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.
Libraries
Published on June 18, 2026 by Randall Wood
Self-published authors can reach libraries across the U.S. by distributing through Baker & Taylor. Learn the process, challenges, and how tools like ScribeCount can support your library distribution strategy.
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Book Pre-Orders: The Complete Strategy Guide
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Pre-orders build anticipation, generate early sales momentum, and can improve launch-day visibility on retail platforms — but only when executed correctly. This guide covers when pre-orders are worth the effort, how to set them up on every major platform, critical file delivery deadlines, and the placeholder file mistake that has derailed more than a few indie launches.
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The Complete Self-Publishing Launch Checklist
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
The self-publishing production process has dozens of interdependent steps — and doing them out of order costs time, money, and rework. This checklist sequences every task from manuscript finalization through post-launch, covering ebooks, print books, and audiobooks for both wide and Amazon-exclusive authors.
Full Guide: The Complete Self-Publishing Launch Checklist
Goodreads for Authors: The Complete Setup and Optimization Guide
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Goodreads is where readers discover, track, and talk about books — and a complete, active Author profile is your presence in the world's largest reading community. This guide covers every step: claiming your profile, setting up the Author Program, adding your books, running Giveaways, and using Goodreads to build anticipation before launch.
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KDP Ads Account Setup: Your First Amazon Advertising Campaign
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Amazon's KDP Ads (Sponsored Products and Sponsored Brands) are the primary paid advertising tool for books on Amazon — but the dashboard is not intuitive for first-time users. This guide covers accessing the Advertising Console, understanding campaign types, setting bids and budgets, and reading your first reports.
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How to Set Up a Payhip Direct Store
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Payhip lets you sell ebooks, audiobooks, and digital products directly to readers at 95% margins — no monthly fee, automatic EU VAT handling, built-in affiliate program, and email list integration. This guide covers every step from account creation through product setup and promotion.
Full Guide: How to Set Up a Payhip Direct Store
How to Set Up an Etsy Author Shop
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Etsy's 90+ million active buyers include readers actively searching for signed copies, special editions, literary prints, and author-created digital downloads — making it the only direct sales channel with built-in discovery for new readers. This guide covers every step from shop creation through Etsy SEO, listing photography, and shipping configuration.
Full Guide: How to Set Up an Etsy Author Shop
How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Kickstarter is now a mainstream publishing strategy for indie authors — funding special editions, premium hardcovers, and direct reader projects. This guide covers every step from Kickstarter account setup through funding goal calculation, reward tiers, campaign page, BackerKit post-campaign store, and physical fulfillment with Lulu and BookVault.
Full Guide: How to Run a Kickstarter Campaign for Authors
How to Set Up Patreon for Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Patreon is the general-creator subscription platform with the largest existing audience of paying supporters — supporting authors through monthly tiers, exclusive content, community features, and direct reader relationships. This guide covers every step from page creation through tier design, benefit configuration, and email list integration.
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