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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How to Self Publish a Comic Book: Step by Step Guide
Plan the story, work with an artist, lay out pages to print rules, order a proof, then use print on demand. Includes selling at conventions.
Sample Copyright Page for a Self-Published Book
A copyright page needs five things: the copyright line, publisher name and contact, ISBN, a rights statement and disclaimers. Includes a sample to adapt.
How To Use Grammarly To Edit Your Book
Run your book through Grammarly before you publish. Free checks grammar and spelling, Pro adds rewrites, tone and plagiarism checks. What each gives you.
How to Self Publish an eBook: Step by Step Guide
Choose a topic that sells, outline it, write to a schedule, edit, format as an EPUB, get a cover, then pick a platform and price. Every step in order.
Red Flags With Hybrid Publishing Companies
Hybrid publisher red flags: costs that keep rising, accepting everyone, no happy repeat authors and weak marketing. Use the IBPA criteria to check one.
How to Hire a Professional Book Editor: Complete Guide
Hire an editor once your first draft is done, and pick the type you need: assessment, developmental, copyedit or proofread. The steps and what it costs in 2026.
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.