A practical guide to editing, publishing and self-publishing 2026

You’ve written the manuscript — or you’re close. Now comes the confusing part: editing, publishing pathways, submissions, platforms, formats, and decisions that all seem to contradict each other. This guide lays out the real-world steps between finishing your draft and getting your work into print or digital publication. It’s designed to be practical, plain-English, and usable — not theoretical.

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This guide covers how to:

• prepare your manuscript for professional editing

• understand different publishing pathways

• understand traditional vs independent publishing — pros and trade-offs

• know what publishers and assessors look for

• prepare submission documentation

• know common mistakes that slow you down

• get a step-by-step decision roadmap

• use practical checklists. 

 

This guide is for writers who:

• have completed or nearly completed a manuscript

• want to publish but aren’t sure which path fits

• want an overview before spending money

• prefer practical guidance over industry jargon

• like checklists and clear next steps.

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Format + delivery

Digital PDF guide
Instant access after purchase​​​