Book Formatting
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Must-Have Self-Publishing Tools
Atticus for formatting and KDSpy to check a market before you write, then Publisher Rocket, Grammarly, Todoist and a cover designer. What each costs.
Overwhelmed by Too Many Self-Publishing Options? Do This
Capture every task in one place and ask only what the next step is. Learn just in time, and enjoy the process. How I coordinated five ships in the North Sea.
Lacking Creativity To Self-Publish?
Feeling uncreative while you write, format or design a cover? Read more books, rest when you are burnt out, and keep your why and a 5-minute daily habit.
Should You Self-Publish? Start With One Step at a Time
Yes, for most authors: it is the quickest and cheapest route to readers. Start with one step, a KDP account, and add one platform at a time.
Self-Publishing With Kindle: Why Formats Matter
No, in my experience a Kindle edition sells your paperback, because different readers want different formats. How KDP's price rules work and where to start.
How To Self Publish On Barnes And Noble?
Upload to Barnes & Noble Press, or reach B&N through Draft2Digital for ebooks and IngramSpark for print. B&N Press print books now need a $14.99 minimum price.
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.