by Diane P. | Aug 11, 2026 | Blog
The 70% KDP royalty sounds like a deal. Here’s what that deal actually includes—and what it doesn’t. The 70% royalty applies when your book is priced between $2.99 and $9.99. That’s the window. Price it below $2.99 (common for series starters and...
by Diane P. | Jul 31, 2026 | Blog
You can find a thousand conversations about picture books right now. Beautiful, illustrated, design-forward picture books. They dominate children’s publishing discourse. Parents are hunting for them. Instagram accounts are built on them. The market knows what a...
by Diane P. | Jul 21, 2026 | Blog
The indie author community has strong feelings about artificial intelligence. I have watched the debates play out on Threads and Twitter for the better part of two years and the position is pretty consistent: AI-generated writing is a threat to authors. AI art is...
by Diane P. | Jul 6, 2026 | Blog
Let me ask you something. If one company controlled 80% of the storefront where you sold your work, set the rules for how your work was displayed, decided who saw it and who didn’t, and could change any of those conditions at any time without asking you — would...
by Diane P. | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
I want to tell you something I have been sitting on for a little while.A few months back I tried to reach out to indie authors directly — through DMs, through email — to tell them about a little corner of our website I had been building. A place where they could list...
by Diane P. | Jun 17, 2026 | Blog
I am going to be honest with you. I am a whole grown adult professional who runs a book production studio and I still stay up until 2am finishing romantasy novels. No shame. I have made peace with this.What I have NOT made peace with is finding typos. Not a typo....
by Diane P. | Feb 14, 2025 | Blog
We are thrilled to share that Diane, the heart and mind behind Editority, has been featured in Shoutout SoCal Magazine! In this insightful interview, Diane shares her vision for Editority, what sets the company apart, and even some of her favorite local...
by Diane P. | Jan 14, 2025 | Blog
For decades, independent creators have faced a steep uphill battle when it comes to publishing their work. Whether you’re a writer, illustrator, or any kind of storyteller, the odds have often been stacked against you. From small royalties to limited control over your...
by Diane P. | Dec 28, 2024 | Blog
In recent years, TikTok has become a haven for indie authors, publishers, editors, and readers. With its engaging short-form video content, #BookTok blossomed into a thriving community where writers shared their journeys, editors offered tips, and readers discovered...
by Diane P. | Nov 7, 2024 | Blog
In a world dominated by digital media and e-books, it might seem surprising to turn to one of the oldest inventions in publishing history—the printing press. However, the resurgence of self-publishing, indie authorship, and the demand for creative freedom has made...
