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Guides on writing, design, metadata, and self-publishing — written for Brown Fox authors and anyone building a serious book.
Writing
AI editing without losing your voice
How to use assisted revision for grammar and clarity while keeping the rhythm, risks, and personality readers expect from you.
15 Mar 2026 · 18 min read
Publishing
Print vs ebook: which should you ship first?
A practical framework for self-publishing and hybrid authors choosing an order of release—with implications for layout, marketing, and cash flow.
20 Feb 2026 · 17 min read
Marketing
Author platform basics: what to build before launch
A grounded checklist for mailing lists, social presence, and credibility—without mistaking performance for purpose.
28 Jan 2026 · 19 min read
Production
From manuscript to print-ready PDF
The milestones between a finished draft and files a printer will accept—with a focus on common layout pitfalls that cause costly reprints.
10 Dec 2025 · 20 min read
Business
Price your book for royalties and readers
How to pick a list price that respects channel fees, perceived value, and the long tail of discounts and promotions.
5 Nov 2025 · 18 min read
Publishing
ISBN and metadata primer for self-publishing
What ISBNs buy you, when you need your own, and how title metadata affects discoverability more than most first-time authors expect.
1 Oct 2025 · 19 min read
Design
Cover design that sells (for self-published authors)
Genre signals, thumbnail legibility, and the difference between a beautiful cover and a commercially competent one.
22 Aug 2025 · 18 min read
Getting started
A self-publishing checklist for your first book
A concrete order of operations—from edited manuscript to published pages—that helps you skip the expensive detours.
12 Jul 2025 · 21 min read