Self Published Authors

I show you my experiences selling 100,000 copies of my own children’s books to help you master: - Social Media and Advertising - Increasing Visibility - Book Prices and Profits - And Much More! I left my job in 2018 because I made more money writing and self-publishing children's books (picture books, chapter books, middle grade novels) than working full time for someone else. I wanted to write books from home full time for years but was stuck in a life working for other people. Determined to change my life, I set out on a path to live the one I always imagined for my family. I tell you ...

Andrew Kavchak dreamt of being a "Paperback Writer" since he first heard the Beatles’ song on the radio back in the sixties. After spending years at his workstation drafting bureaucratic material, he retired from his career as a federal civil servant and finally had the time to adopt a new hobby. Between 2019 and 2024, Andrew wrote and self-published over twenty books using the Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform. His books are available on Amazon’s websites. Most of the books were published under his name. He used pseudonyms for the others. The books are mostly non-fiction. Some of...

Discover how you can take control of your happiness and inner peace despite all the obstacles you have to face Have you been feeling like you can never get a break? Are your days full of conflict and challenges that you constantly have to fight and overcome? Are you tired of riding the rollercoaster of anger, fear, frustration, and overwhelm and wish you could just take a step back from your problems? Being a black woman today comes with unique struggles that others don’t even know about. You face the discrimination that both women and people of color encounter. Your needs are often ...

Still living with that book idea in your head? What if that idea were a book by ... Sunday evening? What if it were not only DONE but FUN? In this breakthrough book, you'll discover: How to put aside the mountain you're up against--and climb the hill first. How tiny, daily action (the tortoise) wins over the quick fix (the hare). How to laser focus your idea and remove the fluff. You might be wondering, "Wait a minute here. How am I going to get my 317-page masterpiece done by Sunday?" Answer: you're not. PRO TIP: in this single weekend, we're going to start, write, and finish a short, ...

★ Do You Know The Fastest Way to Reinvent Your Life & Career? Publish Your Book on Amazon Kindle! ★ Everything instantly changes when you can say, "I wrote the book on it." Are you ready to stop dreaming about writing a book...and FINALLY just get it done? Then this is THE Most Valuable "How To Become an Author" Book you'll ever find. Getting Started with Amazon KDP reveals everything you need to know about writing books for Kindle. You'll discover how to: Save thousands of dollars on overpriced design and formatting services. Price your book in the Kindle "sweet spot" to maximize sales...

Just Your Average Ultra Runner celebrates the spirit of endurance through the voices of everyday athletes who go the distance — literally. In this collection of candid interviews, author Jason Ward sits down with ordinary runners who have accomplished extraordinary things on the trails and roads of ultra-distance running. From first-time finishers to seasoned 100-mile veterans, each chapter captures the mindset, struggles, and triumphs that define the ultra community. Their stories are proof that you don’t need to be elite to push your limits — just determined enough to take the next step.

Self-publishing on Amazon can be straightforward. What catches most UK authors out is everything around the upload: pricing across marketplaces, account setup, identity checks, the tax interview, HMRC Self Assessment, and the small compliance details that become painful later if you skip them. KDP Self-Publishing for UK Authors 2026 is a practical, step-by-step guide to publishing Kindle eBooks and print editions properly — then building a catalogue that sells without relying on constant promotion. It’s written for beginners who want clear instructions, and for experienced authors who ...

This is a book about publishing a book. Your book. It provides both a breadth and depth overview of the Amazon self-publishing world. It contains all the important details on where to self-publish your book and how to self-publish your book. This advice summarizes my seven years as a self-published author of over 100 Amazon books. This book favors self-publishing over the traditional agent and editor model. It is a complete do-it-yourself road-map to self-publishing your work. Manuscript Formatting Microsoft Word 2016 In this chapter, I explain how to use Microsoft Word 2016 to format your ...

Publishing your first book is thrilling...until no one buys it. You hit “Publish” on Amazon KDP, expecting at least a few sales… but days pass, and your dashboard still shows zero. No traffic. No reviews. No momentum. If you’ve ever felt stuck wondering what to do next, you’re not alone. Your First 100 Sales on Amazon KDP is your practical, proven roadmap to move from silence to steady sales, without a massive budget, a huge social following, or any prior experience. This book shows you how to take control of your self-publishing results using modern strategies that work for ...

The dream of writing a novel is alive in millions of people… but most never finish. Perfectionism, procrastination, and life’s endless distractions leave promising stories half-written or never started. But what if you could bypass months — even years — of frustration and finish that precious first draft in just one single day? What if you could go from blank page to completed first draft in just 24 hours? With the right AI prompts, structure, and process, you can. In Write a Novel in a Day Using ChatGPT, you’ll discover a clear, repeatable system for using artificial intelligence...

Alicia Howard doesn't hand out motivation; she slaps you awake with it. Queens Don't Crumble is the raw, bougie-hood survival manual for women who are done begging, folding, or apologizing for their power. Part memoir, part sermon, and part money playbook, it's the story of a St. Louis girl who crawled out of chaos, built her own empire from scratch, and learned to mix sage smoke with spreadsheets. From losing her mother and rebuilding her life in Phoenix to running multiple LLCs, buying her first home, and enrolling in college while raising kids, Alicia turns every heartbreak and hustle ...

"[Narrators Rita] Amparita and [Stephanie] Németh-Parker excel in providing distinct voices for the many female characters. Listeners will find themselves entranced by their performances. " — AudioFile From the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, Girl Dinner is a darkly-fun...

The SECRET to writing a book a month and making 6 figures in passive income is literally at your fingertips! If you’ve ever dreamed of making a living with your writing, this is the path that will get you there. In a survey done by Written Word Media, they discovered that “$100Kers” had an average of 28 books in their catalog. They also found that 80% of authors make less than $6,000 per year, which is not a livable income. Michelle Kulp, 10x bestselling author, has been writing a book a month since January 2020 and has created over $3,300 per month in passive income in just 12 short ...

Most self-published authors struggle with one problem: Book sales. You can write a great book, publish it on Amazon KDP, and still struggle to get visibility. The truth? Publishing is easy. Marketing is hard. Over 80% of self-published authors struggle to generate consistent sales because they rely only on Amazon’s algorithm — or they waste money on paid advertising without long-term results. This book shows you a different path. I have published 30+ books on Amazon KDP. For years, I have earned monthly royalties without paid advertising. For three years, I consistently blogged around ...

Do you feel lost when it comes to Amazon Ads? If you’re an indie author, self-published writer, or new to book marketing, you’ve probably heard that Amazon Sponsored Ads can help you sell more books. But where do you even start? 👉 Amazon Ads Playbook is the step-by-step beginner’s guide that takes the confusion out of advertising your books on Amazon. Written in simple, practical language, this book shows you exactly how to set up your first campaign, choose the right keywords, and turn clicks into sales—even if you’re a complete beginner. Inside, you’ll discover: ✔ What ...

The publishing world has changed forever. For centuries, traditional publishers controlled who could become an author. Writers waited months—or years—for permission to publish their ideas. Today the gates are gone. Self-publishing platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) have opened the doors for anyone to publish a book and reach readers worldwide. But this new opportunity created something unexpected: A flood of books. Millions of authors now compete in the largest bookstore the world has ever seen. Many publish one book and hope for success. Most disappear before they ever ...

A refreshing update to the genre of oral sex guides, like a full-color version of Ian Kerner's "She Comes First" with detailed medical diagrams to guide you to the promised land - this is definitely the book you and your partner need to take your intimacy to the next level! What if someone told you that the secret to female orgasm and sexual satisfaction has very little to do with the penis, but in fact, primarily depends on your tongue? The truth is that a reliable and dependable method of eliciting female orgasm does exist and it can be performed time and time again while your penis stays...

Launch Your First Successful Romance Novel Most first books disappear quietly on Amazon. Not because the writing is bad. But because the launch is unfocused. If you’re publishing your first romance novel, this guide will show you how to give it a genuine chance of success - even if you don’t have an audience, a mailing list, or money for ads. Instead of guessing how Amazon works, you’ll learn how to launch strategically so your book can climb the charts and reach readers in your genre. I’m a professional romance ghostwriter who has written over 100 books, including titles that have ...

Peter Baker, an experienced broadcaster and audio producer, narrates this practical “how-to” guide for all authors whether they wish to narrate and record themselves or hire in a narrator/producer to take care of the entire audiobook production process. Many details are covered, and there are plenty of insider tips, including adapting the manuscript effectively for the audio medium; selecting the right choices offered by KDP and ACX; finding the right people to help you if you need them; drafting contracts and agreements; and more.

Can low profile, not-yet-famous authors get published and sell significant numbers of books? These authors say "Yes!" and tell how. “…a comprehensive guide to marketing a book…[a] well-written, engaging resource that’s loaded with specific tips…. Brimming with creative ideas, Sell More Books! should prove to be a low profile author’s best friend.” - ForeWord Reviews Writers and publishers will find the latest insider tips on writing and publishing more marketable books. Learn up-to-date information on publishing options, social networking, and "tried and true" book marketing ...