Author guides & resources
Straight-talking guides to self-publishing — formats, royalties, pricing, ISBNs, and choosing a platform. No fluff, accurate to how Ebokio actually works.
How to self-publish an ebook in the UK (2026 guide)
A step-by-step guide to self-publishing an ebook in the UK in 2026 — formats, cover, pricing in GBP, ISBNs, royalties, tax, and how to get your book live and earning.
Royalties & moneyEbook royalties explained: how 70/80/90% actually works
What ebook royalties really mean, how net price is calculated after VAT and fees, and what you keep at 70%, 80%, and 90% — with worked examples in GBP.
Formats & filesEPUB vs DOCX: which format should you upload?
EPUB or DOCX for self-publishing? What each format is, when to use it, and how to get a clean, reflowable ebook either way.
Royalties & moneyHow to price your ebook (without guessing)
A practical framework for pricing your ebook: what readers expect by genre, how royalty tiers change the maths, and why round GBP prices win.
Getting startedDo you need an ISBN to self-publish an ebook?
Whether you need an ISBN for an ebook, what an ISBN does, and your options — bring your own, get a free one, or skip it entirely.
Platforms & comparisonBest KDP alternatives in 2026 (for authors who want more)
Looking for an Amazon KDP alternative in 2026? How to evaluate self-publishing platforms on royalties, exclusivity, payouts, and reach — and where Ebokio fits.