Publishing Insights

Advice for authors,
from publishing experts

Practical guides, industry knowledge and publishing tips to help you make the most of your writing.

📖
The Complete
Self-Publishing
Guide 2025
Featured Guide

How to Self-Publish a Book in the UK: A Step-by-Step Guide

Everything you need to know about self-publishing in the UK — from editing your manuscript to distributing to Amazon, Gardners and bookshops. Written by the Schribe team.

March 2025 · 12 min read Publishing
📋
Distribution

What is a Nielsen ISBN and Do You Need One?

Every self-published book needs an ISBN to be distributed commercially. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to get one in the UK.

Feb 2025 · 5 min read
🎨
Design

Why Your Book Cover is Your Most Important Marketing Tool

Readers decide in under 3 seconds. We break down what makes a cover work — genre signals, typography, and the psychology behind a design that sells.

Jan 2025 · 7 min read
🎙️
Transchribe

How Pastors and Speakers Can Turn Their Words into Published Books

If you preach, teach or speak regularly, your words deserve to last longer than the room. A guide to publishing your spoken wisdom without writing a word.

Dec 2024 · 6 min read
✏️
Editing

Developmental, Copy or Proofreading? Which Type of Editing Does Your Book Need?

Not all editing is the same. We explain the three main types, what each one does, and how to know which stage your manuscript is at.

Nov 2024 · 8 min read
💰
Business

Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Who Actually Makes More Money?

The royalty breakdown that most publishers do not want you to see. A clear comparison of what you earn per book in each model.

Oct 2024 · 6 min read
🚀
Marketing

How to Launch a Self-Published Book: The 90-Day Strategy That Actually Works

Most authors publish and wait. The ones who sell build momentum before launch day. Here is the 90-day plan our most successful authors use.

Sep 2024 · 10 min read
Ready to publish?

Turn your knowledge
into a published book

See packages