Publishing Your Book: A Complete Author’s Guide
Explore the different paths to publishing your book and learn how to navigate the process of getting your work into the world.
KDP Select: The Complete Operational Guide
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
KDP Select is the most consequential enrollment decision an indie author makes — but most authors enroll without fully understanding its terms. This guide covers exactly what KDP Select's exclusivity requires, how Kindle Unlimited page read income works, how to use Free Promotion Days and Countdown Deals correctly, and what violations look like.
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How to Use Amazon Author Central
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Amazon Author Central is separate from KDP — it's the platform where you build your author page, claim your books under a unified author identity, add your biography and photo, and manage how you appear to millions of Amazon shoppers. This guide covers every step of setting up and optimizing your Author Central profile.
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eBook Platforms
Published on June 18, 2026 by Randall Wood
Find the best ebook publishing platforms for self-publishing authors. Compare KDP, Draft2Digital, PublishDrive, and others to maximize your ebook’s reach and profits. Learn how ScribeCount can simplify tracking sales across multiple platforms.
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How to Publish on Kobo Writing Life
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Everything you need to publish your ebook on Kobo Writing Life — from account creation and tax setup through ePub file requirements, metadata entry, series linking, territory pricing, Kobo Plus enrollment, promotions, and managing your catalog over time.
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How to Publish on Apple Books for Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Publishing on Apple Books reaches hundreds of millions of readers on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This guide covers every step — Apple ID requirements, the ePub quality review, cover specs, metadata entry, the ISBN requirement, pre-orders, editorial submissions, and managing your catalog.
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How to Publish on Barnes & Noble Press
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Barnes & Noble Press is the most straightforward direct publishing portal among the major wide platforms — and the only one with a path to in-store print placement and direct access to Nook's loyal reader community. This guide covers every step from account setup to print distribution.
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How to Publish on Google Play Books Partner Center
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Google Play Books reaches Android users across every price point and market — including readers in India, Southeast Asia, Africa, and other regions where Amazon's ebook footprint is thin. This guide covers every step of the Partner Center setup, from account creation and ISBN requirements through metadata, country-specific pricing, and promotional tools.
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How to Set Up and Use Draft2Digital
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Draft2Digital distributes your ebooks to retailers, library platforms, and subscription services that direct publishing accounts don't reach — including OverDrive, Hoopla, Bibliotheca, Tolino, Vivlio, Everand, and Bookshop.org. This guide covers every step from account creation through distribution channel configuration, back matter automation, and royalty tracking.
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How to Publish on PublishDrive
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
PublishDrive reaches Storytel, Bookmate, Dreame, Perlego, Empik, and international subscription and Eastern European platforms that D2D doesn't cover. This guide covers every step: subscription tier selection, account setup, channel configuration with the D2D overlap deselection map, and catalog management.
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