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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Book Marketing Motivation
Lost your motivation to market your books? Seeing real sales from Amazon ads and content marketing brought mine back. Here is what worked and how to start.
Perfectionism vs. Self-Doubt for Self-Publishers
Waiting for a perfect book keeps you from publishing. Learn how to tell perfectionism from self-doubt, why a first book is a first step, and how to move on.
Self-Publishing Is Painful: Here's How to Handle It
Mostly overwhelm. Learn one skill at a time, make a little progress every day and do not do it alone. Why it feels painful at first and what helped me.
3 Common Self-Publishing Questions
How good must your book be, how much does self-publishing cost, and what to expect after you publish. Straight answers from an author of 230 books.
Ethically Get Reviews For Your Books Self-Publishing
Ask your own readers by email and never pay for reviews or swap them. How to get book reviews on Amazon without risking your account or breaking the law.
What Kind of Self Publisher Are You?
Are you a natural-born writer or a self-publisher out to make money online? Each type has strengths and blind spots. Pick the model you can keep doing.
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.