Practical publishing guidance for self-published authors
The questions that usually surface right before upload: trim size, bleed, margins, EPUB vs KPF, IngramSpark vs KDP. Field-tested answers from people who format books for a living.
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How to Format a Paperback for KDP: Trim Size, Bleed, Margins, and PDF Checks
A practical KDP paperback formatting checklist for authors preparing print-ready interiors: trim size, bleed, margins, embedded fonts, images, and previewer checks.
Tools & hiring · 4 min read
Atticus, Vellum, or a Professional Formatter: What Your Book Needs
An honest comparison of DIY book formatting tools like Atticus, Vellum, and Reedsy Studio against hiring a professional formatter: costs, limits, and how to decide.
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Print platforms · 4 min read
KDP vs IngramSpark Formatting: Why One Interior PDF May Not Pass Both
KDP and IngramSpark can print the same book, but they do not always want the same interior file. Here is what authors should know before uploading.
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eBook conversion · 4 min read
EPUB vs KPF vs MOBI in 2026: What Self-Publishers Should Upload
A current, practical guide to EPUB, KPF, and MOBI for indie authors publishing ebooks through Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play, and Draft2Digital.
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