Author Guides & Blog

Author Guides & Publishing Blog

Everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and selling your book, written by the Digi Book Studio team from over a decade of working with authors across every genre and publishing format.

New guides and articles are added regularly. If there is a topic you want us to cover, email us at kevin@digibookstudio.com.

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Self-Publishing Tips

Practical guidance on the decisions, tools, and processes that determine how well your book is produced and distributed.

10 Self-Publishing

Scams Authors Need to Know Before They Sign Anything The self-publishing industry has a fraud problem. These are the ten most common scams targeting authors right now — what they look like, how they work, and how to avoid losing money to them

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Hemingway Publishers: An Honest Comparison Authors frequently compare these two companies before making a publishing decision. This is our honest assessment of the differences — services, pricing, production model, and what authors have reported about working with both.

Print on Demand vs. Offset Printing: Which Is Right for Your Book

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How to Choose the Right Self-Publishing Company

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Understanding Your Publishing Contract: What to Look for Before You Sign

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Writing Advice for Authors

Guidance on the craft and process of writing a manuscript that is ready for professional publication.

The Editing Self-Assessment Guide: How to Evaluate Your Manuscript Before You Submit

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How to Write a Book Description That Sells

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What Developmental Editing Actually Does — & When You Need It

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How to Write a Query Letter

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Author Blog

Industry updates, publishing news, and practical insight from the Digi Book Studio team.

The Author's Complete Guide to ISBNs: What They Are, Why They Matter, & How to Get One

authors know they need an ISBN. Far fewer understand what it actually does, why ownership matters, and what decisions they are making when they accept a free ISBN from a publishing platform. Reading time: 10 minutes Read the Article

How to Get Your Book Into Libraries

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Amazon Categories & BISAC Codes: How to Choose the Right Ones for Your Book

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How to Build an Email List Before Your Book Launches

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Book Pricing Strategy: What to Charge & Why

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Download Free Resources

In addition to our guides and articles, we offer free downloadable templates and checklists for authors at every stage of the publishing process.

Book Interior Formatting Templates (5 trim sizes)
Cover Design Brief Template
Book Launch Checklist
Marketing Launch Checklist
Editing Self-Assessment Guide
Book Pricing Worksheet
ISBN Purchase and Registration Guide

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