Book Creation
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How To Become A #1 Bestselling Author On Amazon
To get the Amazon #1 bestseller flag, pick a niche with demand, choose deep categories, optimize your book and send every launch to your email list.
How to Self-Publish Your First Book: Step-by-Step
Self-publish your first book in five phases: plan, create, format, distribute and market. Aim for good enough, not perfect. Common mistakes and paid publishers.
Why You Need Accountability For Self-Publishing
Because motivation fades and nobody notices when you stop. Someone checking what you did today keeps you going. How I lost mine and got it back.
Should You Quit Self-Publishing? How to Decide
Quit if you cannot give self-publishing time every day. Stay if you can keep improving. Here is how I decided after year one and why 230 books later I am glad.
Skillset vs Mindset in Self-Publishing: Which Comes First?
You need both, but over the long run mindset matters most because it keeps you trying while skills build. What I got wrong when I held back on training.
Self-Publishing Trends: Ads Abroad, Translation and Channels
Self-publishing trends worth acting on: Amazon ads in other countries, free Kindle Translate in beta, and testing new channels like IngramSpark and AI audio.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.