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We've written these pages for the author at the kitchen table at 11pm who's trying to figure out whether to self-publish or chase agents. No jargon, no upsells inside the writing — just real, working advice.
What is self-publishing?
A plain-English overview of how self-publishing actually works in 2026 — for authors who've never done it before.
ReadWhy publish with Penman Books
What we do, what we don't, and what makes us different from a Google Doc full of freelancers.
ReadSelf-publishing vs traditional
Real royalty maths, real timelines, and the rights nobody talks about until it's too late.
ReadRoyalties explained
How much you actually keep on every book sold — broken down by retailer, format and price point.
ReadCopyright & ISBN for Indian authors
What protects your work, what an ISBN does, and how to get one without paying middlemen.
ReadPicking a genre that sells
Which genres are growing on Amazon and Flipkart, and how to position your book in the one you already love.
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