Book Formatting
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Where Can I Find Self Published Book Review Blogs?
Find review blogs through lists ranked by traffic, ask for honest reviews only, and know the Amazon rule. Why a reader magnet often works better.
What Are The Best Self Publishing Podcasts?
The best self-publishing podcasts for authors in 2026: which shows are still releasing episodes, how to judge a podcast, and where to find more.
What is the right self publishing book layout?
The right self-publishing book layout is title page, copyright page, table of contents, reader magnet, then chapters. Here is why that order helps sell.
What To Do To Self Publish Your Book Online?
Edit and format the book, research keywords, get the cover and description right, publish to Kindle and print, then run ads. Why keywords come first.
How To Self Publish Novel?
Pick a market that already buys, get the title, cover and description right, format with Atticus and publish on Kindle first. You can fix most things after.
What Is the Best Font for a Self-Published Book?
Use one readable serif font for the whole book. I chose Georgia for all 230 of my books. Here is why, plus KDP's font rules for paperbacks and Kindle.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.