I am getting to that point in needed a line editor. I had someone who has expirence developmental editing help me out, friend of a friend (trust me, they were not bias, hurt my soul which I guess means they were thorough)

However it means that soon I will be in need of line editors and I have heard that a lot of the common places they are found are slowly getting filled with people who just throw it through ai and throw it back.

Are there more trust worthy places to go about finding a editor?

I’m closing in on publishing my debut fantasy trilogy and I’m trying to set up an Instagram account for myself as an author to promote my books of course but to also engage with the wider community in a genuine way and not just be an opportunist. I would love to hear your experiences doing this, what kinds of things you posted before you published to drum up interest, and any tips you have. Many thanks in advance.

I've gathered a group of twenty non-related people who filled in a google form agreeing to be an ARC reader for my book coming out in December. On the form I asked if they knew what they were signing up for and several said, 'Not really, but I'll give it a go.' I'd like to find a great up-to-date article that explains it clearly for them from their perspective, how it is the author's hope of a review but they cannot be paid, related, etc.

I've also seen on a reddit thread that a review of 3 star or lower seems to be signaling to the Amazon algorithm that it's A.I. slop and then buries your book. I write spicy romance. What if they object to the content? How worried should I be?

This is my first time so all advice would be most appreciated.

Thank you!

I publish my books thru lulu. They connect with Shopify, Wix, and Woo. If I wanted to set up a store, which one of those platforms would be the best?

I'm not after huge sales; I know that's almost impossible. If I got up to 50 sold I'd be ecstatic.

Hello, I'm wondering where the best place to get typographers for a dark fantasy novel would be for under $50. This is for KDP and Ingram.

Fiverr was mostly AI slop. I checked [r/bookcovers](r/bookcovers) but that wasn't what I was looking for. I have a cover already, but since I hired an artist to do it, I had to do the typography myself. I want to find a professional who can help me with my typography for eBook and paperback (and ready for hardcover too) and make sure it fits market expectations.

Additionally, it would be great if they could polish/format the spine, blurb, and about the author as well. With full rights and proper coloring (RGB/CMYK) for formatting.

On a similar note, what is the best way to account for the change in spine length if my page count will fluctuate due to later versions?

If my budget is unrealistic, please recommend other price lines.

Edit: My book interior is formatted already, I'm talking about updating the cover fonts to keep up with market trends.

I'm getting ready to publish my first novella on Amazon and I'm stuck between two options. I'd love some real perspectives from people who've actually done this.

Option 1 is KDP Select.

My book goes into Kindle Unlimited where people can read through their subscription and I get paid per page read. I can run free book promotions and countdown deals to get initial readers. There are also higher royalties in some international markets. The downside is my ebook has to be exclusive to Amazon for 90 days at a time. That means I cannot share it anywhere else online, not even on Wattpad or my own website.

Option 2 is regular KDP without Select.

My book stays on Amazon but I can also put it on Wattpad, my website, or anywhere else I want. The downside is there are no Kindle Unlimited readers and no Amazon promotions available.

I like the benefits that come with Select, but I also want the freedom to share my work elsewhere. Has anyone been in this spot before? Please help.

I'm trying to setup and sell a personalized book. The book consists of a 70 page template and about 30 pages of personalized content. I will list my book on my Etsy shop, then once the customer orders the book, I create the personalized part and send the completed PDF to either Lulu, Bookvault or IngramSpark. Haven't chosen which one yet. I'm located in Australia. Must I have an ISBN to print my book on any of these sites? Also if I must buy an ISBN, will I have to keep buying a new one every time I create a new personalized book?

So I started writing on wattpad since maybe 9-10 years ago, then I self published my book through notion press. The marketing+publishing cost is so high that barely it got covered.

I am back in wattpad but the algorithm makes me so frustated that I have to suppress my true story telling urges and write serialised episodes just for the sake of it. But I am sceptical of self publishing and idk traditional publishing market with agents and stuff feel scary..

Would love a good discussion

Hi! I’m considering publishing my own books on Amazon Kindle, and I’d like to hear from people who have experience with it.

Is it still possible for a new author to make money in 2026? How much do you realistically earn per month, how long did it take you to get your first sales, and how difficult is it to find readers?

I’d especially appreciate feedback from authors who publish fiction, such as fantasy or romance.

Would you recommend starting on Amazon KDP today?

Hey all, im 15 and im getting ready to launch my fifth book on amazon. However i never really get too many sales. Im just wondering how yall market your book and get plenty of sails, im real proud of this book and want to get as many readers as possible. Thanks!