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EPUB vs. PDF vs. DOCX: which file to use for each job
Which file format to use where: EPUB for ebooks, PDF for print interiors and covers, DOCX for editing, how stores treat each, and what to check before upload.
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Self-publishing
Self-publishing guides for indie authors: KDP categories, ebook and paperback pricing, royalties, file formats, trim sizes and the stages of editing.
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Paperback royalties on KDP: how print cost shapes your price
How KDP paperback royalties work: the 50% and 60% rates, how page count, ink, and trim set printing cost, worked examples, and pricing for margin.
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Pricing an ebook on KDP: the 35% and 70% royalty options
How KDP’s 35% and 70% ebook royalties work now that the 70% band runs from $2.99 to $12.99, with delivery costs, worked examples, and a checklist.
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Trim sizes and interior formatting basics for print books
Choose a trim size and format a print interior that passes review: common sizes by genre, KDP margin and bleed rules, type and spacing, and a checklist.
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Line editing vs. copyediting vs. proofreading: what each one fixes
What line editing, copyediting, and proofreading each fix, where they fall in the publishing process, and how to decide which edits your book needs.
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Choosing KDP categories: a step-by-step method
How to choose your three KDP categories: read the category tree, study comparable books, weigh fit against competition, and avoid shelves that mislead.
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