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  • Formatting Fundamentals for Independent Authors – The Basics

    Formatting Fundamentals for Independent Authors – The Basics

    As both a reader and an independent author, I care deeply about how physical books look and feel. In this post, I break down the core formatting fundamentals I believe every indie author should understand, from justified text and proper margins to fonts, gutters and the little details that separate books from printed Word documents.

    Richard Holliday

    May 25, 2026
    Articles, Writing
    Formatting Fundamentals, KDP, kindle, paperback, Physical books, publishing, Self publishing, writing about writing
  • The Kindle Cutoff: When “Still Works” Isn’t the Whole Story

    The Kindle Cutoff: When “Still Works” Isn’t the Whole Story

    Amazon is ending support for older Kindles, and plenty of people aren’t happy. On the surface, it feels unnecessary if the devices still work, but in my view that only tells part of the story. Once you look beyond what you can see, the decision starts to make a lot more sense.

    Richard Holliday

    April 18, 2026
    Articles
    Amazon, books, ebooks, kindle, reading, technology
  • State of Play: April 2026

    State of Play: April 2026

    In this April 2026 update, I reflect on a quarter that didn’t quite go to plan but still delivered solid progress. Ray of Light enters its final edit under deadline pressure, The Thaw moves toward professional editing, and Boat Party nears draft completion, while Legacy of Iron remains patiently on the bench.

    Richard Holliday

    April 3, 2026
    Articles
    Boat Party, Disaster Series, Legacy of Iron, project update, Ray of Light, State of Play, The Thaw, writing about writing
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