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.

Perhaps you dream of becoming an author - of holding a book with your name on the cover, sharing your ideas with the world, and creating a career and lifestyle around something you genuinely love. That was my dream too. My name is Fiona Ferris, and five years ago I began educating myself about writing, publishing and the business of being an author. Within two years, I had built a self-supporting work-from-home 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health crises, or divorce left you feeling financially behind, stressed about money, and overwhelmed by jargon and outdated advice?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-...

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...

The Most Important Person in Your Life is Missing. And It Is You. You are the one everyone relies on. The fixer. The dependable one. The person who always finds a way to make it work. But while you are busy holding everyone else’s world together… who is holding yours?

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.

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 ...

Rock star, crowdfunding pioneer, and TED speaker Amanda Palmer knows all about asking. Performing as a living statue in a wedding dress, she wordlessly asked thousands of passersby for their dollars. When she became a singer, songwriter, and musician, she was not afraid to ask her audience to...

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!

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 ...

Most people are not broke because they lack ambition. They are trapped because they were taught to work for money, but never taught how to build assets that work for them. A paycheck can pay bills, but income-producing assets can create freedom, options, and lasting wealth. Top 5 Assets That Create the Most Self-Made Millionaires is a practical wealth-building guide for anyone tired of vague money advice, empty motivation, and confusing financial theories. This book breaks down the five asset categories that have helped ordinary people build extraordinary wealth: real estate, business ...

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...

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...

Most authors write books. Very few build a brand. And that is why most struggle. Without a clear, recognizable author identity, your books fight for attention in a crowded marketplace. Readers may discover one title—but they don’t remember your name. They don’t return. They don’t follow your work. And your long-term growth never takes hold. That changes here. In Self-Publishing Brand Empire, bestselling multi-genre author Sidney St. James reveals how to transform your writing into something far more powerful than a collection of books—a recognizable, trusted author brand that ...

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 ...

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.

How To Make A Man Pursue You : Without Playing Games: A Practical Guide to Creating Attraction, Encouraging Effort, Setting Boundaries, and Knowing When to Walk Away. Stop decoding his texts. Start understanding his behavior. You've read the "make him chase you" books. You've tried waiting the right number of minutes to reply, playing it cool, hoping that a little mystery would finally get him to show up the way you want him to. And maybe it worked for a week — and then you were right back where you started, still doing all the texting, still wondering what he actually feels. How to Make ...

This is the book that guides you on your journey to becoming a successful self-help author. It gives you everything you need to write, publish, and promote a book that does justice to your ideas and expertise.

Self described life awakening journey, from homeless to business owner and happy married man

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....