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The Author's
field guide

Practical guides on writing, editing, publishing and marketing your book, from the Paladin Press team.

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FeaturedPublishing · 12 min read

Self-publishing vs traditional publishing: the complete guide

Rights, royalties, timelines and control compared side by side, with a framework for deciding which route fits your book and goals.

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How to hire a ghostwriter: a step-by-step guide
Writing8 min read

How to hire a ghostwriter: a step-by-step guide

What ghostwriters do, how pricing works and the questions to ask before you sign.
How to publish a book on Amazon KDP
Publishing10 min read

How to publish a book on Amazon KDP

Account setup, formatting, pricing, categories and keywords explained.
Developmental vs line vs copy editing
Editing7 min read

Developmental vs line vs copy editing

Which edit your manuscript needs, and in what order.
What makes a book cover sell
Design6 min read

What makes a book cover sell

Genre signals, typography and thumbnail readability that drive clicks.
Planning a book launch: an 8-week timeline
Marketing9 min read

Planning a book launch: an 8-week timeline

Advance readers, reviews, media and ads, week by week.
How to write a memoir people want to read
Writing6 min read

How to write a memoir people want to read

Finding your theme, structuring chapters and writing honestly.
ISBNs explained: what authors need to know
Publishing5 min read

ISBNs explained: what authors need to know

Why each format needs its own ISBN and who should own it.
Amazon categories and keywords for authors
Marketing7 min read

Amazon categories and keywords for authors

How to choose categories that balance visibility and competition.
How to self-edit before hiring an editor
Editing5 min read

How to self-edit before hiring an editor

A checklist that saves time and money on your professional edit.

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