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publish eBook on Amazon — step-by-step KDP guide
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How to Publish an eBook on Amazon: A Step-by-Step Guide

To publish an eBook on Amazon, create a free Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account, upload your manuscript and cover, fill in your book details, choose a royalty plan, and hit publish. Amazon typically reviews and lists new titles within 24 to 72 hours. That’s the process in one sentence. The parts that trip up first-time <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-publish-an-ebook-on-amazon-a-step-by-step-guide/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Publish an eBook on Amazon: A Step-by-Step Guide</span></a>

August 24, 2026

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how to publish an eBook — step-by-step guide for 2026
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How to Publish an eBook in 2026: What Actually Works

Publishing an eBook in 2026 consists of five steps. First, write and edit the manuscript. Second is technical formatting that prepares your manuscript for an accessible digital format, such as EPUB or Kindle. The third design step is to make a book cover that looks nice as a thumbnail. Fourth is distribution to sell on <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-publish-an-ebook-in-2026-what-actually-works/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Publish an eBook in 2026: What Actually Works</span></a>

August 20, 2026

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Jason Arday Memoir Raises Memoir Fact Checking Questions
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Jason Arday Memoir Raises Memoir Fact Checking Questions

The Rise of Memoir Fact-Checking in Publishing Jason Arday memoir news has brought memoir fact checking back into the publishing conversation. His book Great and Unfortunate Things was released in the United States by 37 Ink on August 11 2026, and Simon and Schuster lists it as a 288 page memoir about resilience, childhood challenges, <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/jason-arday-memoir-raises-memoir-fact-checking-questions/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Jason Arday Memoir Raises Memoir Fact Checking Questions</span></a>

August 11, 2026

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How Podcasts Can Help You Sell More Books
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How Podcasts Can Help You Sell More Books

How Podcasts Boost Book Sales for Authors Podcast marketing helps authors sell more books because it lets readers hear your story, your message and your reason for writing before they buy. Author interviews give you time to explain the value of your book in a natural way. Book promotion works better when readers trust the <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-podcasts-can-help-you-sell-more-books/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How Podcasts Can Help You Sell More Books</span></a>

August 10, 2026

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Casanova LLC Shows Audio First Publishing Power
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Casanova LLC Shows Audio First Publishing Power

How Audio-First Publishing Expands Storytelling Opportunities Casanova LLC shows how audio first publishing can turn one story into a bigger publishing opportunity. Julia Whelan first built the project as an eight part audio series through Audiobrary. Now Kensington Books will bring Casanova LLC to print as a deluxe edition on March 30 2027. PEOPLE reported <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/casanova-llc-shows-audio-first-publishing-power/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Casanova LLC Shows Audio First Publishing Power</span></a>

August 7, 2026

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How to Build an Email List Before Your Next Book Launch
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How to Build an Email List Before Your Next Book Launch

Why an Author Email List Boosts Book Launch Success Email marketing for authors helps writers build reader interest before launch day. A strong author email list gives you a direct way to speak with people who care about your book topic. Smart book launch marketing starts before the book goes live. You share value first. <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-build-an-email-list-before-your-next-book-launch/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Build an Email List Before Your Next Book Launch</span></a>

August 6, 2026

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AI Book Deal Collapse Raises Authorship Questions
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AI Book Deal Collapse Raises Authorship Questions

Publishing Industry Faces AI Authorship Verification Challenge AI book deal collapse news has pushed a difficult question into the publishing world. How can authors prove a manuscript is truly their own work? The debate grew after agents withdrew Jerry Falade’s debut crime novel Call Me I’ll Hide the Body from submission following questions about whether <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/ai-book-deal-collapse-raises-authorship-questions/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> AI Book Deal Collapse Raises Authorship Questions</span></a>

August 5, 2026

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Social Media Strategies That Actually Work for Authors
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Social Media Strategies That Actually Work for Authors

The Power of Steady Visibility in Author Social Media Author social media works best when authors stop posting random updates and start sharing useful content that speaks to real readers. Strong book promotion online begins with a clear message, a consistent voice and a plan for helping people understand why your book matters. Author marketing <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/social-media-strategies-that-actually-work-for-authors/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Social Media Strategies That Actually Work for Authors</span></a>

August 4, 2026

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The Odyssey Sales Surge Shows Book to Screen Power
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The Odyssey Sales Surge Shows Book to Screen Power

U.S. Libraries Report Surge in *The Odyssey* Demand The Odyssey sales surge is giving authors and publishers a clear lesson about book to screen power. Christopher Nolan’s film has pushed Homer’s ancient epic back into the U.S. book conversation and readers are buying, borrowing and listening to the story again. The Guardian reported that U.S. <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/the-odyssey-sales-surge-shows-book-to-screen-power/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> The Odyssey Sales Surge Shows Book to Screen Power</span></a>

August 3, 2026

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How to Create an Author Website That Helps Sell More Books
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How to Create an Author Website That Helps Sell More Books

Building an Author Website to Boost Book Sales An author website helps readers learn about you, understand your book and take the next step toward buying it. A strong author portfolio shows your work, your story and your credibility in one place. A book marketing website also helps you promote your book beyond one launch <a href="https://rockefellerpublishing.com/blogs/how-to-create-an-author-website-that-helps-sell-more-books/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> How to Create an Author Website That Helps Sell More Books</span></a>

July 31, 2026

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