- What’s been the hardest part of publishing for you so far? - Where are you feeling most stuck right now? - What part of the KDP process has surprised you the most? - If you could wave a magic wand and fix one publishing challenge, what would it be?

Anyone using substack to market their books. They seem to be quite friendly towards ai users. If you are using it, tell me what you think.

The fastest path to more royalties isn’t just more books — it’s more formats. I’ve earned over $100K in self-publishing royalties doing this part-time. And no, that didn’t come from one ebook. What actually moved the needle for me was adopting a publishing mindset and stacking wins. If you’ve published an ebook — that’s a win. But if you stopped there, you’re leaving money on the table. Ask yourself this 👇Why haven’t you moved on to: - Paperback - Hardcover - Audiobook Readers don’t all buy the same way. Some people prefer a $3.99 ebook. Others want a $14.99 paperback. Some will happily pay $25+ for a hardcover because it feels premium or gift-worthy. And busy commuters? They’re using Audible credits they already paid for buying your 🎧 audiobook feels frictionless to them. That’s price anchoring and buyer choice working in your favor. Paperbacks and hardcovers are often gifts. Ebooks and audiobooks are usually personal purchases. Different use cases = different buyers = more revenue paths from the same content. So why do so many self-published authors stop at ebook? Because it’s the easiest. Formatting paperbacks and hardcovers requires sizing precision. Audiobooks require an upfront investment. And that’s where people stall out. But if your goal is to make money, not just “publish a book,” then multiple formats aren’t optional, they’re strategic. Same book. More doors. More ways to say yes. Stack your formats. That’s how royalties compound. 👇 DROP IN THE COMMENTS WHAT FORMATS YOUR BOOK IS AVAILABLE IN OR WHAT FORMATS YOU PLAN ON PUBLISHING IN! (sample data example in image)

Many authors love writing but feel overwhelmed when it comes to marketing, editing, formatting, or publishing. I’m curious to know where you’re stuck right now and what’s really holding you back. Let’s talk about it.

I’m curious about real timelines in self-publishing. How long did it take you to earn your first $1,000 from your books? - Was it from one book or multiple? - Organic sales or paid ads? - KU or wide? - Fiction or nonfiction? I feel like a lot of new authors expect fast results, but I suspect the timelines vary way more than people talk about. Would love to hear honest numbers 👇