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KDP guidelines, publishing formats, royalties, costs, and the full self-publishing journey for indie authors.

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Indie author planning a book marketing campaign at a desk

9 Best Book Marketing Tools for Indie Authors (2026)

Compare nine book marketing tools for indie authors, from market research and cover design to reader delivery, email, promotion, and ad tracking.

Pablo YáñezSeptember 8

How to Build a Character Profile for Book Cover Design

Build a visual character profile that keeps cover art accurate and consistent. Define appearance, clothing, references, exclusions, and series continuity.

Pablo YáñezAugust 17

External Cover Studio upload screen for repurposing a finished book cover

How to Repurpose One Book Cover for Print, Audio, and Ads

Turn one approved front cover into a print wrap, audiobook square, text-free artwork, mockups, ads, and social assets without rebuilding the design.

Pablo YáñezAugust 17

12 Best Print-on-Demand Publishers for Indie Authors (2026)

The 12 best print on demand publishers for indie authors in 2026, compared: KDP for Amazon sales, IngramSpark for bookstores, plus 10 more matched to a goal.

Pablo YáñezFebruary 20

A Complete Guide to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing Book Sizes

Master Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing book sizes. Get clear guidance on trim sizes, margins, and bleed to publish your book successfully on KDP.

Pablo YáñezFebruary 18

Printable full-wrap book cover for paperback production

Printable Book Covers: From Ebook Front to Full Print Wrap

Turn a digital cover into a print-ready paperback wrap with exact dimensions, spine and bleed setup, export steps, preflight checks, and troubleshooting.

Pablo YáñezFebruary 7

A Guide to Kindle Direct Publishing Guidelines for Indie Authors

Master Kindle Direct Publishing guidelines with this comprehensive guide. Learn KDP rules for covers, manuscripts, and royalties to publish successfully.

Pablo YáñezFebruary 4

A Guide to Novella Length Word Count for KDP Authors

Novella Length: How Many Words Is a Novella? (17,500–40,000)

A novella is 17,500–40,000 words, or roughly 70–160 pages. See word-count ranges by genre, how novellas compare to novels, and how to price short fiction.

Pablo YáñezJanuary 30

Amazon KDP royalty calculator for ebook and paperback authors

Amazon KDP Royalty Calculator for Ebooks and Paperbacks

Estimate Amazon.com KDP ebook and paperback royalties using current delivery charges, printing costs, price thresholds, and distribution rates.

Pablo YáñezJanuary 24

A Complete Guide to Amazon Book Cover Dimensions

Amazon Book Cover Dimensions: 2,560 × 1,600 px + KDP Print Sizes

Exact Amazon book cover dimensions: 2,560 × 1,600 px for Kindle (1.6:1 ratio), plus KDP paperback & hardcover sizes with spine-width math and a free template.

Pablo YáñezJanuary 9

A Guide to Kindle Ebook Cover Size for KDP Success

Kindle Ebook Cover Size: 2,560 × 1,600 px (KDP Specs)

The ideal Kindle ebook cover size is 2,560 × 1,600 px (1.6:1 ratio). Get KDP minimums, 300 PPI resolution, and file formats for a crisp, click-worthy cover.

Pablo YáñezJanuary 6

How to Self-Publish a Book: A Practical Guide for Authors

Ready to learn how to self publish a book? Our guide breaks down manuscript prep, cover design, KDP distribution, and marketing into actionable steps.

Pablo YáñezDecember 30