Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business

Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
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Learn how to write, publish and market a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of selfpublishing.com and the host of the 8 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every week!If you’re ready to turn your story into a published book, apply to work with our team here:: http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us

  1. 1d ago

    How Much Does It ACTUALLY Cost to Hire a Ghostwriter?

    How much does it actually cost to hire a ghostwriter? In this video, I break down the four ghostwriter pricing tiers, why the cheapest ghostwriter usually becomes the most expensive book you will ever write, and whether AI makes ghostwriting cheaper. You will also learn how long ghostwriting takes, how to find a good ghostwriter, and why you should hire a process instead of a person. If you are budgeting for a ghostwritten book, watch this before you sign anything. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  2. 4d ago

    How Amazon Pays You to Publish Books (KDP Royalty Rates Explained)

    Ever wonder how much money you actually keep when selling books on Amazon KDP? Chandler Bolt breaks down the exact math behind ebook, print, and audiobook royalty rates so you know your profit on every price point. Learn how to navigate print costs, leverage Kindle Unlimited page reads, take advantage of the Audible bounty program, and turn your book into a lucrative lead generator. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  3. 5d ago

    Authors That Always Fail? 7 Types of Authors with Shockingly High Failure Rates [Backed By Data]

    Over 90% of self-published authors sell fewer than 100 copies because they fall into predictable mindset traps. In this video, Chandler Bolt breaks down real data from thousands of author consultations to reveal the seven types of authors who always fail, from the perfectionist to the DIY marketer. Discover how to overcome writer's block, avoid reliance on traditional publishing gatekeepers, build a launch team, and execute a high-converting book marketing strategy. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Download your free 1-Page Book Launch Plan here: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/one-page-launch-plan/?last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=One%20Page%20Book%20Launch%20Plan&last_touch___site=SP%20YT Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Nonfiction%20Outline%20Template Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Fiction%20Outline%20Template Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  4. Oct 9

    Why Amazon KDP Bans Authors Who Did Nothing Wrong... (& How To Fix It)

    Amazon KDP is suddenly banning self-publishing accounts without warning, deleting books and wiping out author revenue. In this video, selfpublishing.com reveals the six essential pre-publication checks you must perform to protect your account, from copyright compliance and AI disclosure to clean metadata and safe review strategies. Learn how to safeguard your rights, optimize your publishing cadence, and use our four-part appeal formula to reinstate a banned Amazon KDP account. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Download your free 1-Page Book Launch Plan here: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/one-page-launch-plan/?last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=One%20Page%20Book%20Launch%20Plan&last_touch___site=SP%20YT Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Nonfiction%20Outline%20Template Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Fiction%20Outline%20Template Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  5. Oct 8

    Is Spines Publishing a Scam? The Ultimate Spines Review (2026)

    Thinking about using Spines Publishing to release your next book? Before you sign their contract, you need to understand the hidden fees, three-year expiration terms, and major control restrictions that trap authors. In this ultimate Spines review, selfpublishing.com breaks down what this AI hybrid publisher actually costs, why they keep a 30% royalty cut, and how losing account access puts your book at risk. Learn how to protect your rights, keep your book royalties, and make the right self-publishing decision. Spines review blog post link: https://selfpublishing.com/spines-pub... Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author    / @selfpublishingcom  Popular Free Resources: Download your free 1-Page Book Launch Plan here: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/on... Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/no... Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fi... Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube    / @selfpublishingcom  Instagram   / selfpublishingcom  TikTok   / selfpublishingdotcom  Facebook   / selfpublishingcom  Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram   / chandler.bolt  TikTok   / realchandlerbolt  Linkedin   / chandlerbolt  Facebook   / chandler.bolt1    Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  6. Oct 6

    Audiobooks: The Rules That Separate Bestsellers from Failures (Data from 7,000 Titles)

    The audiobook market just hit $2.43 billion, and most authors are getting it completely backwards. I gave away my own audiobook for free and was told I was an idiot, but that one decision brought in tens of thousands of leads. In this video I'm breaking down the 7 audiobook rules that separate bestsellers from failures, including how to format for the ear, whether to narrate it yourself, how to distribute on ACX and Spotify, and why you should launch your audiobook last. If you're wondering how to publish an audiobook, get audiobook reviews, or use an audiobook to grow your business, this is the full playbook. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  7. Oct 1

    Fiction Book Cover Design: The Rules That Separate Bestsellers from Failures (Data from 7,000 Books)

    Your book cover design determines whether your book sells. Stop ignoring the visual elements that drive reader interest. Many authors treat their cover as an afterthought, but your mother was wrong—you absolutely should judge a book by its cover. This guide breaks down why your cover art is the most critical marketing tool you have. Whether you are self-publishing your first novel or looking to rebrand, these design principles will help you stop losing potential readers at the first glance. We look at the specific rules that separate bestsellers from the rest of the pack. You will learn how to create a clear genre signal, select the right color palette and font, and ensure your title is readable. By connecting your visual elements to the heart of your story, you make it easier for fans to find your work. We also discuss how to avoid common mistakes that kill book sales before a reader even reads your blurb. Following these expert author tips will ensure your book cover design stands out on the shelf. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

  8. Sep 24

    How to Make Millions from a Book (Millionaire Author Plan)

    Stop relying on royalties alone. Use the Millionaire Author Plan to build a business that scales through your book. Most authors treat writing as the end goal, but a true Millionaire Author Plan focuses on four specific pillars to turn your manuscript into a revenue-generating asset. This approach is designed for the business author who wants to leverage their expertise to drive investment and client acquisition, rather than waiting for book sales to add up. If you want to master your book launch strategy, you have to stop viewing your book as a product and start viewing it as a tool for business growth. These self publishing tips will help you connect with high-value readers who are ready to invest in the solutions you provide. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Fiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources: Download your 1-Page Book Launch Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook  Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

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Learn how to write, publish and market a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of selfpublishing.com and the host of the 8 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every week!If you’re ready to turn your story into a published book, apply to work with our team here:: http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us

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