The Author Out Loud guide

Everything you need to make your book.

Short, friendly how-to guides — from your first question to your launch day.

All guides

Getting started

Getting started: set up your book in ten minutes.

A walk through the six setup questions — what each one does, and why “Not sure? Suggest for me” is your friend.

5 minute read
Writing

How to answer interview questions and still sound like you.

Talk, type or send a voice memo. Tips for the Interview screen, the talking points, and follow-up questions.

5 minute read
Writing

Reviewing your chapters: “Check this”, rewrites and versions.

What the orange highlights mean, how to ask for changes, and how to accept a chapter when it's right.

4 minute read
Design

Designing your book: cover, pages and size.

Choose a cover or upload your own, pick how the pages look, and choose your book size and paper.

4 minute read
Publishing

Publishing and printing: ISBNs and printed copies.

The publish checklist, editions and prices, ISBNs, and ordering printed copies for family and events.

4 minute read
Launch

Launching your book: your launch kit and website.

Pick a launch date, follow the simple plan, share ready-made posts, and give your book a home online.

4 minute read
Writing

How to write a book when you're not a writer.

Pick your reader, shape a simple outline, and tell your story out loud — a plan that works even if you've never written more than an email.

7 minute read
Publishing

How to publish your book: paperback, hardcover and ebook.

ISBNs, book sizes, covers, print-on-demand and selling — what each step means and what you actually need to decide.

7 minute read

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