Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing

A lot of people are diving into self-publishing. Mostly because it’s become incredibly easy to get a book published on sites like Amazon. So, what does it take to self-publish your book?

It’s actually quite easy. The hardest part is writing and editing. One of the goals of WriterSanctuary is to help you along in that process.

Now, when I talk about self-publishing, I’m referring to the process of doing it all yourself.

Diving Into Self-Publishing

There are a lot of aspects to publishing your own book. But I’ll try to make it as easy as possible to help you get yours on the shelf.

There are a lot of tools at your disposal. I’m currently creating a list of all the ones I use to write, edit, market, and promote my books. So, the list of self-publishing tools will continue to grow.

Below are the latest posts regarding self-publishing. If you’re looking for something in particular, use the search icon at the top of the page.

  • What Are Author Copies and Why You Should Order Them
    Whether you’re an indie-published author or have gone the traditional route, ordering author copies is part of the publishing process. But not everyone takes advantage of these books and what they can do for marketing. The bottom line is they can be worth quite a bit to the right audience.
  • Review: Is Scrivener 3 a Worthwhile Writing App for Authors?
    There are plenty of writing apps you can use for your book. Is Scrivener 3 something you’d be interested in using for the long term? Today, I’ll show you some of the pros and cons I’ve come across while using Scrivener.
  • Printing Costs Going Up on Amazon KDP
    Starting June 20, 2023, Amazon is increasing printing costs for books sold on its platform. So, if you have books on KDP, you’ll have to adjust the prices to accommodate for the increase.
  • 11 Great Ideas to Create Your Own Low-Content Book
    It’s not overly difficult to publish low-content books on Amazon. And if you have a good idea, it could net you some serious income. But what ideas are the best for a low-content book?
  • How to Make Money with Low-Content Books on Amazon
    There is no doubt that many people have made a fair amount of money producing low-content books. Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform makes creating these incredibly easy. So, how can you use KDP to create low-content books that sell?

My Self-Published Works on Amazon…Thus Far