• Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-Publish and Market Your Book

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  • By: Joanna Penn
  • Narrated by: Joanna Penn
  • Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (121 ratings)

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Successful Self-Publishing: How to Self-Publish and Market Your Book

By: Joanna Penn
Narrated by: Joanna Penn
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Publisher's summary

Do you want to successfully self-publish in eBook, print, or audiobook formats?

There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile.

Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don't know which one to choose or what will be best for their book.

Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up brokenhearted with the result.

But it doesn't have to be this way.

I've spent the last seven years self-publishing best-selling fiction and nonfiction books and in 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. I've made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self-publishing 17 books, I've learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In this book, I'll share everything with you.

The book includes:

  • What you need to know before you self-publish
  • Why self-publishing an eBook is a good idea
  • How to format an eBook
  • Exclusivity and going direct
  • How to self-publish an eBook
  • Why self-publish a print book
  • Print-on-demand will change your life
  • What you need to know before you print
  • How to self-publish a print book
  • What to do if you want help with the publishing process
  • How to self-publish an audiobook
  • After self-publishing
  • How much does it cost to self-publish?
  • How do you get paid when you self-publish?
  • Book marketing principles
  • How to market fiction
  • How to market nonfiction

Plus, links to more useful resources.

If you're ready to successfully self-publish, then buy this book now.

©2019 Joanna Penn (P)2019 Joanna Penn

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Too Much Self Promotion

At the end of each chapter we are reminded to go to the authors website and purchase additional materials. It’s extremely frustrating to buy a product only to know reminded and if you want more go someplace else and spend more money.

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a terrific listen

loved it! so many great tips and tricks. the narration was also really well done. definitely recommend

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Excellent advice from Joanna

I've listened to almost all Joanna's books, her podcasts and now I'm going through it again. A usual she gives excellent advice to Indie authors, because she's one herself. Thank you for the hard work and good advice.

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Marketing info is helpful and informative.

This book is great in answering the question how to self publish. I found the marketing info most helpful.

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Very Informative!!!

I learned and enjoyed listening. If you're looking for the right advice on writing and publishing a book this is the right book for you.

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Essential reading for self-publishers

Joanna spoke to me as a first-time author like no other. Every word is supportive and encouraging for those of us who are feeling our way through the maze of writing and selling.

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All meat. No fat

The author is an excellent communicator on the business of writing. This is my second book of hers and she has never failed to deliver on quality information. Highly recommended.

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Best Book Audiobook On Becoming an Indie Author

This is the best book on becoming an indie author out there, bar, none! Joanna’s advice is clear and easy to follow and get results. If you want to be in in the author, build your career and your brand, you have to take notice of this book.

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Really helpful book

Really helpful, fast and easy to read with great information. I highly recommend this one.

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Very useful information with no fluff

This book is concise and informative. It is an excellent introduction to the work of self-publishing, covering all the steps from pre-publication through marketing. I appreciate that is free of “fluff” (stories and examples) and focusses just on the practical, actionable information. I also appreciate that the author has a website with further information and resources.

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