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How to Publish on Google Play Books: 2025 Guide

Publishing on a single platform like Amazon KDP limits your reach. You’re essentially putting all your eggs in one basket and hoping that one ecosystem will carry your entire author career. Meanwhile, there’s a massive opportunity that many self-published authors continue to overlook: Google Play Books. This platform taps directly into the Android universe, where […]

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Superman: The Untold Journey from Comic Books to Hollywood Legend

It’s not a bird or a plane. It’s the newest “Superman” movie, and it’s already soaring at the box office. James Gunn’s rebooted take on the Man of Steel pulled in a staggering $56.5 million on Friday alone, following $22.5 million in Thursday previews. With projections nearing $130 million for opening weekend, the 2025 Superman

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Amazon Print on Demand: A Complete Guide for Self-Published Authors in 2025

Publishing a book used to mean taking big financial risks. You had to commit to printing hundreds or even thousands of copies upfront, then hope your book sold fast enough to avoid collecting dust or debt. Warehousing fees, returns from bookstores, and shipping logistics could drain your budget before you sold your first ten copies.

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ManyBooks Explained: Everything Self-Published Authors Should Know

Publishing a book on your own takes guts, but getting people to actually find and read it? That’s where most authors hit a wall. Relying solely on Amazon algorithms or sporadic social media posts often means your book sits unseen while thousands of others flood the market every single day. Discoverability is the real challenge.

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How Prime Reading Helps Readers Save Money and Authors Gain Exposure

Having an Amazon Prime account without knowing about Prime Reading is like paying for a buffet and skipping the dessert table: the good stuff is right there, and most people walk past it without realizing what they’re missing. Prime Reading is one of those under-the-radar perks that quietly adds real value to your membership. If

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KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited Explained: Pros, Cons, and What to Expect

Every time you publish an ebook on Amazon, you’re faced with a key decision: should you enroll it in Kindle Unlimited? For many indie authors, the idea of tapping into Amazon’s massive subscription-reading base sounds like a no-brainer. Kindle Unlimited gives readers unlimited access to a rotating library of ebooks, and it gives you the

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Femgore and the Female Body: How Horror Is Getting Raw, Real, and Personal

There’s a shift in horror fiction right now that you can’t ignore. Readers are hungry for stories that dig into pain, power, and rage in ways that feel personal, and more authors are answering that call by leaning into a subgenre called Femgore. Think gore with grit, blood with backbone, and horror that bleeds with

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Why Sarah J. Maas Books Are a Must-Study for Fantasy Writers

There’s a reason readers camp out at midnight releases and reread entire series before the next book drops. Sarah J. Maas books make people feel something. They’re emotional, immersive, and addictively readable. And if you’re a fantasy writer trying to find your voice, her work shows that you don’t have to choose between writing for

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