Books That Matter. Authors Who Own Their Work.
We created this guide for our authors to reference every time they need it. We hope it helps all authors — and everyone using Microsoft Word — just as much. You spent hours getting your Word document looking exactly right. The fonts. The spacing. The headings. Everything is perfect. Now you need that same look…
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.
The publishing industry is full of options — and full of traps. If you’re an author considering working with a small press, here’s how to evaluate whether they’re legitimate. Red Flags: Green Flags: How T28X Operates: We don’t charge authors upfront. We invest in editing, covers, and marketing because we believe in the books we…
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…