Creative Self Publishing

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills? This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers/listeners. Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna (J.F.) Penn, this practical guide shares the exact methods used to publish more than forty books and build a multi-six-figure author business.

2026 Global Book Award Gold Medal Winner - (Business & Money) "A practical, compassionate, and energizing blueprint for anyone who thinks they've started too late.” Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai "I'm 52 and thought I'd missed my window. This book gave me permission to start." – Reader Review Are you in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, feeling like retirement is an impossible dream? Have life's curveballs, career shifts, family demands, health crises, or divorce left you feeling financially behind, stressed about money, and overwhelmed by jargon and outdated advice? You're not alone. Award-...

How to Get Over Trauma from an Abusive Relationship. Heal Emotional Wounds, Break Free from Trauma Bonds, Rebuild Your Self-Worth, Trust Again, and Create Healthy Relationships Without Fear. Most books about abusive relationships focus heavily on the abuse itself — the warning signs, the patterns, the reasons people stay. That information matters, and we’ll cover it. But so many survivors tell me the same thing: “I already know it was abuse. I already left. So why do I still feel like this?” That question is the heart of this book. Abuse doesn’t end when the relationship ends. It ...

Stuck in endless perfectionist cycles that leave you exhausted, anxious, and unable to finish anything? If you're trapped by the need for everything to be "just right," constantly second-guessing yourself, and watching opportunities slip by while you chase impossible standards, you're not alone. Do the Hard Things First: Breaking Perfection is designed specifically for perfectionists who are tired of being their own worst enemy. This isn't just about "lowering your standards"—it's about breaking the destructive perfectionism that causes procrastination, kills creativity, and fuels anxiety...

Healing from Hidden Abuse Relationships. Break Trauma Bonds, Rebuild Your Self-Worth, Heal Emotional Wounds, and Create Healthy Relationships Without Fear, Guilt, or Self-Doubt. Do you ever wonder if what happened to you even "counts" as abuse? If there were no bruises, no screaming, no single moment you can point to and say that's when it happened — just years of confusion, self-doubt, and slowly disappearing into someone else's version of reality — this book was written for you. Who This Healing from Hidden Abuse Relationships Book Is For: This book is for women and men who have lived...

Whether you're a beginner or looking for an advanced guide, this valuable book will help you learn how to create an profitable and practical plan, find incredible deals, analyze properties, build a team, finance rentals, and much more—everything you need to start making millions from your investments.

Amazon KDP Publishing for Beginners 2026 How to Create, Publish and Sell Profitable Books on Amazon Using AI and Proven Self-Publishing Strategies Do you want to start making money online with Amazon KDP but have no experience where to begin? Are you overwhelmed by book publishing, keywords, covers, formatting, AI tools, and Amazon SEO? Then this complete beginner’s guide was written for you. Amazon KDP Publishing for Beginners 2026 is a practical step-by-step roadmap designed to help complete beginners create, publish, and grow profitable books on Amazon using modern self-publishing ...

What if the key to improving every relationship, breaking every bad habit, and making better decisions wasn't a matter of willpower, but of understanding the science of behavior? How to Think Like a Behavior Analyst brings one of the most powerful frameworks in modern psychology to everyday people who want real, lasting change. Written in plain English and packed with practical examples, this book translates the evidence-based methods used by professionals in schools, clinics, businesses, and sports coaching into a toolkit anyone can use, no graduate degree required. Inside, you'll discover...

How do you escape ‘business as usual’ thinking and regularly and reliably create breakthrough ideas? Millions are spent every year in the quest to generate breakthrough ideas to drive growth. Yet fewer than 25% of people believe they’re doing a good job of harnessing creativity to get to big ideas. The Breakthrough Brain helps you harness human creativity with the digestible, inspiring and immensely practical Neuroscience of Creativity framework.

Introducing Creating Self-Discipline, a must-listen that will arm you with techniques to break bad habits, boost mental resilience, and transform setbacks into stepping stones to success. Say goodbye to procrastination and bad habits so that you may reach your goals and lead the successful life that you deserve!

How to Get Over Abandonment Issues from Childhood. A Practical Guide 7-Step Framework for Heal Childhood Emotional Wounds, Stop Fear of Rejection, Build Self-Worth, and Create Secure Relationships. Do you assume everyone you love will eventually leave? If a delayed text message can hijack your entire evening... if you find yourself over-apologizing, over-explaining, or quietly rehearsing worst-case scenarios in relationships that are actually going fine... you're not "too sensitive," and you're not broken. You're carrying an old survival strategy your nervous system learned long before you ...

Learn the GIMP from the Ground Up In this book I'll show you how to use the Gnu Image Manipulation Program (GIMP), a free Photoshop like program, to produce professional looking, high quality graphics on a budget. The book uses the creation of book covers for self-publishing as the basis for demonstrating the use of the program. The techniques demonstrated can be used to create stunning graphics for any purpose including display on the Web.Now I Can use GimpI downloaded Gimp a while back, but thought it would take me forever to figure out how to use it in my spare time. Now Brian comes ...

Have you done Vision Boards before, only to have them wind up in your closet along with all those Christmas presents, exercise tools and personal electronics that seemed great during the Holidays? This unique mini E-book helps you to actually MANIFEST your vision board. This brief, easy to use guide helps you to understand and use the powerful spiritual principles, and creative spiritual energy that will supercharge your Vision Board into manifestation. You also learn to combine your Vision Board with other extremely effective spiritual tools and techniques to maximize the likelihood that ...

In The Daemon: A Guide to Your Extraordinary Secret Self, Anthony Peake proposes that people consist of not one but two separate consciousnesses - everyday consciousness and that of The Daemon, a higher being that seems to possess knowledge of future events. Drawing upon phenomena such as déjà vu and near-death experiences, he explores the ways that our Daemon breaks through into our consciousness and can subconsciously impact upon our decisions.

Listeners of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration from Elizabeth Gilbert's books for years. Now this beloved author shares her wisdom and unique understanding of creativity, shattering the perceptions of mystery and suffering that surround the process - and showing us all just how easy it can be. By sharing stories from her own life as well as from her friends and the people who have inspired her, Elizabeth Gilbert challenges us to embrace our curiosity....

The keys to success as a writer are yours for the thinking! All success begins in the mind. For writers, the mind fuels the imagination and creates stories. But for authors who are productive and resilient, and see a good return on their efforts, there is another factor at work. They are winning the mental game of writing. Successful writers have the ability to inspire themselves to produce consistently, improve systematically, overcome obstacles and keep up a positive mental attitude. In this book, #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell takes you through the mental landscape of ...

Most writers don’t struggle because they can’t write. They struggle because they don’t know where to start… or how to keep going. If you’ve ever stared at a blank page, lost momentum halfway through a project, or wondered how to turn an idea into a finished book, you’re not alone. And now, there’s a better way to approach writing—without losing your voice or your creativity. This book will show you exactly how to use artificial intelligence as a practical writing tool—not as a replacement for your ideas, but as a system that helps you think clearer, write faster, and ...

How to Heal from an Emotionally Immature Mother. Break Free from Toxic Guilt, Heal Emotional Wounds, Set Healthy Boundaries, Rebuild Self-Trust, and Create the Peaceful Life You Deserve Stop Surviving. Start Healing. Do you feel like a different person around your mother — smaller, anxious, braced for impact? Do you replay conversations for days, apologize for things that weren't your fault, or feel guilty every time you say no? If you grew up with a mother who was emotionally unpredictable, dismissive, controlling, or impossible to please, you're not imagining it — and you're not alone...

Dive into a transformative auditory journey with our latest audiobook, "Binaural Beats: Delta & Theta Waves for Optimal Health." This immersive experience harnesses the power of targeted brainwave frequencies to guide you toward profound relaxation, enhanced focus, and revitalizing sleep. Each chapter is meticulously crafted with high-quality soundscapes, offering you a unique auditory experience tailored to support and enhance different aspects of your overall wellness.

PowerPoint Book Covers for Self-publishing: Use Microsoft PowerPoint to Create Free, Profession-quality Do It Yourself Book Covers Are you an aspiring author or self-publisher looking to elevate your book’s visual appeal without spending a fortune on professional design services? PowerPoint Book Covers for Self-publishing is your comprehensive guide to mastering Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 for creating high-quality, custom book covers. This book empowers self-publishers with the tools, techniques, and confidence to design their own book covers with ease, precision, and flair. Why PowerPoint...