• Editing Efficiency – How to prepare your manuscript so paid editors can focus on high-value improvements, and how to choose the right type and level of editing for your goals
• Formatting on a Budget – Free and low-cost options for creating polished ebook and print interiors, plus tips for avoiding costly reformatting fees
• Cost-Effective Cover Design – How to select between DIY, pre-made, and custom options, work productively with designers, and repurpose design assets for promotional use
• Smart Use of Tools – Maximizing the value of free and paid tools (and knowing when not to buy), plus tips for avoiding “shiny object syndrome”
• Frugal Marketing Materials – Creating compelling promotional assets without overspending, and knowing when AI tools can help—and when to avoid them
• Author Business Mindset – How to evaluate return on investment (ROI) for every dollar and hour spent, and how to tap into membership benefits, discounts, and vetted service providers

• Emerging and experienced indie authors who want to publish professionally without overspending
• Traditionally published authors exploring hybrid or fully independent publishing
• Authorpreneurs looking to improve ROI on publishing investments
• Writers preparing to publish their first book who want a clear, cost-conscious path from manuscript to market

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