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Learn how to choose comp titles that sell your book to readers, retailers & ad platforms. Step-by-step framework, examples & expert tips inside.
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Learn how to run a book giveaway that actually grows your readership. Platforms, timing, prizes, compliance, and a free 2026 planning checklist inside.
Learn how to choose comp titles that sell your book to readers, retailers & ad platforms. Step-by-step framework, examples & expert tips inside.
Learn how to pick a pen name that fits your genre, stays legally safe on KDP, and builds your author brand. Step-by-step guide with checklist and expert tips.
Step-by-step guide to publishing on Apple Books in 2026: EPUB setup, metadata, pricing, and review times. Get your book live faster—read now.
Discover proven book marketing strategies for 2026, from Amazon KDP tactics to email lists. Get the launch checklist HMD Publishing uses with authors.
Learn how to use Goodreads as an author in 2026: claim your profile, run giveaways, get reviews ethically, and avoid rookie mistakes. Full step-by-step guide.
Learn how to write a book blurb that hooks readers and drives sales, with templates, examples, and KDP rules. Get our free blurb checklist inside.
Learn how to update a published book on KDP without losing reviews—covers, manuscripts, metadata, pricing, and AI disclosures. Step-by-step 2026 guide.
Learn how to write a book dedication that feels genuine, not generic. Get templates, examples, mistakes to avoid, and expert tips from HMD Publishing.
Learn how to build an author website that sells books and grows your email list. Step-by-step guide with templates, examples, and 2026 data. Start today.
Learn how to choose a book trim size for your genre, printing costs, and KDP compatibility. Data-backed guide with charts, examples & expert tips.
Learn exactly what to put on your book copyright page in 2026, with free templates for fiction, nonfiction, and KDP. Avoid the mistakes that delay publishing.
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