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, host Chandler Bolt interviews successful authors to discover how they write and launch their books and use them to grow their business. The podcast is produced by selfpublishing.com and aims to help aspiring authors turn their stories into published books.
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The Problem With Hiring A Ghostwriter To Write Your Book (And What To Do Instead) 19.08.2026 13минMany aspiring authors fall into the ghostwriting trap because they believe they can simply pay for a quality book without personal effort. We examine why most quick-fix solutions fail and provide practical alternatives for getting your work written legitimately. By understanding how to spot book ghostwriting scams early, you save money and maintain creative control over your project. This guide is essential for anyone currently researching author services or debating the cost of hiring... -
Book Genres That Always Fail- 7 Book Genres with Shockingly High Failure Rates [Backed By Data] 18.08.2026 6минPublishing a manuscript without analyzing market demand can completely destroy your launch before you even get started. Based on internal data from over 7,000 self-published titles, this high-energy breakdown uncovers the specific high-risk book types that consistently struggle to generate reviews or maintain sales momentum. Discover the primary structural flaws, positioning mistakes, and formatting pitfalls that cause well-intentioned books to flop on Amazon KDP. Learn how simple strategic p... -
Book Cover Design: The Rules That Separate Bestsellers from Failures (Data from 7,000 Books) 11.08.2026 15минDesigning a bestselling book cover requires far more than creating a pretty piece of art. Based on data from publishing over 7,000 books, this guide breaks down the visual rules that turn your cover into a high-converting advertisement on Amazon. Learn how to pass the postage stamp test, master the rule of thirds, select easy to read typography, and write a high-converting design brief for your graphic designer. Avoid common design mistakes that confuse readers and start creating covers that ... -
I Used AI to Write & Publish a Book in 30 Days Here's What Happened 04.08.2026 34минUncover the exact framework used to write, edit, and publish a complete nonfiction manuscript in just 30 days using Claude AI. Bestselling author Scott Allan breaks down how to train artificial intelligence on your unique personal voice, build customized chapter outlines, and eliminate generic fake case studies. Discover the essential three-pass self-editing system, deep manuscript assessment loops, and key formatting prompts to prepare your book for human editors. Leverage powerful AI tools ... -
5 Steps To Turn Your Business Into A Book That Makes Millions 30.07.2026 16минUsing a business book strategy can generate millions in revenue. Learn how to position your book to drive significant business growth. We cover the logic behind using a book marketing for entrepreneurs approach, ensuring your publication does more than just sit on a shelf. You will learn why certain structures work better for lead generation and how to position your expertise to attract high-value clients. Whether you are currently writing or planning your next project, these methods ... -
Why Amazon Is Banning KDP Accounts in 2026 (Still Worth It for Authors?) 28.07.2026 11минDiscover why Amazon is shutting down KDP accounts in 2026 and how you can protect your author business from disappearing overnight. This high-energy breakdown covers the primary causes for KDP terminations, including metadata keyword stuffing, AI disclosure policy failures, and trademark claims. Learn the step-by-step 24-hour KDP account recovery plan to appeal suspension emails and restore your published titles. Stay compliant with Amazon terms of service guidelines and safeguard your book s... -
3 Things Every Author Needs Before Launching on Kickstarter 23.07.2026 13минHow do you launch a bestselling book without a large audience? In this interview, Jason Gaynard breaks down the unconventional Kickstarter book launch strategy that generated over $200,000 in preorders and sold 14,000 books before the official launch, despite having no email list and only 2,500 Instagram followers. Join hundreds of authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and experts for a virtual event focused on growing a real business around your book, message, and expertise. https://get.selfpub... -
How To Write a Book in a Weekend Using AI (Step-by-Step Guide) 22.07.2026 9минJoin hundreds of authors, entrepreneurs, coaches, and experts for a virtual event focused on growing a real business around your book, message, and expertise. https://get.selfpublishing.com/abs2026 Use the AI writing method to write a book in a weekend. I cover the essential workflow, including creating a mind map and developing a one-page launch plan. You will also learn about common pitfalls to avoid so you do not waste time on ineffective prompts or strategies that dilute your uniqu... -
Most New Authors Don't Know This 21.07.2026 10минDeciding between writing a fiction novel, a personal memoir, or a simple prescriptive self-help book can completely stall your author journey. In this breakdown, discover the three core questions you must ask to evaluate your book ideas and finish your manuscript faster. Learn why writing fiction first is exponentially harder than prescriptive nonfiction and how publishing a simpler book first builds the long-term momentum needed to scale your overall author business. Stop guessing your path ... -
The Proven Formula That Makes a Story Irresistible 16.07.2026 15минStruggling with a complex plot outline can stall your writing progress, but unlocking a precise narrative blueprint will completely transform your manuscript. Head fiction coach Ramy Vance breaks down the five essential milestones that make any fiction novel, memoir, or speech deeply engaging for your audience. By tracking structural pacing through famous real-world breakdowns like The Hunger Games, you will learn how to design high-stakes inciting incidents, devastating mid-point reversals, ... -
Book Launch Strategy: $1M Model That Actually Works 14.07.2026 26минStop copying the chaotic spectacle of the Alex Hormozi model and unlock the precise event marketing architecture needed to generate over $1 million from your book launch. This high-energy breakdown reveals the exact math and promotional timeline utilized by elite creators to scale backend business revenue through premium digital bundles. Learn how to transition raw audience reach into 2,500 highly qualified virtual event attendees who organically convert into high ticket coaching or consultin... -
The Exact Framework a 4x Grammy Nominee Uses to Market Books Like Records 07.07.2026 23минGo behind the scenes with four-time Grammy-nominated rock star Tai Anderson as we workshop his upcoming book Market Like a Rockstar. Discover the exact content mapping framework that converts traditional chapter structures into an immersive music setlist experience designed to maximize reader engagement. Learn how to leverage cutting-edge AI voice cloning tools for rapid audiobook editing passes and discover the precise marketing levers needed to build a highly lucrative personal brand ecosys... -
Hit #1 on Amazon Without Going Viral 02.07.2026 9минDiscover the predictable framework to hit number one on Amazon without spending a dime on ads, relying on a massive following, or needing to go viral. This high-energy strategic guide breaks down the essential bestseller fundamentals and organic book marketing levers used to launch thousands of books successfully. Learn how to build a highly active book launch team, master Amazon conversion metrics, and choose the perfect focused launch strategy to scale your brand authority. Stop leaving you... -
The Publishing Checklist Every Author Is Missing 30.06.2026 8минIf you want to write a bestselling book, generate more book sales, and use your book to grow your business, these are the seven fundamentals you cannot skip. After helping more than 7,000 authors publish their first book, we've found the exact principles that separate five-figure authors from six and seven-figure authors. Learn how to choose a profitable book topic, create a bestselling book cover, write a high-converting book description, get more Amazon book reviews, optimize Amazon keyword... -
How Much Do Authors Make? The Real Number Is Way Higher Than You Think 26.06.2026 7минIn this episode, you'll learn the two ways to make money from a book, how self-publishing can dramatically increase your royalties, and why the biggest opportunity is using a book to generate leads, clients, and revenue for your business. We break down the exact revenue calculator we use to help authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and business owners estimate the ROI of writing a book, build a profitable book marketing strategy, and turn a book into a long-term business asset. You'll als... -
3 Ways Hal Elrod Sold 3 Million Copies Of His Self Published Book 23.06.2026 16минWriting and self-publishing a book can be the single best decision you ever make for your business if you understand how to engineer real longevity. Global bestselling author Hal Elrod joins the show to break down the exact reverse-engineered frameworks that generated over 3 million copies sold of The Miracle Morning. Discover how to write a book that drives permanent behavior change, deploy a scalable "one mission" ecosystem, and utilize a legendary referral system to land hundreds of podcas... -
MVP Launch vs. Traditional Book Launch: Which Is Right for You? 18.06.2026 14минDownload 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 Picking the wrong book marketing framework can waste months of time or worse make your book totally flop. Discover how to deploy a high-converting minimum viable product launch to trigger the Amazon algorithm using free ebooks even if you have no audience. ... -
How To Become A Master Storyteller 16.06.2026 25минStop rambling like a generic Thanksgiving guest and learn the precise narrative engineering required to become a master storyteller. Head fiction coach Ramy Vance breaks down the absolute fundamental mechanics of pacing, tension, and structural character growth for your next book. 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... -
The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson) 09.06.2026 20минStop overcomplicating your business book topic and discover how to capture a massive target audience using the tactical "Trojan Horse" marketing framework. Renowned career strategist Courtney Johnson joins the show to break down how her release, Career Cheat Codes, balances consumer desires with the business building transformation readers actually need. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://s... -
How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Success 02.06.2026 19минTransform that someday goal into a published masterpiece with the ultimate blueprint on how to self publish a book in 2026. Learn the exact seven-step writing process that bridges the gap between raw idea and a finished manuscript, specifically designed for busy entrepreneurs and first-time authors. This high-energy guide leaves no room for procrastination. Stop writing for everyone and discover the framework that guarantees a faster, higher-converting book launch. Thousands of first-time au...
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