I really appreciate this online school that has enabled me to write, publish and promote my books through their programs, group coachings and one-on-one mentoring. All very professional!
Over the past two days at Self Publishing School's [Re]Launch Your Book Accelerator, I went from The Little Engine That Could saying, "I think I can...," to "I KNOW I CAN!" I CAN relaunch my book! I CAN optimize categories and keywords. I CAN mobilize a dynamic launch team! I CAN create a strategic promotion strategy utilizing a variety of online tools and resources. And... I WILL become a bestselling author this time, thanks to SPS! Also, there is such a sweet, collegial spirit among SPS authors. There is a powerful sense of collaborative learning and mutual support for each other's journeys. Competition is nowhere to be found. This sentiment is desperately needed right now, as so much of the world struggles with the drastic effects of the pandemic compounded by political strife and unrest. Kudos to Chandler Bolt and the entire team for facilitating this "oasis-like" environment.
Self-Publishing school is not only a solid company that delivers on their promise to guide you step by step to get published and maybe even earn the Bestseller Banner, but they create a community with their members. Their mission statement is driven by a singular core value: OFFER VALUE FIRST. This philosophy permeates every course, every interaction, and every member of SPS. At 65 years old, SPS guided me to funnel my 30 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and life coach and turn it into a bestseller book: Hope After Stroke For Caregivers & Survivors. From outline to the finish line they educated me in everything from book production to how to narrate and create my first audiobook. With their guidance, I've learned essential marketing tools and have landed successful podcasts, magazine articles, and speaking gigs! SPS is a company that over-delivers on value and is constantly evolving. I think the company has grown better over the few years I've been with them. Sean Sumner & Chandler Bolt (the owner) lead the fantastic Mastermind Weekly Face and offer instant feedback and answers to a myriad of "of the moment questions." Rachael Williams is the best new addition to the Customer service Team. If you've always wanted to write a book turn that" WANT" into "Reality" with Self-Publishing School.
Self-Publishing School is the REAL DEAL! Every person in this company is truly rooting for you. They have the step-by-step, the accountability, and the encouragement-everything you need to be successful!
I love these SPS RUclips videos. I first learned about SPS through one of these videos and took the 90 day challenge. I am so glad I did!! SPS is a great company with lots of customer support. I like that the RUclips videos are so informative. Thank you, Chandler and the SPS Team!!
Excellent content. If you are stuck trying to get off square one with your book, this course is a must!. They have the process down to a science. No detail is overlooked. Fantastic program!!!
This motivational and detailed feature of Self Publishing Companies via Self Publishing TV contains some ideas of multiple self publishing avenues. I also am glad for the additional feature of examples for each self publishing category referenced.
Thanks for your comment! Happy to read that! We’re having a 3-day event in two weeks with many bestselling authors. Tickets at $47 and prices go up tomorrow. If you’re interested in learning more from him: AuthorAdvantageLive.com Discount link here: selfpublishing.com/vseghetto-AAL
I recently attended Author Advantage Live, SPS's signature annual event. One of their fine presenters presented on how to pitch a podcast (I believe it was Sloane Ketchum). She provided numerous templates. While she was in the middle of her presentation, I photographed her "sample pitch sheet" and before her presentation was over, I modified it and sent it to 5 podcast hosts. Before AAL continued the next day, I was booked on all five podcasts! I kid you not! I have already appeared on 3 of them; I've used the pitch a few more times and continue to get more bookings. Thank you, Sloane! Thanks you AAL, Thank you SPS!
The Self-Publishing School is an environment that everyone involved with them will bend over backwards to help you in any way they can. If you don’t get what you need to succeed, it isn’t their fault but yours because you didn’t ask. There are so many resources available that, at times, it seems overwhelming. They have personal coaching calls available and lots of group coaching calls. It doesn’t matter about what genre you want to write in... they have something to help you. They are willing to help and guide you along your journey, all you need to to is reach out and take their hands. I highly recommend enrolling in the courses you can afford. You won’t regret your decision.
How does one list oneself personally as the publisher? My whole manuscript is totally done including proofing, illustration, and back/front cover. I have been doing the self publish education to get this done. Your video is very informative. I am glad you made those distinctions.
I am self publishing a 300 page photography retrospective that spans over 40 years in the music business. My current choice (Edition One) does not offer online distribution, but initially, I already have a built-in audience. Another downside is it will take 2 months for delivery. Do you have a preferred list of art book publishers?
Chandler's Self Publishing School was my choice and I do not regret for a moment. Great people, process, and coaching delivering results! Love it! And it was watching this video (March of this year!)
Just an experience--my illustrator and I put together over several years a children's picture book that I thought was 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Decided to go for KDP publishing, and over several weeks nearly finished the many parts you fill out. As we uploaded our artistic cover though, it became clear they do NOT support 8 1/2 by 11 inch picture books, if they are landscape orientation. In fact, what we have is actually an 11 by 8 1/2 inch book. So we are now on the hunt for another way to print, in the right size for these lovely watercolors my illustrator drew and painted. But it interested me that nowhere is the concept of orientation of a book mentioned in KDP, would certainly have saved us time! Thanks for the solid info!
Been snooping around on your channel. Watched a few of your videos checked out your instagram and I can say, without a doubt, that you are a great fit for Snugg.
I joined SPS just over a year ago. The school provides a ton of resources, great coaches and the community created by fellow authors has been priceless!
Before watching this video, I did not know you could self publish through Barnes & Noble. Does anyone have insight with publishing through that avenue?
Self Publishing School is amazing. They care about the people who are trying to write books. It can be such a personal process because so many times we are telling true stories. The education piece is amazing. Never knew there was so much involved! Guess it is kind of like a car -- yes, you can get in, turn the key, shift the gears and go BUT how much better is it if you know how to put the gas in, change the tires, add windshield washer fluid and all of that other stuff. Self Publishing School education does that - only for books!
I love SPS! Chandler is the real deal, and his staff all exemplify his ethics, passion, and knowledge. They are so compassionate and are always willing to help from the newest newbie to the seasoned pro. I am so grateful for them and feel that every cent I have spent has been well worth it.
Good morning I’m a bit confused and perhaps you can help me I had bought my ISBN with a bar code . What is my next step ? How do I complete it to be issued to my book ? What are my next steps.. to have this isbn . After this how do i Copyrights my book after you guide me to how to distribute my ISBN number on my book
having watched this fairly attentively i still have no ideas what aggregators, if any, are compatible/acceptable for amazon kindle exclusive. I've certainly heard of smashwords and publishdrive but I've no idea if they are at all for me based on this video.
Kindle Unlimited is the only exclusivity contract on Amazon and it's for ebooks. Meaning if you list your ebook on kindle unlimited, you are not able to publish the ebook elsewhere. You can publish through Amazon and still distribute elsewhere for other formats
Hi Saro! We require all potential students to go through our application process to ensure we're a fit for your needs. You can apply and schedule your 1-hour (free) call right here: self-publishingschool.com/apply
I was gonna use Lulu, but man, after some reviews and research, they don't seem super reliable... Anyone else have a thought? I'll prolly go with Ingram now...
am now watching. do ibstill need to register ? Am watching mow. can't find registration form Magdalena F. Dumlao Catalina Subdivision Samal, Bataan Philippines
I am so thankful to the AMAZING coaches and community at Self Publishing School for helping me to fulfill a forgotten dream of becoming a successful full-time career author. Joining Self Publishing School was the best decision I have ever made.
to accurately inform of what it is and that it's often the wrong choice and a waste of money, since so many still market themselves falsely. Uninformed = easily trickable by vanity presses.
I have a question if I write my book on your website well U please help me if u like it because I need help and it's what I need I really had I have been doing really really bad right now and until I'm done writing it and I can say I sent u everything can u please say that when it's done if u like it can u please help me. Because my life isn't going to good right now. I have no job and I really need help so I'm really sending you everything I have. Please help me Please help me
I used Trafford as my first publisher--a disaster, absolute and unequivable; Second publisher was Lit-Fire--now defunct--another incredibly bad self-publisher. I have found that most all who use the Philippines as their production arm...are, well, in one gracious word--bad, okay two words--very bad.
I really appreciate this online school that has enabled me to write, publish and promote my books through their programs, group coachings and one-on-one mentoring. All very professional!
Who are your favorite and least favorite self publishing companies? Let us know in the comments!
Over the past two days at Self Publishing School's [Re]Launch Your Book Accelerator, I went from The Little Engine That Could saying, "I think I can...," to "I KNOW I CAN!"
I CAN relaunch my book! I CAN optimize categories and keywords. I CAN mobilize a dynamic launch team! I CAN create a strategic promotion strategy utilizing a variety of online tools and resources. And... I WILL become a bestselling author this time, thanks to SPS!
Also, there is such a sweet, collegial spirit among SPS authors. There is a powerful sense of collaborative learning and mutual support for each other's journeys. Competition is nowhere to be found. This sentiment is desperately needed right now, as so much of the world struggles with the drastic effects of the pandemic compounded by political strife and unrest. Kudos to Chandler Bolt and the entire team for facilitating this "oasis-like" environment.
Self-Publishing school is not only a solid company that delivers on their promise to guide you step by step to get published and maybe even earn the Bestseller Banner, but they create a community with their members. Their mission statement is driven by a singular core value: OFFER VALUE FIRST. This philosophy permeates every course, every interaction, and every member of SPS. At 65 years old, SPS guided me to funnel my 30 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist and life coach and turn it into a bestseller book: Hope After Stroke For Caregivers & Survivors. From outline to the finish line they educated me in everything from book production to how to narrate and create my first audiobook. With their guidance, I've learned essential marketing tools and have landed successful podcasts, magazine articles, and speaking gigs! SPS is a company that over-delivers on value and is constantly evolving. I think the company has grown better over the few years I've been with them. Sean Sumner & Chandler Bolt (the owner) lead the fantastic Mastermind Weekly Face and offer instant feedback and answers to a myriad of "of the moment questions." Rachael Williams is the best new addition to the Customer service Team. If you've always wanted to write a book turn that" WANT" into "Reality" with Self-Publishing School.
Thanks so much, Tsgoyna!
Thank u for the information👍...as usual ur video's are always worth watching💯💯💯
Thanks!
Self-Publishing School is the REAL DEAL! Every person in this company is truly rooting for you. They have the step-by-step, the accountability, and the encouragement-everything you need to be successful!
This is one of the best videos on self publishing I have seen yet.
Thank for the vid. I'll finish my novel and choose one of the options. Let us all reach our dreams.
Good video. My only thing is, my book is already published. Just need help in marketing and getting it out there
We can help! Let’s talk: selfpublishing.com/apply
Super helpful and thorough! The first video that finally helped me make a decision. Thank you!
I love these SPS RUclips videos. I first learned about SPS through one of these videos and took the 90 day challenge. I am so glad I did!! SPS is a great company with lots of customer support. I like that the RUclips videos are so informative. Thank you, Chandler and the SPS Team!!
Excellent content. If you are stuck trying to get off square one with your book, this course is a must!. They have the process down to a science. No detail is overlooked. Fantastic program!!!
This motivational and detailed feature of Self Publishing Companies via Self Publishing TV contains some ideas of multiple self publishing avenues. I also am glad for the additional feature of examples for each self publishing category referenced.
Thanks for your comment! Happy to read that!
We’re having a 3-day event in two weeks with many bestselling authors. Tickets at $47 and prices go up tomorrow.
If you’re interested in learning more from him: AuthorAdvantageLive.com
Discount link here: selfpublishing.com/vseghetto-AAL
I tried the DIY route and got lost in the process. Thanks for your help! I'm going to your website right now.
Awesome! Book a call with the team and let’s see how we can help: self-publishingschool.com/apply
I recently attended Author Advantage Live, SPS's signature annual event. One of their fine presenters presented on how to pitch a podcast (I believe it was Sloane Ketchum). She provided numerous templates. While she was in the middle of her presentation, I photographed her "sample pitch sheet" and before her presentation was over, I modified it and sent it to 5 podcast hosts. Before AAL continued the next day, I was booked on all five podcasts! I kid you not! I have already appeared on 3 of them; I've used the pitch a few more times and continue to get more bookings. Thank you, Sloane! Thanks you AAL, Thank you SPS!
Woah! This is amazing, Mark. Great work!
What is a sample pitch sheet?
Excerpt from one's book?
The Self-Publishing School is an environment that everyone involved with them will bend over backwards to help you in any way they can. If you don’t get what you need to succeed, it isn’t their fault but yours because you didn’t ask. There are so many resources available that, at times, it seems overwhelming. They have personal coaching calls available and lots of group coaching calls. It doesn’t matter about what genre you want to write in... they have something to help you. They are willing to help and guide you along your journey, all you need to to is reach out and take their hands. I highly recommend enrolling in the courses you can afford. You won’t regret your decision.
What you say about marketing is so true. Glad I came across this great video. Thank you so much.
How does one list oneself personally as the publisher? My whole manuscript is totally done including proofing, illustration, and back/front cover. I have been doing the self publish education to get this done. Your video is very informative. I am glad you made those distinctions.
I am self publishing a 300 page photography retrospective that spans over 40 years in the music business. My current choice (Edition One) does not offer online distribution, but initially, I already have a built-in audience. Another downside is it will take 2 months for delivery. Do you have a preferred list of art book publishers?
This was great help right now I with What Padd publishing but looking to expand.
I loved this video thank you so much God bless you
Chandler's Self Publishing School was my choice and I do not regret for a moment. Great people, process, and coaching delivering results! Love it! And it was watching this video (March of this year!)
Thanks, Bill!
Just an experience--my illustrator and I put together over several years a children's picture book that I thought was 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Decided to go for KDP publishing, and over several weeks nearly finished the many parts you fill out. As we uploaded our artistic cover though, it became clear they do NOT support 8 1/2 by 11 inch picture books, if they are landscape orientation. In fact, what we have is actually an 11 by 8 1/2 inch book. So we are now on the hunt for another way to print, in the right size for these lovely watercolors my illustrator drew and painted. But it interested me that nowhere is the concept of orientation of a book mentioned in KDP, would certainly have saved us time! Thanks for the solid info!
Been snooping around on your channel. Watched a few of your videos checked out your instagram and I can say, without a doubt, that you are a great fit for Snugg.
Thanks, great run-down of the big picture, but from the title I was hoping to get a specific recommendation (deciding between IngramSpark and Lulu
Wish I heard this ten years ago. Want to learn more about marketing, launching, and making money with my books which I saw in Amazon
I joined SPS just over a year ago. The school provides a ton of resources, great coaches and the community created by fellow authors has been priceless!
Thanks !! So great- clear easy and well laid out Chandler ;)
Before watching this video, I did not know you could self publish through Barnes & Noble. Does anyone have insight with publishing through that avenue?
Self Publishing School is amazing. They care about the people who are trying to write books. It can be such a personal process because so many times we are telling true stories. The education piece is amazing. Never knew there was so much involved! Guess it is kind of like a car -- yes, you can get in, turn the key, shift the gears and go BUT how much better is it if you know how to put the gas in, change the tires, add windshield washer fluid and all of that other stuff. Self Publishing School education does that - only for books!
Thanks Leslie!
Really helpful breakdown of the different categories of companies!
Joining SPS is like joining a family. Get ready to have everything you need with lots of support!
I love SPS! Chandler is the real deal, and his staff all exemplify his ethics, passion, and knowledge. They are so compassionate and are always willing to help from the newest newbie to the seasoned pro. I am so grateful for them and feel that every cent I have spent has been well worth it.
Good morning I’m a bit confused and perhaps you can help me I had bought my ISBN with a bar code . What is my next step ? How do I complete it to be issued to my book ? What are my next steps.. to have this isbn . After this how do i Copyrights my book after you guide me to how to distribute my ISBN number on my book
Good info to know!!!
Self-Publishing school is the best! They really know what they're doing and will help you with any questions you have.
🙌
Another helpful video by Chandler and the team at SPS!
having watched this fairly attentively i still have no ideas what aggregators, if any, are compatible/acceptable for amazon kindle exclusive.
I've certainly heard of smashwords and publishdrive but I've no idea if they are at all for me based on this video.
Kindle Unlimited is the only exclusivity contract on Amazon and it's for ebooks. Meaning if you list your ebook on kindle unlimited, you are not able to publish the ebook elsewhere. You can publish through Amazon and still distribute elsewhere for other formats
Hi Chandler Bolt, your video is really wonderful and helpful but do you support arabic authors and non-fiction arabic books.
Very informative
Hi, thanks for your advice. I would like to publish in the Netherlands any advice on that?
Self-Publishing School has amazing coaches, processes and tools! Don't think twice and join in!
Love me some Chandler and community. Thank you so much for all you do!!
:)
I can't see a link to your quiz
I really would love to work with you guys im currently in process of writing a memiour.
And how much do you all charge.
Another perspective, more nuances.
Thanks!
Any feelings on Lulu? They seem good but I am reading tons of bad reviews
I’m a fan if you’re looking to do distribution outside or Amazon
Such a helpful video!
Thanks, Nate!
How can one start the publishing process with Self Publishing School
Hi Saro! We require all potential students to go through our application process to ensure we're a fit for your needs. You can apply and schedule your 1-hour (free) call right here: self-publishingschool.com/apply
and who pays for the returned books from all the bookstores?
I was gonna use Lulu, but man, after some reviews and research, they don't seem super reliable... Anyone else have a thought? I'll prolly go with Ingram now...
am now watching. do ibstill need to register ? Am watching mow. can't find registration form
Magdalena F. Dumlao
Catalina Subdivision
Samal, Bataan
Philippines
How you rate Notion Press ?
Thanks 🌹
I am so thankful to the AMAZING coaches and community at Self Publishing School for helping me to fulfill a forgotten dream of becoming a successful full-time career author. Joining Self Publishing School was the best decision I have ever made.
🙌
Is SPS free????
Why do you give any time to a vanity press?
to accurately inform of what it is and that it's often the wrong choice and a waste of money, since so many still market themselves falsely. Uninformed = easily trickable by vanity presses.
Do you still think Lulu.com is great since the upgrade? Many people think it has done downhill.
You did not explain how to get reviews
I explain that in a different video :)
Best self-publishing company? Call me biased, but it's gotta be SPS :)
I have a question if I write my book on your website well U please help me if u like it because I need help and it's what I need I really had I have been doing really really bad right now and until I'm done writing it and I can say I sent u everything can u please say that when it's done if u like it can u please help me. Because my life isn't going to good right now. I have no job and I really need help so I'm really sending you everything I have. Please help me Please help me
Will a negative comment stay posted here... let’s find out... this isn’t good
Care to elaborate for the sake of constructive feedback, or are you just popping by to spread negativity in general?
Thanks...very nice 🌎 Greetings from Colombia/El inmigrante venezolano escritor/writer 🌌
Self-Publishing School has an amazing coaching program to help you get your message out to the world every step of the way!
hi how are you
I used Trafford as my first publisher--a disaster, absolute and unequivable; Second publisher was Lit-Fire--now defunct--another incredibly bad self-publisher. I have found that most all who use the Philippines as their production arm...are, well, in one gracious word--bad, okay two words--very bad.
Hello,
This is parthiban from India. I'm a typesetter, still I'm working as a freelancer, If you need your support please get me.
Semaphore Alert !!!
Sales men
Too much talking