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Advice on habits, focus and staying motivated, so you keep going until your book is published.
Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Should I Write Book 2 If Book 1 Didn't Sell?
Usually yes, but only once you know why book 1 did not sell. What a second book can do, what to check on book 1 and when to write a standalone.
How to Choose a Self-Publishing Coach
Check four things: books you can look up, a written price, how to cancel and a refund. Walk away from promised sales or a request for your KDP login.
What Is a Realistic First Year for a Self-Published Book?
Most first books sell few copies in year one. See what two surveys found, what to track in the first 90 days, and what to change first if sales stay flat.
Should I Pay Someone to Publish My Book for Me?
You can pay for single jobs like editing, a cover or formatting. Never hand over your KDP login, copyright or royalties. How to check a company that emails you.
3 Daily Self-Publishing Habits for Beginners
Set a daily time goal, not a book count: five minutes a day beats waiting for free time. Three habits for beginners, with a priority list and accountability.
Exercises for Improving Your Self-Publishing
Split your working time between writing, marketing and learning, and hold a daily block. Four exercises, with accountability and a system for tasks and files.
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.