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Free Publishing Guides
Straight, practical guides covering everything from manuscript preparation to distribution strategy — free, and free of a signup wall.
Publishing knowledge should not be paywalled. These guides cover the decisions that cost authors the most money when they get them wrong.
Available guides
- The complete self-publishing roadmap — every stage, in order, with realistic timelines
- Understanding editing levels — which level your manuscript actually needs, and in what order
- Cover design that sells — what works at thumbnail size and why
- Metadata and discoverability — categories, keywords and descriptions explained
- Pricing your book — how unit cost sets your floor, and what your category will bear
- Launch week planning — a realistic checklist rather than a fantasy one
- Audiobook production explained — casting, cost and expected return
Get advice from a real publishing expert
No bots, no sales script. A specialist who has shipped books in your genre will look at yours and tell you what it needs.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes — all of them. You hold the copyright, the royalties and the final say on every decision. We are a service partner, never a rights holder.
How much does publishing a book cost?
It depends on which services your manuscript actually needs. Our pricing page lists flat rates per service so you can build a package without a sales call, and nothing is added to the invoice later.
How long does the whole process take?
A typical title moves from finished manuscript to live retail listings in eight to sixteen weeks. Editing depth and audiobook production are the two stages that move that range the most.
Can I order a single service instead of a package?
Absolutely. Plenty of authors come to us only for a cover, only for distribution, or only for an audiobook. Order one service today and add another whenever you want.
Where will my book actually be sold?
Across major global online retailers, independent bookstores, library and academic wholesalers, ebook storefronts, and audiobook platforms — in print, digital and audio depending on the editions you produce.
What if I am not happy with the work?
Every service includes revision rounds, and our guarantee page sets out exactly what happens if a deliverable misses the brief. We would rather redo it than ship something you dislike.
Ready to publish your book?
Bring us the draft you have. We will handle the rest of the hive work — and you keep every right to the finished book.
