How to Self-Publish a Book in 2019 7 Steps to Bestselling Success

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2019 7 Steps to Bestselling Success How to Self-Publish a Book: 7 Simple Steps to Success Learning how to publish a book and getting your ideas into the world is easier than it’s ever been. There is a wealth of knowledge available online, shared by authors who have developed proven techniques for selling more books. There are also a number of ways new authors can get access to professional services without breaking the bank.In this post, Reedsy will share a common-sense, jargon-free approach to ascending the heights of the self-publishing world.A History of Self-PublishingHow to Get a Literary Agent for Your Book Read post So far, we’ve covered writing your book, editing and designing it, planning your launch, and growing your marketing efforts. You now have enough knowledge to actually go and self publish - assuming that your finances are in place...The Financial ImplicationsMoney is an obstacle that nearly all self-publishing authors will face at the start of their career. After all, they are solely responsible for funding everything to do with the book. That being said, it doesn’t always mean that the author needs to empty their savings account.The Cost of Self PublishingHere are two resources that can help you determine your costs and find alternate ways to cover them:How Much Does it Cost to Self Publish a Book? – Based on data pulled from the Reedsy marketplace, we’ve determined the average costs of book editing services and designing a book.Crowdfunding for Authors (Free Course) – Discover tips and hacks for running a crowdfunding campaign that will help fund your book’s production and boost your launch.The upside to all this, as we hinted at earlier, is that by bearing most of the costs, the self-publishing author also gets to enjoy most of the spoils.RoyaltiesTo give you an idea of the money you can expect to make from each copy sold, let’s look at the royalties offered to both independent and traditionally published authors.Author royalties on paperbacks:Traditionally published authors can expect around 5%.Indie authors will see 20-50% depending on printing costs.Author royalties on ebooks:Traditionally published authors tend to see 20-25% of net (after the retailer’s cut).Self-published authors enjoy up to 70% if their book is priced reasonably.This massive disparity is one of the reasons why J.K. Rowling has dipped her toes into self-publishing. The ebooks and audiobooks (great, incidentally, for road trips) of her Harry Potter series are now released by her own company, Pottermore, allowing her to take the publ isher’s share of sales as well  as the author's.Additional ResourcesKnowledge is power, and for indie authors, it’s also our greatest asset. There's plenty to learn when it comes to becoming a smart and efficient publisher, so as a send-off, here are a few more resources to help you on your way to the top of the bestseller charts:Scams and Publishing Companies to Avoid – Outlining the basic scams that await indie authors, including vanity presses.ISBN for Self Publishers: The Complete Guide – Everything (and more than) you wanted to know about International Standard Book Numbers.What is Ghostwriting? And Why Do People Turn to Ghostwriters? - An intro to the world of ghostwriting, including reasons why many indie authors employ their services.How To Copyright A Book: A Definitive Guide – Tackling a fear every author shares: having their intellectual property stolen!The journey to publishing a book can be treacherous, but if you prepare yourself a dequately, and surround yourself with the right people, it can also be one of the most satisfying challenges of your life.Do you have any thoughts or questions about how to self publish a book? Drop a comment in the box below and the folks at Reedsy will get back to you.