Author: anotheropus

Choosing between a small press and pure self-publishing? This guide breaks down the real differences in creative control, costs, distribution, and what each path actually delivers.

Master the hidden data layer that determines whether readers find your book. Categories, keywords, BISAC codes, and metadata optimization explained.

The average self-published book sells fewer than 250 copies. Here’s why that statistic exists and what separates books that beat it from books that don’t.

Learn every method to convert your Word document to ebook format. Free tools, paid software, and professional services compared.

Self-publishing costs range from $0 to $10,000+. Here’s what actually matters, what you can skip, and where cutting corners will cost you readers.

Learn to decode publishing agreements in plain English. This guide covers rights, royalties, reversion clauses, and the red flags that cost authors their careers.

Running an independent publishing house requires systems. Here’s a look at the tools we use to keep T28X operating smoothly — and why we chose them. Website & Hosting: Kinsta We’ve written about Kinsta before. Fast WordPress hosting matters when you’re running multiple sites and need reliability. Kinsta delivers. Email Marketing: MailerLite Our reader newsletters,…

If you’ve looked into self-publishing, you’ve probably seen the debate: use Amazon’s free ISBNs, or buy your own? At T28X, we purchase our ISBNs through Bowker and publish under our own imprint. Here’s why that matters — and why it should matter to authors considering working with us. What an ISBN Actually Does An ISBN…

When we started T28X, we were a digital content company. We built websites, created marketing systems, and helped businesses reach their audiences online. That work taught us something important: the best content comes from people who care deeply about their subject. And the people who care most are often the ones with the least support…