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6 contributions to Lessons in Self Publishing
Unpopular opinion: A great book isn't enough to build a readership.
You can write an excellent book and still struggle if nobody knows it exists. Do you agree, or do you think a genuinely great book will eventually find its audience?
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@Jordan H I'm a professional ghostwriter and beta reading that help author and give honest feedback on there manuscript critiques if you have an ideas of any story structure i can help you to suggest and add some certain thing to make your story and writing be interesting to your customer and people
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🚨 KDP authors - have you seen this update?
Amazon KDP is changing its new title creation limits to 2 titles per book format per week. So, as I understand the update: 📱 Kindle eBook - 2 new titles/week 📘 Paperback - 2 new titles/week 📕 Hardcover - 2 new titles/week The important part: this applies to creating new titles. It does *not* mean you’re limited to only 2 updates to books you already have published. For authors publishing at higher volume, this could definitely affect how you plan upcoming releases and publishing schedules. Amazon’s documentation is still being updated in some places, so I’d recommend checking the official information before changing your publishing strategy: 📘 KDP Submission Guidelines: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G201857950 💬 KDP Community - Title Creation Limits Update: https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/KDP-Title-Creation-Limits-Update?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum Has anyone here already run into this limit or noticed it affecting their publishing workflow?
🚨 KDP authors - have you seen this update?
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@Ryan Mitchell okay so sorry for late response have message you now
Finishing a Manuscript Is Only Half the Journey, What Comes Next?
One thing I’ve noticed from working around authors and manuscripts is that many writers spend years focusing on *finishing* their book, but very little time thinking about the *publishing path* that will follow. By the time the manuscript is done, questions start appearing: • Should I query literary agents or consider independent publishing? • Is the manuscript truly ready for submission, or does it still need structural work? • What materials do agents or publishers actually expect? There isn’t a single right path for every book, but clarity about the publishing route can make a big difference in how smoothly the process goes. Out of curiosity for the writers here: Are you currently writing your manuscript, preparing to publish, or already querying agents?
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Author Rachel Mays okay that amazing i can help to do book promotion on your manuscript
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@Writer Larry A. I agree! I think getting honest feedback on a manuscript before making that decision can also help authors understand how ready their book is for the next step. Every writer’s journey is different. What matters most to you when deciding which publishing path to take?
8 books in and I still felt invisible
For a while I had 8 books out. Real books, real work behind them, decent sales even. But almost no reviews and barely any visibility. I kept wondering why they weren't reaching more people. Honestly, I think I just assumed that once a book was out there, it would find its readers on its own. Write it, publish it, done. Looking back, that was the actual problem. Having books out isn't the same as having a plan for who actually finds them. I started working with Adam a while back, and it changed how I think about the whole thing, not just writing, but what happens after. Still early days for me, but I'm already noticing a difference in how I approach things now. Curious if anyone else has been here. Was there a moment you realized the real issue wasn't your writing, but something happening behind the scenes? What was it, and how'd you figure it out?
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This is such an important realization. Sometimes the challenge isn’t the writing itself, but helping the right readers discover the work you’ve put so much effort into. I think reviews and reader feedback can also reveal a lot about what connects with an audience. What was the first change you made that helped you see things differently?
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Author Rachel Mays I can definitely relate to this! Publishing a book is one thing, but getting it into the hands of the right readers is a whole different journey. Sometimes, it’s not the writing that needs changing, but how readers discover and connect with your work. I’m glad you’re starting to see a difference! What’s been the biggest lesson you’ve learned so far?
What’s actually working?
I’ve been working towards the goal of becoming a stronger self-publisher, and one thing I’ve learned is that progress becomes much easier when you stop trying to figure everything out alone. I’ve faced plenty of challenges around understanding the publishing process, making the right decisions, and knowing which strategies are worth focusing on. Getting guidance from people with more experience has helped me avoid mistakes and move with much more clarity. Since many of us here are working towards similar goals, I’d love to learn from those further along the journey. What’s one self-publishing strategy, tool, or lesson that has made the biggest difference for you? And if you’re currently stuck on something, share it below. Someone in this community may have already faced the same challenge and can point you in the right direction.
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@Jessica Willow Do you have someone that is giving you feedback?
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