to calculate royalties and minimum selling prices • Examples and Resources
FAQs About Publishing New Books Using KDP; Timelines, Problem-Solving
What to expect after publishing new books on KDP: timelines and FAQs like changing look inside the book, linking books, how long until for sale on Amazon.
How to Research a Name for Your Self-Publishing Imprint
- Where is the imprint name used?
- Why not your own name?
- Eight resources for researching book imprint names
Amazon KDP Author Copies Cost Calculator and How to Order Author Copies
Use our cost calculator to determine the cost to buy copies of your book from KDP at a discount from the retail price. This calculator also computes paperback royalties. Includes how to order guide.