Self Publishing Archives - Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:39 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/logo_small.png Self Publishing Archives - Writing Coach & Developmental Editor for First-Time Authors 32 32 Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which Is Right for Your Nonfiction Book? https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing-nonfiction/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:38 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28488 If you’re a first-time nonfiction author, you’ve probably asked yourself this question more than once: Should I self-publish my book or try to get a traditional publishing deal? I get this question constantly from my coaching clients, in YouTube comments, and during Pick My Brain sessions. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll make as an author, […]

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]]> Amazon KDP Publishing Guide: How to Set Up and Publish Your First Nonfiction Book https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/amazon-kdp-publishing-guide/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:57:03 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=28254 If you’ve finished your nonfiction manuscript (or you’re close), this Amazon KDP publishing guide is the next thing you need. Setting up your book on Kindle Direct Publishing can feel overwhelming the first time you log in. There are fields everywhere, options you’ve never heard of, and decisions that feel permanent. But here’s the truth: […]

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]]> How to Write a Book Description That Sells: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonfiction Authors https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/how-to-write-a-book-description-that-sells/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:47:08 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=27980 Your nonfiction book could be the most useful, well-researched, genuinely life-changing thing on the shelf. But if your book description doesn’t stop someone mid-scroll on Amazon, none of that matters. Here’s the truth most first-time authors don’t hear until it’s too late: learning how to write a book description that sells is just as important as […]

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]]> Self-Publishing Costs Breakdown: How Much Does It Really Cost to Publish a Book? https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/self-publishing-costs-breakdown/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:03:14 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=27728 One of the first questions I hear from every new author is, “How much is this actually going to cost me?” And I get it. When you start Googling this, you’ll find a full self-publishing costs breakdown looks different depending on who you ask. Some people say you can publish for free. Others quote $5,000 […]

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]]> How to Self-Publish a Nonfiction Book: A Step-by-Step Guide https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/how-to-self-publish-a-nonfiction-book/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:33:58 +0000 https://howtowriteabookthatsells.com/?p=27642 If you've been sitting on a book idea for months (or years), wondering how to actually get it out into the world, I want you to know something: you don't need a publisher to make it happen.

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