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These pages are for the writer sitting up at 11pm, weighing whether to self-publish or spend another year querying agents. No jargon, no hidden sales pitch buried in the text — just practical guidance that holds up for authors publishing anywhere in the world.
What is self-publishing?
A clear, no-nonsense look at how self-publishing really operates in 2026 — written for first-time authors who are starting from scratch.
ReadWhy publish with LaunchPad Books
Where we add value, where we draw the line, and what sets us apart from a loose collection of freelancers in a shared doc.
ReadSelf-publishing vs traditional
Honest royalty numbers, honest timelines, and the rights questions that tend to surface only after the ink has dried.
ReadRoyalties explained
Exactly what lands in your pocket on every copy sold — mapped out by retailer, format, and price point.
ReadCopyright & ISBN for global authors
What actually safeguards your work, the role an ISBN plays, and how to secure one without paying needless middlemen.
ReadPicking a genre that sells
Which categories are gaining ground across Amazon, Apple Books, and Kobo — and how to position your book within the one you love most.
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