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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Do book publishing companies have people that scan the library of Congress to find new authors?
No. Publishers look for authors with a following and proven sales, not the Library of Congress. How self-published authors get noticed, and how to build both.
Can I self-publish as an eBook and then later approach a publisher for paperback?
Yes, you can self-publish an ebook and later approach a publisher for the paperback. See why proven sales help, what rights to protect, and when to stay indie.
Can you get help from online sources to publish a book? Are there any free sites which help?
Yes, YouTube, podcasts and blogs can teach you to publish a book for little or nothing. How I did it for under $100, what is free, and when to pay.
Beyond Kindle: ACX, KDP Print, IngramSpark and Lulu
Yes: add a KDP Print paperback first, then an audiobook on ACX, one format at a time. CreateSpace is now KDP Print. How IngramSpark and Lulu fit.
After Self-Publishing What Is The Best Way To Market A Publication For Free?
Free is the wrong goal: spend a little where you get more back. Fix cover, title, keywords and description first, then Amazon ads and reviews Amazon allows.
Do you think it’s still worth doing Amazon KDP as a business?
Yes, KDP is still worth it as a business if you pick a hungry market and treat it as one. It costs nothing to start; here are the real limits too.
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.