Foreword vs Preface: Who Writes It, and Which One Your Book Needs
A foreword is written by someone else. A preface is written by you. That one rule settles most of it. Here's the rest, plus where each goes in the book.
June 13, 2024Writing & Editing
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Inspiration or Infringement? What You Can Legally Borrow From Another Book
Tropes, premises and titles are free. Sentences, distinctive characters and song lyrics are not. Where US copyright draws the line, and what to do if accused.
December 16, 2023Legal
Understanding IngramSpark: A Detailed Guide for Self-Publishers
IngramSpark offers wide distribution, print-on-demand, creative control, and ease of use, though it also comes with some challenges.
December 2, 2023Publishing & ISBNs
Amazon KDP Explained: Royalties, Select, Print Costs and What Each Choice Costs You
KDP's royalty option, Select checkbox and price point each move real money. The 2026 numbers from Amazon's help pages, and what to check on every title.
November 11, 2023Publishing & ISBNs
How to Convert Your Manuscript Into an Ebook That Every Store Accepts
EPUB is the only format that matters. Prepare the Word file, pick a tool from free to $249.99, validate it, and avoid the failures that get files rejected.
October 28, 2023Book Design
How to Price Your Self-Published Book So the Royalty Maths Works for You
KDP's royalty bands, print cost floors, 99-cent launches and Kindle Unlimited each cap what a price can earn. How to pick one that pays, with 2026 figures.
September 7, 2023Distribution