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Notes on Formatting, Layout & Getting Published Right

Practical, no-fluff write-ups on KDP standards, EPUB structure, and print-ready checklists — drawn from 1,700+ real projects.

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Featured · Print Formatting

7 Margin Mistakes That Get KDP Paperbacks Rejected

Amazon's print reviewer rejects more files for margin and bleed errors than anything else. Here's exactly what it checks, why gutters grow with page count, and how to fix each mistake before you upload.

Sazzarul Islam · July 12, 2026 · 6 min read
EPUB & eBook

Reflowable vs Fixed-Layout EPUB: Which One Fits Your Book

A plain-language guide to choosing the right EPUB structure before you send a file to your designer.

July 8, 2026·5 min read
Pre-Publish

The Final Checklist Before You Hit "Publish" on Amazon

Nine checks worth doing the night before launch, from front matter to the clickable table of contents.

July 2, 2026·4 min read
Cover Design

Calculating Spine Width: A Quick Formula for KDP Print

How paper type and page count change spine depth, and why guessing gets your wrap rejected.

June 26, 2026·3 min read
Print Formatting

Choosing Fonts That Actually Print Well on KDP Paper

Why some display fonts look great on screen and terrible on cream paper — and what to use instead.

June 19, 2026·5 min read
EPUB & eBook

Why Your Table of Contents Isn't Clickable (And the Fix)

The most common cause of a broken navigation file, explained without the technical jargon.

June 11, 2026·4 min read
Pre-Publish

Hardcover vs Paperback: What Changes in the File

Case wrap, hinge margins, and jacket flaps — a look at what a hardcover file needs that a paperback doesn't.

June 3, 2026·6 min read

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