I ran a self-publishing business from 2011 to 2019. When I calculated the cost of publishing 68 books and the money earned, I figured that I was earning 25 cents per hour. It was worth the effort, though. I was able to read authors' wonderful stories before anyone else.
Thank you so much for this much needed explanation man! To the people entering this world of finding a ghostwriter and publisher can be tough and there are some shady people out there. I was lucky to have my book written and published through a Houston, Texas based company Writers Of The West and that saved me a great amount of time and hassle!
This is awesome. U are quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers. Im canadian and i dont think ive heard of kobo but im new to publishing and books in general. Most of my physical books ive bought from chapters indigo. Id have to research but the parent company ive heard of for sure. I am in the market for either prowritingaid or autocrit. My manuscript is done and my goal is to humanize the ai generated texts. I value your insight and will wait for your signal. I am eagerly waiting for that comparison video!! The video u did combining autocrit and chatgpt for adverbs was good. Too good in fact as it eliminates almost all adverbs that im forced to put some back lol. Thanks again Jason!
Thanks so much for this great information, Jason. I should be close to finishing with my first novel by the end of the year, and your videos are a big reason my goal is finally in sight.
@TheNerdyNovelist Thanks for another great podcast about self-publishing! 💙The Digital Age has liberated everyone from the fear of publishers' rejection letters. We can now have the freedom to tell our stories and experiences on our own without stress. From another Podcast I saw last year, the problem with using multiple services is the bar code. Amazon gives us a free one only to use with their service, if we wanted multiple services the podcaster mentioned to buy the bar code for reuse.
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm a totally new self published author. Besides Amazon KDP program. Do the other self publishing companies you mentioned in this video help you distribute physical copies of your books? Or just digital?
Besides Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Draft2Digital, and Ingram Spark all print physical books. Also a couple of other popular aggregators that do physical copies are Lulu and BookVault. Apple, Kobo, and Google do not do physical copies, just ebook or audio.
@@TheNerdyNovelist I also have another question. If I'm going to go the self publishing route, how would I be able to keep track of my sales? What If I need help marketing my book???? Would I have to hire a marketer and where would I find one?
I'm on Fiverr trying to get a formatter... if I want to self publish on ALL you suggested (Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo B&N and Google Play), what programs format do I need to get from the person (on Fiverr)??? I'm SOOOOOOOOOO technically challenged it's scary. (I'm OLD)
@@TheNerdyNovelist If I already self-published some books on Amazon, they gave me an ASIN, do I have to buy (another/others) for the books already on Amazon?
@TheNerdyNovelist What is your workflow between Atticus and D2D? Do you just forego the D2D epub layout automation feature and upload the Atticus epub instead?
Depends on whether you want print on demand or to buy in bulk. I don’t know much about the latter. But for the former I’d either go with Amazon KDP or Bookvault.
Due to being on Disability, What can i do IF I Cannot afford a proof reader, editor, and or Can't afford to get a cover made front and back etc for my book ? what can i do ? i barely got $ left over each month due to rent/bills/and stuff i need etc.
I ran a self-publishing business from 2011 to 2019. When I calculated the cost of publishing 68 books and the money earned, I figured that I was earning 25 cents per hour. It was worth the effort, though. I was able to read authors' wonderful stories before anyone else.
Thank you so much for this much needed explanation man! To the people entering this world of finding a ghostwriter and publisher can be tough and there are some shady people out there. I was lucky to have my book written and published through a Houston, Texas based company Writers Of The West and that saved me a great amount of time and hassle!
Dude, how did you know I was looking for exactly this topic today? 🤙
This is awesome. U are quickly becoming one of my favorite youtubers. Im canadian and i dont think ive heard of kobo but im new to publishing and books in general. Most of my physical books ive bought from chapters indigo. Id have to research but the parent company ive heard of for sure.
I am in the market for either prowritingaid or autocrit. My manuscript is done and my goal is to humanize the ai generated texts. I value your insight and will wait for your signal. I am eagerly waiting for that comparison video!!
The video u did combining autocrit and chatgpt for adverbs was good. Too good in fact as it eliminates almost all adverbs that im forced to put some back lol. Thanks again Jason!
Great information! Thank you so much for sharing! Very helpful
Thanks so much for this great information, Jason. I should be close to finishing with my first novel by the end of the year, and your videos are a big reason my goal is finally in sight.
You can do it!
@TheNerdyNovelist Thanks for another great podcast about self-publishing! 💙The Digital Age has liberated everyone from the fear of publishers' rejection letters. We can now have the freedom to tell our stories and experiences on our own without stress. From another Podcast I saw last year, the problem with using multiple services is the bar code. Amazon gives us a free one only to use with their service, if we wanted multiple services the podcaster mentioned to buy the bar code for reuse.
Thank you - really helpful info
Thank you SO much for all the great info you provide in this video! Wow! This really helps me to get started.
Yes, a video comparing Pro Writing Aid and Autocrit would be helpful! Thanks!
Sorry if this is a dumb question. I'm a totally new self published author. Besides Amazon KDP program. Do the other self publishing companies you mentioned in this video help you distribute physical copies of your books? Or just digital?
Besides Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Draft2Digital, and Ingram Spark all print physical books. Also a couple of other popular aggregators that do physical copies are Lulu and BookVault. Apple, Kobo, and Google do not do physical copies, just ebook or audio.
Yes please - Video on ProWA and Crit…and Grammarly. Would like to hear a more detailed version of your analysis of that tool.
who would you recommend for raunchy novels? Like shades of gray
Thank you!
As someone who is just about to become an author in December 2024, I wanted to thank you!
You’re welcome!
@@TheNerdyNovelist I also have another question. If I'm going to go the self publishing route, how would I be able to keep track of my sales? What If I need help marketing my book???? Would I have to hire a marketer and where would I find one?
I'm on Fiverr trying to get a formatter... if I want to self publish on ALL you suggested (Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo B&N and Google Play), what programs format do I need to get from the person (on Fiverr)??? I'm SOOOOOOOOOO technically challenged it's scary. (I'm OLD)
To keep it easy, just publish on Amazon and Draft2Digital. For the print book, you can easily find a template for both.
I can format your books for you
@@TheNerdyNovelist If I already self-published some books on Amazon, they gave me an ASIN, do I have to buy (another/others) for the books already on Amazon?
You sir, are a god.
Good stuff! Thanks!
Love Atticus one I use too
When you sell titles on Shopify, are they physical copies you ship, PDF format, or what?
Mostly ebooks but you can connect to Lulu or Bookvault to sell print on demand copies.
@TheNerdyNovelist What is your workflow between Atticus and D2D? Do you just forego the D2D epub layout automation feature and upload the Atticus epub instead?
Yes, I don't use D2D's formatting options. Atticus is better.
I’m looking for a similar video, but for the best places to actually print my book as I won’t be selling digitally.
Depends on whether you want print on demand or to buy in bulk. I don’t know much about the latter. But for the former I’d either go with Amazon KDP or Bookvault.
Due to being on Disability, What can i do IF I Cannot afford a proof reader, editor, and or Can't afford to get a cover made front and back etc for my book ? what can i do ? i barely got $ left over each month due to rent/bills/and stuff i need etc.
Grammarly
@@faithburrington5144 i have proofread my book. But just doubts here and there. it is actually my first book.
How did assemble and publish my book it's my first and I will wide dist as ebook
I have self-published eight books. Most of my readers prefer paperback books.
Do you know Xinxii?
Yes to PWA vs Autocrit
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amazon censors. fk 'em