Self-Publishing
Book Formatting Costs: DIY vs. Hiring a Professional Typesetter
How much does book formatting cost in 2026? Compare DIY tools vs. hiring a professional formatting service to find the best fit for your budget.
Jan 15, 2026•10 min read
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Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) requires print books as PDF/X-1a files at 300 DPI with 0.125" bleed on all sides. Popular trim sizes are 6"×9" for non-fiction and 5.5"×8.5" for fiction. Spine width is calculated by multiplying page count by 0.002252 inches for standard black-and-white paper.
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Self-Publishing
Kindle vs. Print Formatting: Why Your eBook and Paperback Need Different Layouts
Why your Kindle file cannot be a copy-paste of your print book. Learn the key formatting differences and how to create both versions correctly for 2026.
Jan 20, 2026•8 min read
Self-Publishing
Microsoft Word vs. InDesign: Can You Format a Bestseller in Word?
Microsoft Word vs InDesign for book formatting: compare features, costs, and output quality. Find the right tool for your self-publishing project.
Feb 5, 2026•11 min read
Self-Publishing
The Self-Publishing Timeline: When to Start Book Design and Formatting
When should you start book design and formatting? A realistic timeline from manuscript to launch that most authors get wrong. Plan ahead for 2026.
Feb 20, 2026•8 min read
Self-Publishing
How to Get Your Book Into Bookstores Using IngramSpark (2026)
Getting a self-published book into bookstores is realistic with IngramSpark expanded distribution. Here is what USA and UK retailers actually check before they order.
Jan 1, 2026•8 min read
Self-Publishing
How to Write an Amazon Book Description That Sells (2026)
Your Amazon book description is your hardest-working salesperson. Learn the hook, bullet, and keyword structure indie authors use to convert browsers into buyers.
May 20, 2026•7 min read
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