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.

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.

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!

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health crises, or divorce left you feeling financially behind, stressed about money, and overwhelmed by jargon and outdated advice?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...

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 ...

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 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 ...

In Be the One, author and speaker Justin Prince shares a roadmap, an instruction manual, that lays out simple but powerful steps you can take—today—to redesign your future and live an unforgettable life. Regardless of your roots, your background, your education, your experience, your resources, or your lack thereof.

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....

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 ...

DIGITAL PRODUCTS FOR BEGINNERS 2026 How to Create, Launch and Sell Profitable Digital Products on Etsy, Amazon and Shopify With No Experience Turn your ideas into income — even if you’re starting from zero. Are you ready to build a real online income without stock, shipping, or complicated tech? This practical, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to create and sell digital products that people actually want to buy. Whether you’re looking to make extra income or build a full-time online business, this book gives you the tools, structure, and action plan to make it happen. You ...

Are your teen years not what you’d hoped they would be? Do you put on a tough exterior but feel inferior inside? Do you fall short every time you compare yourself to others? If it seems like life is a constant uphill struggle and you are looking for ways to build teen confidence and improve self-esteem, then this book is for you!

Step into the enchanted world of Wiccan Home Alchemy, where everyday housekeeping becomes a magical journey. In this practical guide by the insightful Willow De Witte, busy witches are invited to embrace the transformative power of their living spaces. Discover the art of creating sacred environments, cleansing rituals, and elemental harmony that align with your magical path. Unveil the secrets of sacred spaces as Willow De Witte takes you on a journey through personalized altars, harmonious living arrangements, and seasonal adaptations that resonate with the cycles of nature. Learn the ...

How to Fall in Love with Your Life Again. Rediscover Joy, Rebuild Self-Trust, and Create a Life You Can't Wait to Wake Up To. I wrote How to Fall in Love with Your Life Again book because I kept meeting people — in conversations, in waiting rooms, in the space between someone's polite smile and their tired eyes — who were successful by every visible measure and still felt like strangers in their own lives. They didn't need someone to tell them to "just be positive." They needed a map. Something that would help them understand why they'd drifted, and how to find their way back, without ...

Unreasonable Success: How to Achieve It Using Self-Control and Mental Toughness. Break Bad Habits, Defeat Self-Sabotage, Stay Consistent, Master Your Mind, and Create Extraordinary Results. Most people don't fail at extraordinary goals — they never really attempt them. They round their ambitions down to something "safely achievable," settle into a life just comfortable enough to silence the panic, and wonder years later why success still feels out of reach. Unreasonable Success is a practical, no-fluff system for closing that gap. Drawing on real psychology, behavioral science, and ...

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 ...

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...

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...

FROM DREAM TO MANUSCRIPT: YOUR GUARANTEED PATH TO WRITING SUCCESS Have you always wanted to write a book but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you've tried multiple times only to abandon your project halfway through? "How to Write a Story" is more than just a manual—it's your detailed roadmap to turning your dream into reality. FINALLY, A METHOD THAT ACTUALLY WORKS This isn't another theoretical book about writing. It's a proven, practical system that guides you step-by-step, from your first idea to a complete manuscript ready for publication. WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER IN THESE PAGES: ...