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Vanguard
Publishing Partners
Journal

Field notes from the publishing floor.

Insights, frameworks and case studies from our editors, designers and marketers.

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Publishing·8 min

How to choose between traditional, hybrid and self-publishing

A practical framework for deciding which publishing path fits your goals, timeline and appetite for control.

May 2026Read
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Design·6 min

What makes a cover sell — lessons from 1,000 launches

Genre signals, thumbnail legibility and emotional promise — what our design team optimises on every cover.

Apr 2026Read
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Marketing·11 min

The Amazon Ads playbook for a first-time author

Campaign structure, keyword research and budgets that protect rookies from burning cash in week one.

Apr 2026Read
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Editing·5 min

Editing your own draft: a senior editor's checklist

Structural passes you can run before you hand the manuscript to a professional editor.

Mar 2026Read
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Audiobook·7 min

Audiobook in 30 days: a producer's timeline

Casting, studio sessions, QC and ACX delivery — how we keep audio projects on schedule.

Mar 2026Read
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Marketing·9 min

Building a personal brand around your book

Positioning, visual identity and content pillars that turn a single title into a long-term author platform.

Feb 2026Read