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Best books to learn Self-publishing, in order
Self-publishing is two disciplines: making a good book and selling it. Read the craft and editing material first, then the production pipeline — covers, formatting, platforms — then launch and marketing. Authors who reverse the order publish books that were never ready.
Reading paths for self-publishing
Self-publish your first book
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning self-publishing?
- Self-publishing is two disciplines: making a good book and selling it. Read the craft and editing material first, then the production pipeline — covers, formatting, platforms — then launch and marketing. Authors who reverse the order publish books that were never ready.
- What's a good book to start self-publishing with?
- A strong starting point is Self-editing for fiction writers by Renni Browne. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after self-publishing?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Writing, Writing online & newsletters, Marketing.