Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-Publish and Market Your Book
Written by Joanna Penn
Narrated by Joanna Penn
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About this audiobook
Do you want to successfully self-publish in ebook, print or audiobook formats?
There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile. Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don't know which one to choose or what will be best for their book. Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up broken-hearted with the result.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
I've spent the last ten years self-publishing bestselling fiction and non-fiction books and in 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. I've made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self-publishing 27 books, I've learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In this book, I'll share everything with you.
The book includes:
- What you need to know before you self-publish
- Why self-publishing an ebook is a good idea
- How to format an ebook
- Exclusivity and going direct
- How to self-publish an ebook
- Why self-publish a print book
- Print-on-demand will change your life
- What you need to know before you print
- How to self-publish a print book
- What to do if you want help with the publishing process
- How to self-publish an audiobook
- After self-publishing
- How much does it cost to self-publish?
- How do you get paid when you self-publish?
- Book marketing principles
- How to market fiction
- How to market non-fiction
Plus, links to more useful resources.
If you're ready to successfully self-publish, then download a sample or buy now.
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Reviews for Successful Self-Publishing
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great overview with many useful tips. I discovered Joanna Penn through her podcast, The Creative Penn, which demonstrates the value of content marketing to generate book sales. I’m used to hearing Joanna’s voice and appreciated that she narrates this audiobook herself. It’s like listening to a friend or wise sister share recommended actions and success principles for authors.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Very useful information for any writer ready to self-publish. Thanks!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved this book! Simple, well structured advice on self publishing. Very inspiring.
Grant - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very informative book I learned a lot. This book Arthur knows what she’s talking about. Can’t wait to read the next one.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book was very informative and i will need to listen to it again to follow each step when im publishing