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Novel Word Count by Genre
Novel word count by genre is a useful publishing benchmark, but it’s not a measure of literary quality. Length affects reader expectations,…
Nov 13, 2026 · 12 min read
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Publishing your book
How Many Author Copies Should You Order?
Your book is finally ready to publish, and you’re looking forward to holding a stack of finished copies. Maybe you have a…
Nov 10, 2026 · 11 min read
Publishing your book
Book Teaser Dos and Don’ts: Guidelines for Fiction and Nonfiction Authors
Your book teaser is an opportunity to capture readers’ interest and show them what makes your book worth exploring. Whether you’re writing…
Nov 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Publishing your book
Returnable vs. Non-Returnable Books: Costs & Risks
For independent and hybrid authors, understanding book returns is especially important because publishing arrangements differ in who controls returnability and who absorbs…
Nov 6, 2026 · 11 min read
Publishing your book
How to Choose a Book Trim Size: A Practical Guide for Authors
If you’re wondering how to choose a book trim size, the best place to start is with your genre, manuscript length, and…
Oct 30, 2026 · 8 min read
Publishing your book
Can You Publish a Book After Serializing It?
If you’re sharing your novel chapter by chapter on Substack, Wattpad, Royal Road, or your own website, you may be wondering: Can…
Oct 23, 2026 · 9 min read
Publishing your book
How Book Bestseller Lists Work for Indie & Hybrid Authors
“Bestseller” gets printed on more book covers than most readers realize, and that’s because the word means something different depending on which…
Oct 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Publishing your book
Who Is Liable If Your Memoir Gets You Sued?
If your memoir gets you sued, you—the author—are usually the one financially liable, not the publisher, because most publishing contracts include a…
Oct 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Publishing your book
Print-on-Demand Pricing Explained
Print-on-demand pricing is built from three stacked costs—a flat production charge per copy, a distribution or “market access” fee taken as a…
Oct 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Publishing your book
Do You Need an Ebook? Print vs. Ebook for Authors
There's nothing quite like holding a printed copy of your book. But many of your potential readers will never pick up a…
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Writing your book
How to Handle Editor Feedback: When to Take It (or Not)
You've spent months, maybe years, on your manuscript. Then the edit letter arrives: pages of notes, questions, and suggestions. Some feel exactly…
Oct 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Publishing your book
How to Write Back Cover Copy That Sells Your Book
A reader picks up your book, glances at the cover, and flips it over. Or they click your Amazon listing and scroll…
Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
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