Know-how for independent authors and presses
Practical guides, ready-to-use templates, and live workshops — free for everyone, whether or not you publish with us.
The library
Start with the checklist if you're new; everything else slots in along the way.
The publishing checklist
Every step from finished draft to release day, in order — editing rounds, ISBN, metadata, pricing, and launch. The place to start.
Read the guide → TemplateManuscript formatting templates
Correctly styled starting files for fiction, non-fiction, and poetry that flow cleanly into typesetting without rework.
Download templates → GuideMetadata handbook
How titles, categories, keywords, and descriptions actually affect discoverability — and how to write them well.
Read the guide → TemplateCover design brief
A fill-in brief that gets you and your cover designer aligned on genre signals, comparable titles, and format specs before work begins.
Download the brief → GuidePricing & royalties guide
How list price, channel fees, and print costs interact — with worked examples so you can price each format deliberately.
Read the guide → WorkshopMonthly author workshops
Live sessions with our editorial team on craft, production, and launch strategy. Recordings available to all registrants.
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