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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How To Write A Book In Less Than 24 Hours
Yes, a short book, if you aim for 5,000 to 10,000 words and no fewer than 3,000. Use free tools for editing, the cover and the upload. Why a deadline helps.
Self-Publishing on Amazon: Pros and Cons
The pro is Amazon's biggest pool of buyers and one-click buying. The cons are account risk and one basket. Start there, and do not stop there.
Top Self-Publishing Myths That Cost You Sales
The self-publishing myths that cost sales: spamming Facebook groups, thinking quality alone sells, expecting a first-book hit, and thinking it is easy.
How To Tell If Self-Publishing Is Right For You?
Self-publishing suits you if you will put in time every day and invest some money in tools and ads. Two questions to ask, and what if the answer is no.
The Truth About Self-Publishing: 3 Things Nobody Tells You
The truth about self-publishing: most authors earn little, mistakes are normal, communities that sell books help, and optimized books beat better hidden ones.
Setting Self-Publishing Goals That Keep You Moving
Know your end point, then set goals you control, like words per day and a publish date, not sales. How I break a book into daily targets.
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.