Book Creation
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Can Self Published Books Win Awards?
Can self-published books win awards? Yes. Learn how many awards accept indie authors, whether they are worth your time, and what to focus on instead.
Self-Published Books That Made Millions
Six books that started self-published or independent and went on to sell millions, from Peter Rabbit to The Martian and Wool, and what they mean for you.
How To Self Publish On iBooks?
Upload an EPUB through Apple's publishing portal or an aggregator such as Draft2Digital. Apple pays 70% at any price. Both routes, and why I use an aggregator.
How To Self Publish With Kindle?
Set up a free KDP account, pick a market, upload your manuscript, cover and description, then publish. Getting it to sell takes more thought.
How to Use the KDP Dashboard (kdp.amazon.com)
A plain guide to the KDP dashboard at kdp.amazon.com: Bookshelf, Reports (and when each updates), Community and Marketing, plus shortcuts for price and ads.
Is Self Publishing Formula Worth It? An Honest Answer
Yes, if you like how Mark Dawson teaches and can afford it; if not, a cheaper course covers the basics. My experience and how to pick a teacher.
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.