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Blurb Review 2026 — Beautiful Books, Brutal Margins 📕
An honest Blurb review covering real print pricing, Ingram and Amazon distribution, what Blurb does better than anyone, and who should walk away in 2026.
BookBaby Review: Is It Worth the Price in 2026? 📚
An honest BookBaby review covering real pricing, royalties, print quality, distribution delays, and who should skip it. Plus what BookBaby genuinely does better.
IngramSpark Review: Worth It for Indie Authors in 2026? 📚
An honest IngramSpark review for 2026 — real pricing after the February fee changes, the returns trap that costs authors hundreds, and who should skip it entirely.
Is BookBaby Legit? An Honest 2026 Assessment 🔍
Is BookBaby legit? Yes — a real company since 2011 that lets you keep your rights. The harder questions are cost, print fulfilment and getting your book back out.
Is Reedsy Legit? An Honest 2026 Assessment 🔍
Is Reedsy legit? Yes — a real London company since 2014, 4.7 on Trustpilot. The harder questions are dispute resolution, the 10% fee and what Discovery buys you.
ACX Review: Is It Still Worth It for Authors in 2026? 🎧
An honest ACX review for 2026 — the new 50%/30% royalty model, real production costs, exclusivity terms, the AI narration ban, and who should skip ACX entirely.
Book Returns and Self Publishing: The 2026 Guide 📦
How book returns and self publishing interact — KDP ebook refunds, IngramSpark returnability, real return costs, and how to protect your royalties in 2026.
Book Distribution Options for Self Publishers (2026) 📦
A complete guide to book distribution options for self publishers — KDP, IngramSpark, aggregators, libraries, audiobooks, and direct sales, with royalty math for each.
Barcode for Book Cover: How to Get One Free in 2026 📕
How to get a barcode for your book cover in 2026 — ISBN vs EAN-13, the 5-digit price add-on, KDP and IngramSpark rules, and free generators that work.
Ghostwriter Contract Template (2026): 9 Clauses to Include 📝
A free ghostwriter contract template with copy-paste clause language for scope, payment, copyright, credit, revisions, kill fees, and termination.
How to Write a Book Index in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide 📑
How to write a book index — or create an index for a book — step by step: what to include, entry and subentry structure, locators, cross-references, the Word and InDesign workflows, and what an indexer costs.
How Much Does a Ghostwriter Cost Per Book in 2026? 💰
How much does a ghostwriter cost per book? Expect $5,000 to $100,000+, with most books landing at $20,000-$50,000. See per-book pricing by genre and length.