Publishing guides
Make, publish and sell your graphic novel.
45 practical guides — from first script to a print-ready file, a launch plan, and readers who come back for the next book.
- Free KDP templatesPage templates, overlays, panel layouts, launch checklist
- Royalty calculatorPrinting cost and royalty for any trim, ink and price
- GlossaryComics, print and publishing terms in plain English
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Making your graphic novel
From choosing a classic to print-ready pages and a cover that sells.
Adapting Public Domain Classics
What you can freely use — and the edges to watch for.
Comics & Print Glossary
Panels, bleed, ISBNs and more, in plain English.
Graphic Novel Covers That Sell
Thumbnail-proof covers that earn the click.
How to Make a Graphic Novel
Step-by-step guides and tips.
Inside Graphic Novel Factory
What the app does — and what it doesn't.
Print Specs for Graphic Novels
Trim size, bleed, color and resolution — get them right before you draw.
Publishing & formats
Amazon KDP, ISBNs, pricing, listings, ebooks, hardcovers and printing.
Amazon Book Listings That Sell
Covers, subtitles, keywords and categories that help readers find you.
Graphic Novel Ebooks: Fixed Layout
Why comics need a different kind of ebook.
Hardcover Editions for Graphic Novels
When a premium edition is worth it.
How to Self-Publish a Graphic Novel on Amazon KDP
From finished pages to a book on sale, step by step.
ISBNs Explained for Self-Publishers
Free KDP ISBN or your own? What it changes.
KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited for Graphic Novels
Is ebook exclusivity right for your book?
Pricing Your Graphic Novel
Royalties, printing costs and Kindle — how to set a price that works.
Print-on-Demand vs. Offset Printing
When to print one at a time, and when to print a run.
Selling Internationally on Amazon
Prices, printing costs and taxes by marketplace.
Marketing & social media
Finding readers: social platforms, email, influencers, your brand.
A Social Media Content Calendar for Creators
A simple weekly rhythm you can keep up.
Build an Author Brand
Be recognizable across every book, post and email.
Build an Email List for Your Books
The readers you can always reach.
Facebook Groups and Online Communities
Be a member first, a marketer second.
Instagram for Graphic Novel Creators
Carousels, process posts and turning followers into readers.
Pinterest for Authors and Illustrators
Pins that keep sending readers for months.
Press Kits and Local Media for Indie Creators
Make it easy for journalists to say yes.
Running a Book Giveaway
Attract real readers and stay within the rules.
Serializing Your Graphic Novel Online
Build readers chapter by chapter.
Short-Form Video for Comic Creators
TikTok, Reels and Shorts — no dancing required.
Social Media for Graphic Novel Creators
What to post, where, and how often.
Turn One Comic Page into a Week of Posts
Capture your process once, post all week.
Working with Book Influencers and Bloggers
Honest reviews, clear disclosure, lasting relationships.
YouTube Process Videos for Comic Artists
Let viewers spend real time with your work.
Sales & launch
Launch plans, ads, series, seasons, reviews and crowdfunding.
A Seasonal Sales Calendar for Books
Holidays, back to school, summer reading and more.
A Six-Week Launch Plan for Your Graphic Novel
From cover reveal to launch week, step by step.
Amazon Ads for Graphic Novels
A cautious way to start — and how to know if it's working.
Editorial Reviews and Book Awards
What's worth pursuing — and what to avoid.
How to Get More Graphic Novel Sales
Series, honest reviews, launches, ads and showing up.
Kickstarter for Graphic Novels
Fund a print run with your readers.
Measuring What Works in Book Marketing
Simple habits to see what actually sells books.
Selling Direct vs. Selling on Amazon
Signed copies, bundles and your own store.
Series, Bundles and Box Sets
Turn one sale into several.
Distribution & rights
Bookstores, libraries, comic shops, events and foreign rights.
Distribution Beyond Amazon
Bookstores, libraries, schools and other stores.
Foreign Rights and Translations
Reach readers in other languages.
Getting into Independent Bookstores
Sell sheets, consignment and events.
Getting Your Graphic Novel into Schools and Libraries
Make it easy to order — and easy to teach.
IngramSpark for Graphic Novels
Reach bookstores and libraries alongside KDP.
Selling at Comic Cons and Craft Fairs
How to make an event table work.
Selling Graphic Novels in Comic Shops
Local creator shelves, consignment and signings.
Building your book with software? See Graphic Novel Factory and its updates.