Self Publishing Fiction

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.

No Email List? No Website? No Problem.How to get more readers without losing your sanity... If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by book marketing—if you’ve wondered whether you really need a website, social media presence, or a "brand"—you’re not alone. Most authors are trying to market in ways that simply don’t work anymore, wasting countless hours and money with nothing to show for it. The 21-Day Bestselling Author Platform is the ultimate guide for modern authors who want to stop spinning their wheels and start seeing results. Forget all the conflicting advice and outdated ...

Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You'll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book. 

You didn’t get closure — you got silence. And in that silence, you stayed. Hoping. Waiting. Loving. This is for the woman who gave her heart to someone emotionally unavailable. For the one who kept believing “one day they’ll see my worth.” For the one who kept showing up — while slowly falling apart inside. I Broke My Own Heart Waiting for You to Choose Me is not about them. It’s about you. In this heartfelt, healing guide, Lena Hartley walks you through the quiet ache of loving someone who never chose you — and the even braver act of finally choosing yourself. You’ll ...

Write faster. Publish smarter. Build a catalog that sells. For years, Samuel Brower wrote and self-published fiction as a hobby. He didn’t promote, didn’t advertise, and his royalties barely added up to beer money. But over that time, through trial and error, he developed a writing system based on proven story beats and inspired by the pulp tradition. Then, on his 42nd birthday, he put that system to the test. The result? A breakthrough novel that turned his pastime into a profitable publishing side-hustle—and a repeatable method that any indie author can follow. In The Pulp Method: ...

Ever thought about making money by publishing books on Amazon? Curious about unlocking the potential to make huge amounts of money through Amazon KDP Self-Publishing? "Amazon KDP Self-Publishing Made Easy" is your personalized blueprint to effortlessly navigate the world of self-publishing on Amazon KDP. It's not just about understanding the process; it's about turning that knowledge into a profitable self-publishing venture, making it the perfect guide for beginners. How does this book simplify the often-overwhelming process of self-publishing on Amazon KDP? This guide takes you by the ...

The Writing Craft Series for Indie Authors by Sidney St. James Writing a novel is only half the battle. Finishing it strong—and turning it into a book readers can’t put down—is where most writers stumble. The Writing Craft Series for Indie Authors is a professional, step-by-step guide created specifically for independent and self-published authors who want to write better stories, faster—and publish with confidence. Drawing on decades of real-world writing experience and over 150 published novels, bestselling author Sidney St. James breaks down the craft of fiction and nonfiction ...

Discover the healing power of DBT through the eyes of Dr. John Watson. Guided by Sherlock Holmes, Watson confronts trauma, grief, and emotional chaos—not just with courage, but with skills. Each case is a mystery. Each mystery holds a lesson. Each lesson can help you heal. What You'll Find Inside: Five gripping Sherlock Holmes mysteries Deep emotional healing through Watson’s CPTSD journey DBT skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation Written in Watson’s voice, styled like classic Conan Doyle Perfect for readers who want therapy tools without feeling like ...

Type Hard. Type Fast. Make Dough. That was the formula of old-school pulp fiction—plot-driven, popular and gobbled up by a reading public hungry for more. And it produced many writers who hammered out a living selling “cash-and-carry” stories and novels. Some of these writers were among the best America has ever produced. Writers like Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett and John D. MacDonald. Others are numbered among the bestselling authors of all time, including Erle Stanley Gardner, Lester Dent, and Frederick Faust (better known by his pen name, Max Brand). What were the secrets of ...

As you walk with David, the main character, he shares how he is feeling victimized by life. Through serendipity he meets some wise guides, Ted and Sophia, who show David how he can move from feeling like a victim to being a creator of his own life. The Power of TED* offers a powerful alternative to the Karpman Drama Triangle with its roles of victim, persecutor, and rescuer. The Empowerment Dynamic (TED) provides the antidote roles of creator, challenger, and coach - and a more positive approach to life's challenges.

THE #1 BESTSELLING INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON - NOW WITH A NEW PREFACE You have never read a book like this before--a book that comes along once in a lifetime to change lives forever. In the rain forests of Peru, an ancient manuscript has been discovered. Within its pages are 9 key insights into...

In Stalin’s Russia, when prison sentences stretched ten, fifteen, and twenty-five years, the future Nobel Prize winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn found himself incarcerated in its genocidal “corrective” labor camps (the so-called Gulag of the Soviet Union). His crime: expressing anti-Stalinist opinions in a letter to a friend. A devout Communist at his arrest, condemned to be worked to death in the frozen wastelands of Russia, he underwent instead a profound psychological transformation, broke free of his Marxist ideology—and survived. This full biography of one of the most influential ...

Now published in over 70 languages, this number one international best seller gently offers answers to life's biggest questions as well as a practical process to help you create prosperity, vitality, happiness and inner peace. This is the incredible story of Julian Mantle, a superstar lawyer whose out-of-balance lifestyle leads him to a near-fatal heart attack in a packed courtroom. His collapse brings on a spiritual crisis, forcing him to seek answers to life's most important questions.

Fit to Love is a heartwarming and transformative Christian novella that follows Mariah, a woman grappling with loss, grief, and self-worth. After years of feeling disconnected from herself and those around her, Mariah embarks on a journey of healing, self-discovery, and faith. Guided by supportive friends, a dedicated fitness trainer, and her deepening relationship with God, Mariah learns to rebuild her confidence, rediscover her purpose, and embrace the love she deserves. As she faces emotional and spiritual challenges, Mariah's story reveals the power of faith, the importance of self-care...

Does your child wiggle constantly, forget things instantly, or take forever on homework? They're not misbehaving. They have ADHD. And they need to understand why their brain works differently. ADHD Kids: 12 Success Stories helps children ages 7-11 understand their ADHD through relatable characters facing familiar challenges: sitting still, remembering things, staying focused, controlling impulses, managing big feelings, starting tasks, keeping track of stuff, making friends, and discovering ADHD strengths.

Sell more books and build your career by kicking these blunders to the curb! Ever wonder why some books shoot to the top of the bestseller lists? And others that you think should, don't? It's usually a matter of mistakes that could have been avoided!#1 bestselling writing coach James Scott Bell has analyzed thousands of manuscripts over the years, by both new and experienced writers, and noticed certain errors that keep showing up to take readers out of the fictive dream. Now he's tackled the biggest offenders and shows you how to fix them. In 27 Fiction Writing Blunders you'll learn:* The ...

Some journeys take you across the world. The truest ones bring you home. When a friend hands Alex a photograph of a mysterious Indian holy man, the pull is immediate and inexplicable—less a gift than a summons. He is a college student with $300 to his name and no way to reach the ashram half a world away. Then the money arrives, unbidden, and Alex learns the first lesson on the path he is about to walk: when you are meant to go, the way opens. So begins a pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam, the ashram of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, where Alex expects to sit at the feet of the teacher he ...

A laugh-out-loud, escapist summer holiday rom-com, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Sophie Kinsella. Chloe needs a holiday. She’s invisible to her boss, overworked and burnt out. What she gets is a chaotic wellness retreat at a sun-drenched Ibizan villa, run by a man whose...

What if ChatGPT could help you finish your fiction without taking away the imagination, voice, and judgment that make the story yours? Fiction authors often have no shortage of ideas. The harder work is turning one promising idea into memorable characters, a believable world, a satisfying plot, and a complete manuscript. ChatGPT for Fiction Authors shows you how to use artificial intelligence as a creative assistant throughout the writing journey. You will learn how to ask better questions, examine story choices, solve plot problems, strengthen scenes, revise weak passages, and prepare your...

You had a story to tell… …and writing the book took a lot of effort. Who knew marketing would be such a challenge? Richard McCartney, who founded KBookPromotions and KindleBookReview, has written several books to help authors navigate the confusing waters of promotions. This guide brings it all together. Do you want to know how… …to become a Bestseller? With his system you’ll learn: - How to measure the effectiveness of campaigns - Where to find the best revenue opportunities - Which strategy finds the most engaged readers - The tips to earn a “Hot New Release” tag on Amazon -...