Complete guides for indie authors covering every step of the self-publishing journey.
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Every step from finished manuscript to on sale for UK authors: ISBNs, KDP, IngramSpark, legal deposit, PLR and pricing in pounds.
Copy editing fixes your manuscript; proofreading checks your finished pages. See what each one catches, with before-and-after examples, and how to choose.
Learn how to format an epigraph correctly—placement, typography, attribution, and permissions. Free checklist and expert tips inside. Read now.
Get a free, expert-built book planning template covering outline, metadata, design & launch. Backed by HMD Publishing's 2026 data on 3,687 published books.
What is line editing, really? Learn how it differs from copyediting, when to hire one, what it costs, and how to self-edit first. Read the full guide.
Learn how to write a query letter agents actually request with our step-by-step template, real examples, and expert tips. Start pitching with confidence today.
Learn how to write a prologue that hooks readers instead of losing them. Step-by-step structure, examples, mistakes to avoid, and expert tips inside.
Learn how to write a book series bible with templates, real data, and expert tips. Keep every book in your series consistent—see HMD's step-by-step system.
Learn how to format dialogue in a novel with correct punctuation, tags vs action beats, and pro examples. Includes checklist & expert tips from HMD Publishing.
Learn how to format a poetry book for KDP print & ebook—trim sizes, margins, line breaks, and mistakes to avoid. Expert tips inside. Read now.
Learn how to create a box set on KDP in 2026 — from metadata and pricing to formatting. Includes expert tips, real data, and a step-by-step checklist.
Learn how to write a book press release that journalists actually cover. Templates, examples, and expert tips from HMD Publishing. Start today.
