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 Is Reedsy Studio and Should You Use It In 2026?
Is Reedsy Studio a good writing app for novelists? With all of the options available for writing a book, how does Reedsy stack among them? There is a reason why I have published two books so far on the platform, with many more planned. But is it something that you should use? - Why and How I Write “Light” While Working On First DraftsOne of the most common questions I get as an author is how I am able to write a book so fast. In reality, if it weren’t for having to pay the bills, I could easily write the first draft of a book in a matter of weeks. Am I some kind of phenom? No. It’s all about writing the first draft of the book lightly.
- How to Improve Your Prose by Learning PoetryPoetry can help develop prose writing in a variety of ways. Although you might not want to be known as a poet, the practice can do wonders to help expand your stories in ways that connect to the reader. In fact, poetry may help you pull greater emotions from those who read your work.
- Why Do So Many Authors Hate Their Books?All too often, I see authors tear their manuscripts apart or post on social media that they “hate” the story. To me, it’s quite perplexing, really. I don’t think any author should hate their work. Otherwise, why write it?
- Review: Reedsy Studio Desktop App – Should You Use It?Did you know that Reedsy Studio has an installable web app for your computer? Instead of opening a new browser tab to work on your manuscript, you can do so right from your computer’s desktop. But is it something you’ll get any real use out of?
