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 Set Up Ream for Fiction Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Ream is the reader subscription platform built specifically for fiction authors — with chapter-by-chapter posting, series organization, and a reading-app-quality interface that Patreon's general-creator infrastructure can't match. This guide covers every step from account creation through tier design, chapter posting workflow, and launch strategy.
Full Guide: How to Set Up Ream for Fiction Authors
Kobo Plus for Authors: The Non-Exclusive Subscription Option
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Kobo Plus is Kobo's ebook and audiobook subscription service — and unlike Kindle Unlimited, enrollment is completely non-exclusive. Your books stay on every other platform simultaneously. This guide covers how enrollment works, how per-read royalties are calculated, which titles are worth enrolling, and how to evaluate your Kobo Plus performance.
Full Guide: Kobo Plus for Authors: The Non-Exclusive Subscription Option
BookBaby: An Honest Assessment for Self-Published Authors
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
BookBaby is a full-service self-publishing company offering ebook distribution, print-on-demand, book cover design, editing, and other production services. This guide provides an honest assessment of what BookBaby offers, what it costs, how it compares to free alternatives, and the specific situations where its paid model makes sense.
Full Guide: BookBaby: An Honest Assessment for Self-Published Authors
How to Format Your Manuscript for Audiobook Production
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Before a narrator can record your audiobook — or before you can record it yourself — your manuscript needs specific preparation that print formatting does not require. This guide covers script cleaning, pronunciation guides, front and back matter decisions, chapter file structure, and how to review finished audio effectively.
Full Guide: How to Format Your Manuscript for Audiobook Production
How to Build a Shopify Author Store
Published on July 03, 2026 by Randall Wood
Shopify is the full-featured ecommerce platform serious direct-selling authors use — automated ebook delivery via Sky Pilot, print fulfillment via Lulu Direct and BookVault, margins two to three times retail royalties, and complete customer data ownership. This guide covers every step from plan selection to launch.
Full Guide: How to Build a Shopify Author StoreReady to Take Control of Your Author Career?
Join thousands of authors who trust our platform to manage their sales, streamline their reporting, and focus on what they love—writing!
Start Your 14-Day Free Trial