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Publishing · Oct 26, 2026
A checklist for the week before your book is released
Seven days to go. A calm list of things to check so release day is exciting instead of frantic.
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Publishing · Oct 8, 2026
Front matter and back matter: the pages most first books get wrong
The pages before and after your story are small, but they tell a reader whether the book was made with care.
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Publishing · Sep 27, 2026
Where can a new book be sold? Your own website, marketplaces and shops
Each place you can sell a book comes with its own trade-offs. A comparison so you can pick a mix that suits you.
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Publishing · Sep 10, 2026
Packing books so they arrive in one piece
Books are heavy, corners dent easily, and monsoon is unkind. Some practical habits for sending them safely.
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Publishing · Aug 26, 2026
Questions to ask any publisher or printing service before you start
Before you agree to work with anyone on your book, a list of plain questions that make the arrangement clear for both sides.
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Publishing · Aug 16, 2026
How long does it take to publish a book? A realistic timeline
Most first-time authors expect weeks. It usually takes months. Here is where the time goes.
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Publishing · Jul 29, 2026
Writing a synopsis and a one line pitch
You will be asked for both, by publishers, bloggers and bookshops. Here is how to write them without dreading it.
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Publishing · Jul 25, 2026
How to pick a title that people can remember and search for
A title has to look good on a cover, sound fine when said aloud, and be easy to find online. A few tests to try.
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Publishing · Jul 7, 2026
What a cover designer needs from you
A good brief makes the designer's work faster and your cover better. Here is what to put in it.
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Publishing · Jun 27, 2026
How to ask for a printer's proof, and what to check when it arrives
The proof is your last chance to catch a problem before the whole run is printed. A practical list of what to look at.
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Publishing · Jun 9, 2026
Choosing a book size, paper and binding
Three decisions that change how your book feels in the hand. A few simple ways to decide without guessing.
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Publishing · May 26, 2026
Offset printing and print on demand, explained plainly
Two very different ways of printing a book. What each one means, and the questions that help you pick between them.
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Publishing · May 15, 2026
What an ISBN is and how to apply for one
The ISBN is the number that identifies your book to shops, libraries and databases. Here is what it does and how the application works in India.
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