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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
What Is The Best Pricing For Paperbacks?
The best paperback price is one that earns you at least $5 a copy. Work it out from KDP printing costs, price higher to signal quality, and bundle books.
Self-Publishing Marketing Plan: Ads Plus Content
Two parts: paid ads such as Amazon Ads, and free content that builds an email list. Pick a plan and stick with it. What I learned the hard way.
Don’t Overthink Self-Publishing!
Overthinking stops books from getting published. Stop researching the perfect niche, learn only what the next step needs, and get your book on the market.
How Hard Is Self-Publishing?
Self-publishing is hard at the start and easier with each step. My cover mistakes with KDP Print templates, and why to start with the Kindle book.
Self-Publish For Under $199!
How to self-publish for under $199 without a big budget: free cover and formatting tools, where to hire editing help, and what not to skip.
What If My Book Doesn’t Sell? 5 Fixes That Worked for Me
Most first books sell very little. Fix your keywords, cover and description, add ads and reviews, and keep publishing: each book you add lifts the others.
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.