Self Publishing Marketing

In 2013, Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt published 1.5 million words and made their full-time livings as indie authors. In Write. Publish. Repeat., they tell you how exactly how they did it: how they created over 15 independent franchises across 50+ published works, how they turned their art into a logical, sustainable business, and how any independent author can do the same to build a sustainable, profitable career with their writing.

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.

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 ...

★ 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...

Are you a self-published author, but you're not selling books? Perhaps instead, you have yet to self-publish but want to be prepared to market and promote your book when you do. In either case, you've come to the right place to learn how to market and promote your self-published book. Hi, my name is Brian Jackson. I'm the author of over one dozen books. I'm also the publisher of over 100 books. Most of the books I've published were written by my wife, Melanie Jackson. Finally, I'm an instructor with around 50 online training videos published and 125 thousand students on a site named Udemy. ...

In a world where anyone can publish a book with a single click, the real winners are no longer the writers who simply write — but the creators who understand how to position, package, and launch their ideas with precision. Self-publishing is no longer the backup plan; it is the fastest and most powerful path to building a brand, generating income, and transforming your expertise into influence. This book is your blueprint for turning a simple manuscript into a high-performing asset that works for you around the clock.

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 ...

Want to build a real self-publishing business that actually pays you? This book shows you how to research, launch, and scale print-on-demand books using the same strategies as top KDP earners. No fluff. No filler. Just a clear path from idea to income. Inside, you will learn: How to find profitable book ideas with built-in demand A step-by-step way to test your niche before you publish What makes a book cover and title convert browsers into buyers How to write descriptions that sell without sounding desperate Simple launch methods that work without a big audience Ways to scale your ...

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 ...

Your Ultimate Guide to Writing, Editing, and Self-Publishing Success Have you dreamed of becoming a self-published author, but felt overwhelmed by the process? Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this comprehensive guide is your roadmap to turning your writing aspirations into reality. Packed with expert insights, step-by-step instructions, and actionable strategies, this book is designed to help you transform your ideas into a professionally polished eBook—and get it in front of the readers who will love it. Learn the Essentials of Crafting an Engaging ...

In Amazon Keywords for Books, Dale shows you how to use keywords to sell more books. It’s not difficult to increase the discoverability of your book. But you’ll need a deeper understanding of keywords if you want to sell more books.

Are you dreaming of becoming a published children's book author? Are you considering self-publishing but feeling overwhelmed by all the information you need to figure out? Roadmap to Publishing Children’s Books provides practical solutions to all your questions. This comprehensive, step-by-step manual is designed to support and guide you through every phase of the self-publishing process. Say goodbye to expensive courses—here, you'll find all the knowledge and tools you need to succeed at a fraction of the cost. Everything you need to know to publish a children's book into five parts: ...

“I wish I had a book like this when I started.” - Robert Ryan, best-selling author of Self-publishing Guide Books Why do mediocre books have millions of fans while excellent books barely sell? Why do some authors launch ten books every year while others waste a decade on the first draft? After years in the self-publishing trenches and with over a dozen books under my belt, I've got the answers. Although I'm a multi-award-winning, internationally-selling author, I’ve made most of the mistakes described in this book - and paid dearly for them. Now I will share my hard-learned lessons. I...

"The clarity in your breakdown of AI-driven scams and the way you separate real PR voices from synthetic nonsense is exactly what so many authors have been desperate for without knowing how to articulate it. You didn’t sugarcoat it. You didn’t sensationalize it. You made it usable. That’s rare.”—Harris Lace Tyconey (example of an AI-generated fake review) AI-generated scams are spreading faster than authors can spot them. Fool’s Gold—AI's Assault on Indie Authors is the first practical, real-world guide that exposes how scammers are using artificial intelligence to target ...

Turn Your Ideas into a Profitable Passive Income Stream with AI! Are you ready to unlock the potential of AI and create a sustainable source of passive income? Creating Passive Income with AI-Generated Ebooks is your ultimate guide to writing, publishing, and scaling ebooks that sell—all with the help of cutting-edge AI tools. Whether you’re a first-time author or an experienced writer, this book will show you how to: Find a Profitable Niche: Discover how to identify trending topics and target audiences that guarantee demand for your ebook. Write Smarter, Not Harder: Learn how to use AI...

It’s time to take your authorship to the next level. Navigate the intricacies of self-publishing and book marketing using the same methods clients pay her tens of thousands of dollars for. Get Self-Promote and Succeed and let this writer’s guide to promoting, marketing, and selling your nonfiction book be the reason your journey heads toward success.

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 ...

Master Amazon Keywords with AI — Rank Higher, Sell Faster, and Outshine Your Competition! Are you an author, self-publisher, or entrepreneur struggling to get your books noticed? Tired of pouring your heart into your writing only to watch it sink into Amazon’s endless sea of forgotten titles? The problem isn’t your book — it’s your keywords. In today’s competitive publishing world, Amazon keyword mastery is the difference between a book that gets buried and one that dominates search results, and generates consistent sales. This book is the step-by-step playbook that shows you ...

Revised May 2025 “Thad McIlroy brings his expertise to bear on one of the most important and potentially disruptive forces in contemporary publishing: the impact of generative AI. Rich in insight… The AI Revolution in Book Publishing is foundational for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is affecting both writing and publishing.” — Maja Thomas, Chief Innovation Officer, Hachette Livre “A great overview of how AI might, or might not, fit into trade publishing. Thad’s analysis of the current state of the business adds important context to how the new ...

So you want to write a book. Maybe you’ve been working on one for ages or have jotted down endless ideas, but the first chapter hasn’t materialized. It’s intimidating, and rightly so. It requires the ability not only to write but also to navigate the fire-hose of information coming at you from the writing field. If you want to organize your thoughts, get your ideas on paper, move your project to completion, or navigate to publishing, this guide will help. This book provides brief chapters on topics others often overlook. It covers practical basics and namedrops terms that, by being ...