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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How to Start Self-Publishing: One Book at a Time
Start self-publishing one book at a time: finish a loop of publish, learn and improve, pace yourself with a daily time goal, and do not wait for inspiration.
What Slurpees Teach Self-Publishers About Testing
How do you test a self-published book? Change one thing at a time, give it time, drop what fails and double down on what works, like the Slurpee.
Where Does the Focused Writing Come From?
Focus for writing comes from motivation, and motivation comes from daily reps. Try a five minute goal, Focusmate, Toggl and daily accountability.
Self-Publish vs Publisher: Know the Difference
Self-publishing gives control, speed and higher royalties; a traditional publisher gives an agent, an advance and bookstores. Compare royalties, time and cost.
15 Famous Self Published Authors You Need to Know
15 authors who self-published or started small, from Beatrix Potter to Andy Weir, what really happened, and why self-publishing keeps traditional deals open.
Losing Motivation and Direction in Self-Publishing? Do This
Lost motivation or direction in self-publishing? Simplify the steps, publish your first book before writing more, and get answers from a coach.
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.