The Self-Publishing Insider
Our blog for self-publishing authors delves deep into the information authors need to get their books published, marketed, and sold, including book printing, editing, cover design, interior layout, and more.
How Book Royalties Really Work (And How to Know You’re Being Paid Honestly)
Why Book Metadata, Keywords, and Categories Matter for Discoverability
If you ask most authors what makes a book successful, they will usually point to the writing, the cover, or…
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish in 2026?
Self-publishing gets more popular every year, but the costs can still feel confusing. One author might say they paid…
Can AI-Generated Content Be Copyrighted?
The short answer is no—at least not when the work is created entirely by artificial intelligence. U.S. copyright law requires…
IngramSpark 2026 Price Changes
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the company, IngramSpark is a self-publishing platform that offers print-on-demand services similar…
BookBaby vs. Publish Pros
Choosing the right self-publishing partner can shape every part of your author experience. BookBaby and Publish Pros both help authors…
5 Ways to Make Sure Readers Skip Your Book
Let’s be real for a second. Readers do judge books by their covers. You can have the most brilliant story…
The 4 Stages of Book Editing Explained for Authors
When you finish the first draft of your book, it’s tempting to think the hardest part is behind you. You’ve…
How to Maintain an Author Website
Your author website is more than just a place to show off your books. It helps readers learn about you,…
How Will Amazon’s Latest Changes Affect Your Book Sales?
Amazon recently announced that as of June 10, 2025, royalty rates and color printing costs on some books will change.…
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