As self-publishing has gained more ground in the last few years, we've received more and more questions from authors who are confused about the book formatting process. And it's no wonder! Between trim sizes, last typos, and figuring out where the cover design comes in, it can get complicated! So,...

Why does formatting matter? Because you want to sell books. You don’t edit yourself, or design the cover yourself, because those require specific skills. The same is true of formatting. Don’t sell your book short when it’s so close to being shared with the world.