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Editorial reviews are not the same as Amazon customer reviews. Here is what Kirkus, Readers' Favorite, and Amazon Author Central actually do for indie authors — and the cold-pitch scam you need to know about.
By The Publishing Times Editorial Team
Ninety days is enough time to take a non-fiction book from blank page to live Amazon listing — if you have a clear system.
Self-publishing a children's book is one of the most rewarding — and most technically demanding — publishing projects an indie author can undertake. Unlike adul.
The Publishing Times explains why we recommend Bookshop.org to indie authors — covering the 10% affiliate commission, author shop setup, indie bookstore support…
Amazon Author Central is the free tool that transforms your Amazon presence from a bare product listing into a professional author brand — yet a surprising numb.
Getting your self-published book into libraries is one of the most underutilized distribution channels in indie publishing. Libraries collectively spend over $1.
There was a morning when I tried to do something simple: catch up on publishing industry news in one place.
Since July 7, 2026, KDP's 70% ebook rate covers $2.99 to $12.99. Paperbacks under $9.99 earn 50%, not 60%. Current print costs, KDP Select and Kindle+, categories, keywords and pay dates, from KDP's help pages.
KDP hardcover vs paperback is no longer a simple question. Since Amazon quietly expanded KDP hardcover availability to all authors in 2022, indie publishers hav.
A definitive, table-heavy comparison of every major ARC and reader magnet platform available to indie authors in 2026.
Vellum vs Atticus compared for indie authors in 2026 — price, platform compatibility, ebook and print output quality, templates, and which formatter is worth th…
IngramSpark vs Lulu compared for indie authors in 2026 — print quality, distribution reach, setup costs, hardcover options, and which platform pays more per boo…
Discover the truth about self-publishing income. This comprehensive report breaks down what indie authors actually earn, factors influencing success, and practi…
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