by Sarah | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The editing is done. The designs look polished. The files have passed the verification checks. On paper, everything appears finished. But in practice, this is the stage where small cracks can form and avoidable problems can seep in. At this point, we don’t typically...
by Sarah | Jan 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Self-publishing has never been more accessible. But for authors who want their books to build their business, brand, or authority, a book isn’t just a book—and publishing a book doesn’t guarantee the outcome they’re looking for. The missing piece? Publishing with...
by Sarah | Dec 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Feeling behind on your book publishing timeline? If you’re like many authors, December and all its end-of-year excitement can amplify your disappointment that your book isn’t out yet. Maybe you’re waiting for cover designs or mired in endless revisions. Or maybe you...
by Sarah | Nov 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
If we’ve learned anything about KDP over the last couple of decades, it’s that change is constant. Whether it’s removing the “backdoor” category request option, adding extra AI safeguards, or some new surprise coming down the pipes, there’s a lot for an independent...
by Sarah | Oct 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
In a recent post, we talked about ordering ARC copies (advance review copies) of a POD (print on demand) book—prepublication proofs that sometimes sport a “not for resale” watermark across the cover. Today, we’re offering suggestions for where to order author copies...