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The Best Audiobook Production Services of 2026

Dec 22, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

A guide to audiobook production services in 2026, from human narration to AI tools. Learn costs, distribution options, and which service fits your publishing goals. Read more

What Makes a Good Book Cover? Your Guide to Research and Trends

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

A good book cover is eye-catching and communicates the book's genre to the reader. Reedsy's in-house designer Raúl Gil teaches you how to research book cover trends to inform your design decisions. Read more

How to Design a Book Cover: 10 Dos and Don’ts

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

Learn the secrets to designing a compelling book cover from Reedsy's in-house designer, Raúl Gil. Read more

How to Create a Book Cover: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide

Dec 19, 2025 – Book Design

Reedy's in-house designer Raúl Gil walks you through how to create a book cover, from selecting the right design tools to exporting the file with the correct specifications. Read more

What is Upmarket Fiction? Definition and Examples

Dec 18, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

Discover what makes upmarket fiction such a coveted niche of the publishing market. Read more

Social Media for Writers: A Beginner’s Guide

Dec 15, 2025 – Book Marketing

Learn all about the major social media platforms for writers, and how to make the most of your social channels as an author! Read more

Speechify Review: Is It Worth It For Authors?

Dec 15, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

In this review, we’ll be looking at Speechify from a writer’s perspective, assessing whether it can meaningfully replace a professional audiobook narrator and how you might use it for better productivity. Read more

Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: A Guide for Writers

Dec 11, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

Join romance author Francesca Catlow as she explores the differences in costs, timelines, creative control, and more between self-publishing and traditional publishing. Read more

The Complete Guide to Ebook Distribution

Nov 21, 2025 – Understanding Publishing

Find out how to distribute your ebook and explore the best ebook distribution options for you. Read more

24 Memoir Examples to Inspire Your Own

Nov 10, 2025 – Perfecting your Craft

To inspire your own memoir, here are 24 memoir examples to shine some light on the types of memoirs that have sold well in the industry. Read more

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