#Self Published Authors

The breakdown⬇️ **This is NOT me giving advice! Every author’s budget and set of priorities is different. This is nothing more than my experience — bc this is the type of video I wish I would’ve seen before I published my book** **With this series, I pursued self-publishing from the beginning. If you’re traditionally publishing, you shouldn’t be paying a dime<3** 📘WRITING SOFTWARE: I use Word because it also doubles as my formatting software for paperbacks & hardcovers. The baseline price is $109 but look out for sales!! I was able to get lifetime access for just $30 📘EDITORS: I personally choose to pay for line/copy edits and proofreading (done by two completely different people, to get more sets of eyes on the manuscript). If I didn’t have such an amazingly talented beta reading team, I would also consider paying for developmental edits. 📘COVER DESIGN: This price can range from around $50 to literal thousands. Look around on IG, on the web, and don’t be hasty. The cover is so important! 📘MAP: *not necessary!* I personally always knew I wanted a map at the front of my book. If this isn’t your cup of tea, no worries. It’s not a necessity :) 📘ISBNs: This also isn’t completely necessary — while your book will need an ISBN, most companies (Amazön KDP, Ingram, etc) will provide you a free ISBN. But to have the number match across publishing platforms, you’ll have to purchase your own from Bowker 📘ATTICUS: This is how I format my ebooks. There are other platforms out there, but I like this one! (forgot to include) 📘COPYRIGHT: In the US, your work is copyrighted from the second you write it. However… max protection is good. This costs $65ish 💸 I hope this helps if you’re like my past self and want a sneak peek into publishing costs! I could’ve done this cheaper, and I could’ve done it more expensive. Don’t take as anything more than one person’s experience. Thanks for reading :) • • • #authorsofinstagram #selfpublishedauthor #indieauthorsunited #writerscommunity #fantasybooks #debutnovel #youngadultbook #amreadingfantasy

Support your favorite indie authors, folks. Take risks on new books and new authors in your favorite genres! Self publishing costs a lot of money, so it’s always awesome when readers can support the writers doing it themselves! For reference, in 2022, I spent about $2100 on publishing Treason and Tea. I cut that cost a lot for Pirates, since I already had things like ISBNs, but that one still rang me $1400. Gilded abyss easily topped $2800 with editors and sensitivity readers. Don’t even get me started on The Day Death Stopped and that Witchy Hunt I hosted 😂😂 Have you self published? How much did it cost you? #writer #author #bookstagram #booktok #fyp #selfpublishing

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You’ve done literally all of the work, let me help you get your book out there! It’s been a while since I’ve supported indie authors and self published authors and it’s something I have really wanted to get back into. My account grew quite quickly after I started it, so the time that I took connecting with authors turned into trying to keep up with the next big thing and I want to get back to my roots. I’m not looking for PR, I truly would like to purchase and support your work! I have seen such power of social media of someone reading a book that they had never heard of and it exploding online, and I just want to do what I can to get your book out there! If you are interested, please comment below your “elevator pitch” of your book. I’ll pick one every month, buy your book, read it, and work with you on a review with however you are comfortable! Please feel free to share this with your author friends, support the books that you’ve read and loved, and also use it as a way to pick your next read!!!! #bookstagram #indieauthor #selfpublishing #indiebooks #authorscommunity

How much I spent to get my debut fantasy novel ready for publication as a self publishing author 📖 (I also spent money on commissioned art and a few other things. I will share a full breakdown in another video.) #author #selfpublishing #writingtips #bookstagram #writingabook

If you’re wanting to publish a book this reel is for you I’m telling you, self publishing is the way to go if you are looking to self publish your own book. You have so many options now when it comes to how and who you print with. First off what’s the difference between self publishing and traditional publishing? I’m glad you asked Self Publishing is when you purchase an ISBN number and register your title on your own. Next you need to decide on a “publisher”/Printer . Traditional Publishing is something you either need to be scouted out for or something you apply for. A lot of times this requires an agent is more difficult for first time authors. Next Choose how you want to print your book In the self publishing world you can choose between Offset and POD Offset is when you print in bulk. This is what I did. ✅Pros: lower unit price, control over quality and customization, freedom to sell however you want ❌Cons: you have to store hundreds to thousands of books somewhere and do your own marketing and selling (This is what I do every time!) POD POD simply means print on demand meaning your book is printed and shipped by a company every time it’s ordered. ✅Pros: It’s a very hands off process. You are paid a small commission when it sells without upfront costs. ❌Cons: Little to no quality control, you only make about 5-10% in commissions, getting physical copies is expensive and there always seems to be a lot of technical issues. I’ve written a really detailed article going in depth with every step and things to consider before starting your author journey. If you are interested in who one to print my books I’m also happy to share since it took so LONG to find a high quality printer. I want to save you some time ❤️ Comment ✨PUBLISH✨ to get a link to my free content I’ve made for you and let me know if you want a recommendation for my printer/publisher. If this was helpful make sure to stick around for self publishing content @tipsforbusinesscreatives #selfoublish #selfpublishing #selfpublishedauthor #howtoselfpublish #howtomakeabook #illustrator #childrensbookauthor #howtopublishabook #artist #childrensillustrator

A lot of authors avoid marketing until their book is finished. They think: “I’ll start posting once I have something to promote.” But that actually makes marketing way harder later. Because author content happens in two stages. ✨ Stage 1: Sharing When your book isn’t out yet, your content isn’t about selling. It’s about letting readers get to know you and the stories you love to tell. You can post about: • the story you’re writing • character inspiration • tropes in your genre • your writing routine • books you love that are similar to what you write You’re building connection. You’re finding readers who love the same kinds of stories you do. ✨ Stage 2: Marketing Once your book gets closer to release, your content naturally shifts to things like: • teaser quotes • character introductions • cover reveals • ARC teams • release countdowns This is when selling becomes part of the conversation. But if you’ve spent the early stage sharing your writing journey and interacting with readers… the marketing stage feels way more natural. Because now you’re not showing up out of nowhere asking people to buy a book. You’re inviting readers who’ve been following the journey to celebrate the release with you. And that’s the kind of marketing that actually works. If you want help turning those readers into email subscribers and future buyers, I created a guide that walks authors through how to build their first author funnel. Comment FUNNEL and I’ll send it to you. ✨

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It can get discouraging knowing only a small percentage of indie authors earn enough to make writing their full-time living. But every time I feel like giving up, I remember that most people never even try. 🫶🏻 Kudos to all the aspiring authors here for being brave enough to go for it. Yes, it’s tiring. Yes, some days the dream feels impossibly far away. But I’d rather be exhausted from chasing after my biggest dream than well-rested from playing it safe. ❤️‍🔥 #indieauthorsofig #fantasywriters #indieauthorlife #indieauthor

I got a lot of requests for this video :) #teenauthor #writer #reels #author #writing

📢 PSA TO WRITERS: Don’t self-publish without this information! If you’re considering self-publishing your manuscript but are still harboring a dream of traditionally publishing that book, read this first! Too often, I see writers who self-publish too early, only to regret that decision a year or two later. They then jump into major revisions and begin querying agents .. not realizing their already slim odds are now even slimmer :( The reality: 👇 - Most traditional publishers prefer first rights - Previously published books (including self-published and hybrid / vanity published) are harder to sell Why? Publishers want stories they can: - Introduce to the world - Market as new releases - Position as debuts And unless you have wildly successful self-pub stats, your self-pub sales may be a red flag for agents. 🚩 Yes, there are exceptions—books that ARE wildly successful when self published which then get picked up by traditional publishers (like Colleen Hoover’s “Slammed!”), but they’re incredibly rare. Going in with that as your goal is not the savviest path to success. It’s not about which path is “better” (traditional or self-pub) - it’s about keeping your options open! 🌟 My advice? If you’re unsure about your publishing path: 1. Don’t rush your publishing journey. 2. Take the time to make your story the best it can be *before* hitting publish, regardless of whether you’re aiming to self or traditionally publish. 3. If you’re dreaming of traditional publishing — query *before* self-publishing. 4. THEN consider self-publishing if that feels right and you are SURE you don’t want to traditionally publish this specific book (you can always query future projects!) Remember: Both paths can lead to success! Just make sure you’re making an informed choice for YOUR story. 📚✏️

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