It’s hard to know where to start with such a wide range of books out there claiming to be written by experts for self-published writers. Here are our picks from Amazon for writing, marketing, and publishing your book.
“The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer’s Journey” by Joanna Penn
Joanna Penn is a veteran self-publisher who has made a decades-long career in writing and speaking about her journey.
“On Writing” by Stephen King
Yes, that Stephen King. King used to be a writing teacher, and he was a fabulous one. Here, he imparts amazing timeless advice on how to write anything at all, and getting published. This book remains a staple for any writer.
Kawasaki’s classic APE book (Author, Publisher, Entrepreneur) is followed up by many titles, but this one is helpful for those scrambling to leverage social media for their book launch.
“The Fiction Formula” by Sean Platt and Johnny B. Truant
Successful indie authors Platt and Truant are known for their quicksmart approach to self-publishing, having published many books as fiction writers as well as these handy self-help guides. This one will help you write a winning story.
“Your First 1000 Copies: The Step-by-Step Guide to Marketing Your Book” by Tim Grahl
Marketing is where most authors fail, but Tim Grahl is a bestseller guru who shares his tips and tricks in this classic read.
“The Indie Author Mindset: How Changing Your Way of Thinking Can Transform Your Writing Career” by Adam L. Croft
Croft’s guide shares his experience as a bestselling self-published author with attitude-changing ideas.
“Write to Market: Deliver a Book that Sells” by Chris Fox
Independently published, Fox has written a range of guides to help writers win big with fast wordcount and slapping out those stories. His own horror-sci-fi titles are prolific on Amazon.
“This is Marketing” by Seth Godin
Even Margaret Atwood loves Seth Godin. A philosophizing and rewarding stroll through marketing to help promote your book.
“The Business of Being a Writer” by Jane Friedman
Beloved by those who know, this book by self-publishing veteran Friedman will be a gem for your journey into writing.
“Mastering Amazon Descriptions: An Author’s Guide” by Brian D. Meeks
Meeks is a self-publisher of noirish detective novels, and an experienced book marketer on Amazon. His series of books will be useful if you need help with Amazon KDP.
“The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published: How t
o Write It, Sell It, and Market It… Successfully” by Arielle Eckstut and David Henry Sterry
Known as The Book Doctors, Eckstut and Sterry impart their wisdom of years of working in the industry in this comprehensive tome.
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Voss is an experienced businessman in Amazon selling, versed in Amazon Ads and listings. If you need help getting seen, this book is a good place to start.
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Thank you for making this list! Definitely going to check out a few of these!