How Nova Publishers Works: From Manuscript to Published Book
Nova Publishers is a book publishing services company for independent authors. Here is how a book goes from manuscript to published with Nova and what you get at each stage.
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Clear answers from Nova Publishers on what publishing costs, ISBNs, editing, covers, audiobooks and launching your book.
KDP vs IngramSpark vs Hybrid Publisher: How to Pick Your Path in 2026
An indie author has three paths in 2026: do it yourself on KDP, do it yourself on IngramSpark, or hire a publishing service such as Nova Publishers. Here's how to pick.
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First Time Author Checklist: Everything You Need to Do to Publish Your First Book
A 12 step checklist for first time authors: manuscript readiness, editing path, cover, formatting, ISBN, distribution, audiobook, launch, and the 90 days after launch.
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Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing in 2026: A Side-by-Side Comparison
Royalties, rights, timelines, control and revenue: how self-publishing and traditional publishing compare for independent authors in 2026, from Nova Publishers.
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How to Write a Book Blurb That Sells: A Framework for Indie Authors
Your book blurb is the most important 150 words you will ever write. Here is the framework that converts browsers into buyers on Amazon, Apple Books, and Goodreads.
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Amazon Keyword Research for Authors: How to Pick the Seven Strings That Matter
Amazon gives you seven keyword strings when you upload a book. Most authors waste them. Here is how to do real Amazon keyword research and pick strings that actually drive discovery.
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Book Cover Design Mistakes Indie Authors Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Most indie author covers fail one of seven specific tests. Here is the list, why each one matters, and how to fix yours before the cover hurts sales.
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Audiobook Production Guide for Authors: Costs, Narrators and Distribution in 2026
Nova Publishers produces audiobooks from $1,800 with an AI voice or $2,800 with a human narrator. Here is how production works, what it costs on the open market and how to choose your distribution.
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Book Launch Marketing Checklist: The 90 Day Plan That Actually Works
A 90 day book launch plan covering the 60 days before launch, launch week itself, and the 30 days after. Specific actions, not a vague timeline.
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What Is a Hybrid Publisher? The 2026 Indie Author Guide
Hybrid publishing keeps growing because it answers a real question for serious indie authors. Here is what hybrid publishing actually is, how to spot a real one, and how to avoid the vanity press lookalikes.
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ISBN and Copyright Guide for Authors: What You Actually Need to Know
ISBN, copyright registration, the Library of Congress, and Bowker. The straightforward guide to the legal and identifier work every published book needs.
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How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book in 2026? Real Numbers for Independent Authors
Publishing a book with Nova Publishers costs a fixed $999 to $5,499. If you upload to Amazon KDP yourself, editing, a cover and formatting are yours to arrange and pay for. Here are the numbers.
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KDP vs Full Service Publishing: What DIY Authors Miss (And When Hybrid Wins)
Amazon KDP gets a book onto Amazon fast, but it doesn't edit, design, format or market it. Here is what full-service publishing with Nova Publishers adds, and the gaps that surprise authors after launch.
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Book Trailers in 2026: What Works, What It Costs and When Video Sells Books
Nova Publishers makes book trailers and book animation for authors. Here is what works on BookTok, Reels, YouTube and Amazon video ads in 2026, and how to judge whether a trailer pays for itself.
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