Publishing Guides
How to Publish Wide: Selling Your Book Beyond Amazon
A practical guide to publishing your ebook and print book beyond Amazon, on Apple Books, Kobo, and more, and how to decide if going wide is right for you.
Resources
Formatting and publishing guides for indie authors.
Compare tools, learn formatting workflows, explore publishing decisions, and get more from Koberger.
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Publishing Guides
Self-Publishing Checklist: From Finished Manuscript to Published Book
A self-publishing checklist for indie authors moving from finished manuscript to editing, formatting, cover design, file review, publication and promotion.
Publishing Guides
How to Publish a Book on Amazon KDP
A guide to publishing a book on Amazon KDP, from manuscript preparation and formatting to Book Details, upload, previewing, pricing and proof copies.
Behind Koberger
Why I Built Koberger
The story behind Koberger: why an indie author and web developer started building a browser-based book formatting platform.
Behind Koberger
Why I Added the Section Library to Koberger
How publishing multiple books shaped Koberger's Section Library: reusable, linked sections with placeholders that keep a growing catalog consistent.
Comparisons
Atticus vs Vellum: Which Book Formatting Tool Should You Choose?
An honest comparison of Atticus and Vellum for indie authors, covering platforms, features, price, and a browser-based alternative that runs anywhere.
Comparisons
Koberger vs Vellum: Which Book Formatting Tool Is Right for You?
A practical comparison of Koberger and Vellum for indie authors choosing between browser-based and Mac-native book formatting.
Comparisons
Koberger vs Atticus: Which Book Formatting Tool Is Right for You?
A practical comparison of Koberger and Atticus for indie authors choosing between an all-in-one writing platform and a dedicated formatting workflow.
Comparisons
Koberger vs Scrivener: Which Tool Do Authors Need?
A clear comparison of Koberger and Scrivener for authors deciding where writing software ends and publishing production begins.
Comparisons
Koberger vs Reedsy Book Editor: Which Book Formatting Tool Is Right for You?
A practical comparison of Koberger and Reedsy Book Editor for indie authors choosing between a simple free formatter and a dedicated publishing workspace.
Comparisons
Koberger vs Adobe InDesign: Which Book Formatting Tool Is Right for You?
A practical comparison of Koberger and Adobe InDesign for authors choosing between a purpose-built formatting workflow and professional page layout software.
Platform Guides
Format a Book Without a Mac
You do not need a Mac to format a professional book. Learn how to create EPUB and print-ready files on Windows, Linux, or a Chromebook with Koberger.