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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How To Get A Book Published
Four phases: research your market, write, format and publish, then market. Most authors skip research, and it decides whether the book sells.
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Book Bombs
A book bombs when you write for a market that does not exist, skip traffic and use keywords nobody searches. Here is how I fixed it for one author.
Is Now a Good Time to Publish a Book?
The Kindle gold rush ended, but that should not stop you. How one author nearly threw his book away, and the three steps that helped him go on.
3 Self-Publishing Scams To Watch Out For
The self-publishing scams I see most: best-seller guarantees, hybrid companies that hold your royalties, and upsells. How to check a company first.
3 Surprising Facts About Amazon
Why Amazon was named Amazon, why its size matters when you sell books, and why staying close to readers wins. Three facts and what authors can use.
How To Price A Self Published Book On Amazon
Don't be the cheapest in your niche. I price a single Kindle book at $2.99 and aim for about $5 profit per paperback. The 2026 royalty bands, and when to raise.
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.