Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business

Hosted by Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com

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Learn how to write, publish and market a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of selfpublishing.com and the host of the 7 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every week! If you’re ready to turn your story into a published book, apply to work with our team here:: http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us

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June 9, 202620 min

The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson)

Stop 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://selfpublishing.com/work-with-usSubscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1Popular Free Resources:Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedFiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedPopular Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrDhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5Xhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3aohttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1XFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcomInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcomFacebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcomFollow Chandler BoltInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerboltLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

June 2, 202619 min

How to Self-Publish a Book in 2026: A Beginner’s Guide to Success

Transform 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 authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-usSubscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1Popular Free Resources:Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedFiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedPopular Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrDhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5Xhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3aohttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1XFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcomInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcomFacebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcomFollow Chandler BoltInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerboltLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 26, 202613 min

How to Get 6 Figure Advance as a First-time Author (with Courtney Johnson)

Stop shouting into the void and start building a high-value personal brand that forces the market to come to you. Learn the exact consistency framework Courtney Johnson used to turn a viral TikTok series into a massive six-figure book advance by leveraging radical honesty and real-time data validation. This session breaks down how to identify the "beats" recruiters are scouting for and how to use social media as a testing ground to prove your book's ROI before you even finish the manuscript.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-usSubscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1Popular Free Resources:Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedFiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedPopular Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrDhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5Xhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3aohttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1XFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcomInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcomFacebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcomFollow Chandler BoltInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerboltLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 19, 202612 min

This is Boring, But You’ll Hit 100 Book Reviews Fast

Stop shouting into the void and start using a proven system to flood your Amazon page with social proof. Learn the exact "boring" framework used by thousands of authors to hit 100 reviews fast, boost your search rankings, and secure bestseller status. This is a guide that will reveal how to turn your readers into a loyal marketing force that drives sales for years. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 12, 202625 min

Why a Book is Better Than a $50k Ad Budget (with Kassidy Warren)

Join Kassidy Warren and Chandler Bolt as they reveal the one page book launch plan designed to make a successful book that can replace your income through strategic real estate investing. This session breaks down how to turn your expertise into a $500,000 revenue engine by focusing on the only metrics that actually move the needle for your business. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 11, 202622 min

How Alex Hormozi Sold Millions of Books (The Part No One Talks About)

Alex Hormozi just pulled off one of the biggest book launches in history — $81M in sales, 2.9M copies sold, and a Guinness World Record, all in just 24 hours. In this video, Chandler Bolt, bestselling author and CEO of SelfPublishing.com, breaks down the exact strategies Hormozi used and shows how you can apply them to your own book launch.From building an audience before you launch to structuring irresistible offers, stacking value with bonuses, and leveraging live events, Chandler reveals seven key lessons every author can use to create more momentum and sales. Stick around until the end, where he shares the #1 mistake that can make or break your book launch — and how to avoid it. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 5, 202617 min

The Book to Membership Strategy That Generates Millions

Stop leaving money on the table after someone finishes your book: the real revenue begins when the reading ends. Learn how to bridge the gap between information and results by building a predictable, recurring income stream using Stu McLaren’s proven membership model. This strategy allows you to scale your impact, foster a thriving community, and achieve total financial freedom without reinventing your content. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 4, 20269 min

Your business is leaving money on the table if you don’t do this...

Ali walks you through the exact reasons why books still matter (more than ever), and how one book led to $85K in direct income and $8M+ in total program revenue. You’ll learn how a book becomes your most powerful business card, why it converts cold leads into buyers, and how it gives you a never-ending supply of content for every platform. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

May 1, 20268 min

How to Build Authority and 10x Your Revenue (from Pace Morby's Book Launch Plan)

Chandler Bolt and Pace Morby sit down to break down exactly how a book serves as the most powerful mechanism for scaling a business. They move past the ego of bestseller lists to focus on creating an asset that handles customer acquisition and builds instant credibility with investors. Learn how to turn your expertise into a "video companion guide" that drives traffic deep into your ecosystem and keeps the cash register ringing for years. Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

April 30, 202613 min

The One Page Book Launch Plan to Go From Idea to Published Author

Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...