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.
How to Publish on BookVault
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
BookVault is the UK-based print-on-demand platform built for direct-selling indie authors — with Shopify integration, The Great British Bookshop retail storefront, worldwide distribution, and premium printing capabilities including foil covers and sprayed edges. This guide covers every step of setting up and publishing on BookVault.
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POD-vs-Offset-printing
Published on June 18, 2026 by Randall Wood
Explore the differences between Print on Demand (POD) and Offset Printing to determine which is the best choice for your self-published book. Includes key comparisons, costs, and how ScribeCount helps track sales from both methods.
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Printing in China
Published on June 18, 2026 by Randall Wood
Explore how self-published authors can reduce printing costs and scale production by printing books in China. Understand shipping, quality, return options, and how to track global sales through ScribeCount.
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How to Publish on Blurb
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Blurb is the print-on-demand platform built for visually driven books — photo books, art books, cookbooks, magazines, and illustrated content that standard POD platforms handle poorly. This guide covers every step: BookWright installation, template selection, the cost calculator, distribution options, and pricing your book correctly.
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How to Publish on ACX and Audible
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
ACX is Amazon's audiobook production and distribution exchange — connecting authors with narrators, managing the production process, and distributing finished audiobooks to Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. This guide covers every step from account setup through narrator auditions, contract types, audio file requirements, and the exclusive vs. non-exclusive distribution decision.
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Audiobook Recording and Technical Specifications for Self-Narrating Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Self-narrating your audiobook requires a clean recording environment, appropriate microphone, basic DAW skills, and files that meet ACX and Findaway's strict technical specifications. This guide covers every step from setting up your recording space through mastering and packaging your final files for delivery.
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How to Publish on Findaway Voices
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Findaway Voices (owned by Spotify) distributes audiobooks to Spotify, Chirp, Hoopla, OverDrive, Libro.fm, and 40+ other platforms — no exclusivity required. This guide covers every step: account setup, the square cover requirement, audio file technical specs, distribution channel configuration, and Chirp promotional submissions.
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How to Distribute Audiobooks on Author's Republic
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Author's Republic is the third major audiobook distribution aggregator — reaching Audiobooks.com, Chirp, Hoopla, OverDrive, and other platforms. This guide covers account setup, audio file requirements, the distribution channel comparison with Findaway Voices, and the specific circumstances where Author's Republic is the right tool.
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Getting your book into bookstores
Published on June 18, 2026 by Randall Wood
Want your self-published book on bookstore shelves? This guide shows indie authors how to make it happen—with help from platforms like IngramSpark and sales tracking via ScribeCount.
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