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Publishing Services
Publishing Design & Strategy01 / CoverBook Cover Design
Custom covers for paperback, hardcover and ebook, built print-ready for KDP and IngramSpark.
02 / InteriorInterior Design & FormattingTypeset interiors in Adobe InDesign, delivered as print-ready PDF and validated EPUB.
03 / ImprintPublishing Company SetupImprint structure, ISBN systems, and the infrastructure behind a professional publishing operation.
04 / IdentityAuthor BrandingVisual identity and promotional assets that give your author brand a cohesive, established presence.
05 / StrategyBook Launch ServicesMetadata, positioning, launch planning, and practical systems for building visibility.
06 / ServicesAll ServicesThe full studio menu, from a single cover to complete book production.
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Author Tools
ResourcesGuides, courses and what we recommendWriting & Design01Font Pairing
Curated type combinations for professional book design.
02Pre-Launch ChecklistA practical checklist for getting your book retail-ready.
03Copyright GeneratorGenerate a professional copyright page for print and ebook editions.
04Quote GeneratorCreate shareable quote graphics from your book.
Publishing & Distribution05ISBN BarcodeGenerate print-ready ISBN barcodes for your book.
06ISBN LookupCheck ISBN details, metadata, and publisher information.
07Cover TemplatesCalculate trim, spine width, and complete cover dimensions.
08QR GeneratorCreate QR codes for reader links, resources, and funnels.
09Royalty CalculatorCompare real per-sale royalties across KDP, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.
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TheInkwell
Guides on book cover design, interior formatting and self-publishing, written from production work on more than 500 books. No theory for its own sake, just what actually works when a book has to be built.
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Book Cover Spine Width, Explained With Real Numbers
Read the article →: Book Cover Spine Width, Explained With Real NumbersSpine width is page count times paper thickness, plus binding. The real formulas for KDP paperbacks and hardcovers, worked examples, and when spine text fits.
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Lulu Cover Templates: Sizes, Spines and Getting Yours Right
Read the article →: Lulu Cover Templates: Sizes, Spines and Getting Yours RightHow Lulu cover templates work, where to get yours, and how spine width, bleed and binding change the file. Includes how to generate the dimensions before you design.
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The Book Launch Checklist We Run for Every Client
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IngramSpark vs KDP: Which One Should Print Your Book?
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How to Format a Book for KDP, Step by Step
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Interior Book Design: What It Is and Why Readers Notice
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How Much Does Book Formatting Cost? (2026 Guide)
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