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How to Publish a Children’s Book in the US: A Step-by-Step Guide

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...

How to Get Your Book into Waterstones as an Indie Author

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...

Self-Publishing Costs in the US: 2026 Budget Breakdown

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...

How to Get a US ISBN for Your Self-Published Book

Publishing your first book is exciting. But before you hit that publish button, there’s one critical step many authors overlook; getting an ISBN.