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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Is Self-Publishing Worth It?
Yes, if you follow the right strategies. What self-publishing can give you: an income, your ideas in the world, business skills, and a work-from-home start.
What Do You Think About Self Publishing With Dale?
A good channel I watch and recommend, but don't learn from only one person, me included. How to mix sources and check what you hear against KDP's pages.
Should You Pay a Company to Republish Your Book?
Usually not: learn the steps yourself, then pay an assistant by the hour. Red flags in package deals and how to keep your files and rights.
Should You Use a Pen Name Early in Your Author Career?
Yes, KDP lets you publish under a pen name, and I use about 15. Learn the three reasons to use one, and why separate genres need separate names.
How To Reach More Kids As A New Author?
Market to the parents, grandparents and friends who buy, not to the kids. Set the reading age, make it look like a children's book and run ads.
Are there more writers now because of the Internet?
Yes, there are far more writers and books than before the internet. See the 2025 numbers, why they should not stop you, and how to publish a first book.
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.