I’ve made $250k+ selling books.
Turns out, it’s easy to earn a living as an author—if you self-publish.
Here’s the simple 5-step process I use to write & list my books on Amazon:
Turns out, it’s easy to earn a living as an author—if you self-publish.
Here’s the simple 5-step process I use to write & list my books on Amazon:
Step 1: Write the book
I can write a 60,000-word book in 30 days.
And I do this in 3 steps:
• Decide on a title
• Outline the book into chapters
• Write each chapter and add an intro & conclusion
To get started, here’s a thread on each step breaking down my process:
I can write a 60,000-word book in 30 days.
And I do this in 3 steps:
• Decide on a title
• Outline the book into chapters
• Write each chapter and add an intro & conclusion
To get started, here’s a thread on each step breaking down my process:
How to write a bestselling book title:
Here’s how I outline a book in 35 minutes:
How to write a 5,000-word book chapter in 90 minutes:
Step 2: Hire a designer ($1k - $5k)
Writing complete. Now you need a cover.
Most of the designers in big publishing houses also freelance on the side.
I’ve worked with a designer from Penguin Random House for years.
I reached out over email & now she designs all my covers:
Writing complete. Now you need a cover.
Most of the designers in big publishing houses also freelance on the side.
I’ve worked with a designer from Penguin Random House for years.
I reached out over email & now she designs all my covers:
Step 3: Format the text for eBook & print
This is a lot easier than most people think.
You can either:
• Pay someone to do this for you (~$500)
• Or use a platform like Reedsy (takes a couple of hours)
Now, onto the most technical part:
This is a lot easier than most people think.
You can either:
• Pay someone to do this for you (~$500)
• Or use a platform like Reedsy (takes a couple of hours)
Now, onto the most technical part:
Step 4: Upload your files to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
No special software is required here.
You can upload your manuscript as a:
• PDF
• HTML
• Word doc
And more.
Amazon has tons of guides on how to do this—you can’t go wrong.
It really is that simple.
No special software is required here.
You can upload your manuscript as a:
• HTML
• Word doc
And more.
Amazon has tons of guides on how to do this—you can’t go wrong.
It really is that simple.
Step 5: Preview and hit Publish.
You’ve uploaded your book to KDP for free.
Now make edits, upload your cover, enter your price, etc., and then hit Publish.
Now every time someone orders a physical copy, Amazon will print it on demand (and deliver it for you!)
You’ve uploaded your book to KDP for free.
Now make edits, upload your cover, enter your price, etc., and then hit Publish.
Now every time someone orders a physical copy, Amazon will print it on demand (and deliver it for you!)
Now, the final part:
You have to do your own marketing.
Before you even write your book, you should be:
• Writing online
• Building an audience & your email list
These are your best attention engines (and are way more effective than paid ads).
You have to do your own marketing.
Before you even write your book, you should be:
• Writing online
• Building an audience & your email list
These are your best attention engines (and are way more effective than paid ads).
Looking to start writing online so you can test ideas & build an audience for your book?
Here’s a FREE 5-day email course with everything you need to:
• Find your niche
• Generate hundreds of ideas
• Start going viral with ease
Get it here: x.startwritingonline.com
Here’s a FREE 5-day email course with everything you need to:
• Find your niche
• Generate hundreds of ideas
• Start going viral with ease
Get it here: x.startwritingonline.com
That’s it!
Self-publish your book in 5 simple steps:
• Write your book
• Hire a cover designer
• Format the text for eBook & print
• Upload to Amazon
• Hit Publish
Self-publish your book in 5 simple steps:
• Write your book
• Hire a cover designer
• Format the text for eBook & print
• Upload to Amazon
• Hit Publish
Want to go down the rabbit hole on publishing?
Check out this deep dive on YouTube where I cover:
• What it takes to write a best-seller
• The best platforms for publishing & selling
• The most effective marketing strategies
And more!
Watch it here:
youtu.be
Check out this deep dive on YouTube where I cover:
• What it takes to write a best-seller
• The best platforms for publishing & selling
• The most effective marketing strategies
And more!
Watch it here:
youtu.be
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