Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

Book printing for landscaping companies in 2026: proposal booklets, seasonal guides, and binding options ranked by durability, with no large minimum order. Continue reading »

Book printing for tattoo artists in 2026: Wire-O binding wins for durability, gloss stock for ink color, and short runs with no large minimum order. Continue reading »

How to submit a manuscript to a small press in 2026: query letter, synopsis, formatting rules, 3-6 month reading periods, and what to do after a rejection. Continue reading »

How to ghostwrite a book for a client in 2026: agreement terms, interview structure, batched drafts, and printing the finished manuscript, step by step. Continue reading »

How to write a book proposal for nonfiction publishers in 2026: overview, comp titles, chapter outline, and the sample chapter editors actually read first. Continue reading »

How to crowdfund a book on Kickstarter in 2026: price print costs first, set reward tiers around real numbers, and ship on time. Step-by-step guide. Continue reading »

How to evaluate a hybrid publishing contract in 2026: check reversion clauses, royalty math, and distribution claims before signing, plus the red flags to skip. Continue reading »

How to calculate self-publishing royalties in 2026: KDP, IngramSpark, and direct-print formulas compared, with real numbers and a step-by-step method. Continue reading »

Produce an audiobook from your self-published book in 2026: narration, ACX audio specs, editing, and distribution steps with clear verdicts at each stage. Continue reading »

Best book formatting services for Amazon KDP in 2026: Vellum and Atticus win paid DIY; Reedsy and Kindle Create lead free. Ranked verdicts inside. Continue reading »

Best manuscript editing services for self-published authors in 2026, ranked: Reedsy, Scribendi, and more compared by model, cost, and turnaround speed. Continue reading »

The best rush printing services for book orders in 2026, ranked: digital short-run printing and coil/Wire-O binding win; offset and national POD lose. Continue reading »