Write every day without burning out
Small targets, short sprints, a streak worth protecting and a soundtrack. The habits that get you back to the desk tomorrow.
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The Salt of the Page blog
Notes from the writing desk.
Craft, book formatting, publishing, blogging and the honest truth about AI, from Chris and Randy, the son and dad who make Salt of the Page.
How to format a book for KDP paperback and Kindle
Trim size, margins, front matter and the files Amazon actually wants, in the order that saves you a weekend of fixes.
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One author, several blogs: how to keep them all going
An author site, a series site and a pen name, each with its own schedule. A simple system for posting steadily without losing your writing time.
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Use AI as a writing partner without letting it write your book
Research, brainstorming and fact-checks, yes. Your sentences, no. A practical way to work with AI and stay the writer.
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Scrivener alternatives in 2026: an honest guide
Atticus, Vellum, Dabble, Sudowrite, Word and us: what each one is good at, what it costs, and how to switch.
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Build a Source of Truth that keeps your series straight
Eye colours, scars, ship names and the rules of your world: what to track, when to write it down, and how to keep it honest.
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