Writing a story that captures a child’s imagination is a feat of magic. But transforming that manuscript into a professional product that sits on a library shelf or an Amazon Kindle is a feat of logistics. If you want to publish a children’s book in the US, you are ent...
Getting your self-published book onto the shelves of a major retailer feels impossible when you’re starting out. Waterstones is one of the UK’s largest book chains, with over 280 stores and a reputation for supporting quality literature. For indie authors, seeing your book displayed alongside traditionally published titles is...
So you’ve finished your manuscript. Maybe you’ve even edited it a dozen times. Now comes the part nobody warned you about; figuring out how much self-publishing actually costs. The truth is, self publishing costs US authors face in 2026 vary wildly and there are...
Publishing your first book is exciting. But before you hit that publish button, there’s one critical step many authors overlook; getting an ISBN.