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

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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 8 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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October 28, 202622 min

This Book Made $7 Million in 12 Months? (How to Write a Book That Grows Your Business)

This book brought in $7 million for my business in the last 12 months. In this video, I break down the exact system to use a book to double your leads, sales, and referrals. In this video: - How to come up with a book idea that's connected to your business - The math behind a seven-figure book (it's simpler than you think) - How to write a book that creates clients, not just readers - The six-figure launch method, with real examples - The $7 million business card blueprint for leads, sales, and referrals 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 https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular 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+Embed Fiction 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+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 27, 202613 min

Ghostwritten Books Always Fail? 9 Mistakes That Kill Them Before Launch

Why do a small sliver of ghostwritten books become massive bestsellers while the vast majority completely flop? Chandler Bolt dives deep into data from thousands of author consultations to reveal the 9 fatal mistakes that ruin ghostwritten books before launch, from skipping the outline to hiring cheap writers and failing to budget for marketing. Learn how to protect your brand, capture your authentic voice, build a high-converting launch strategy, and turn your book into a lucrative business asset. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 #SelfPublishing #WriteABook #BookPublishing #HowToWriteABook #AmazonKDP #KDP #PublishABook #BookMarketing #SelfPublishedAuthor #AuthorTips #WritingTips #BookLaunch #IndieAuthor #NonfictionWriting #AuthorPreneur #PublishedAuthor #BookBusiness #WritingABook #HowToPublishABook #AmazonSelfPublishing #BookWriting #ThoughtLeadership #Entrepreneur #businessgrowth 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 22, 202634 min

How Many Copies Does a Self-Published Book REALLY Sell? (The Proven Path to 10,000 Copies Sold)

Most books don't even sell 100 copies. Here is the proven path to sell more books and reach 10,000 copies starting from zero. Many authors struggle to get traction because they lack a clear roadmap. We are breaking down the harsh truth about industry averages and explaining why 80% of authors are choosing self publishing to maintain control over their work and income. Learn how to write a manuscript in as little as a weekend and execute a book launch strategy that targets 1,000 sales in the first 30 days. By combining high-quality content with effective book marketing, you can stop guessing and start building a sustainable income as an author. 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 https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular 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+Embed Fiction 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+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 20, 202615 min

The Book Guide for Entrepreneurs Doing $1M+ (Secret Training)

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 If your business makes over $1 million a year, you are likely ignoring a multi-million dollar asset hiding right inside your frameworks and SOPs. In this secret training, Chandler Bolt reveals how entrepreneurs leverage books as automated lead generators, close $40k deals before sales calls start, and scale revenue far beyond 7 figures. Learn how to avoid wasting time by using a structured ghostwriting process designed specifically to create a high-converting business asset. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 #SelfPublishing #WriteABook #BookPublishing #HowToWriteABook #AmazonKDP #KDP #PublishABook #BookMarketing #SelfPublishedAuthor #AuthorTips #WritingTips #BookLaunch #IndieAuthor #NonfictionWriting #AuthorPreneur #PublishedAuthor #BookBusiness #WritingABook #HowToPublishABook #AmazonSelfPublishing #BookWriting #ThoughtLeadership #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 15, 202613 min

How Much Does It ACTUALLY Cost to Hire a Ghostwriter?

How much does it actually cost to hire a ghostwriter? In this video, I break down the four ghostwriter pricing tiers, why the cheapest ghostwriter usually becomes the most expensive book you will ever write, and whether AI makes ghostwriting cheaper. You will also learn how long ghostwriting takes, how to find a good ghostwriter, and why you should hire a process instead of a person. If you are budgeting for a ghostwritten book, watch this before you sign anything. 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 https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular 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+Embed Fiction 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+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 13, 202623 min

How Amazon Pays You to Publish Books (KDP Royalty Rates Explained)

Ever wonder how much money you actually keep when selling books on Amazon KDP? Chandler Bolt breaks down the exact math behind ebook, print, and audiobook royalty rates so you know your profit on every price point. Learn how to navigate print costs, leverage Kindle Unlimited page reads, take advantage of the Audible bounty program, and turn your book into a lucrative lead generator. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 12, 202619 min

Authors That Always Fail? 7 Types of Authors with Shockingly High Failure Rates [Backed By Data]

Over 90% of self-published authors sell fewer than 100 copies because they fall into predictable mindset traps. In this video, Chandler Bolt breaks down real data from thousands of author consultations to reveal the seven types of authors who always fail, from the perfectionist to the DIY marketer. Discover how to overcome writer's block, avoid reliance on traditional publishing gatekeepers, build a launch team, and execute a high-converting book marketing strategy. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Download 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&last_touch___site=SP%20YT Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Nonfiction%20Outline%20Template Fiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Fiction%20Outline%20Template Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 9, 202614 min

Why Amazon KDP Bans Authors Who Did Nothing Wrong... (& How To Fix It)

Amazon KDP is suddenly banning self-publishing accounts without warning, deleting books and wiping out author revenue. In this video, selfpublishing.com reveals the six essential pre-publication checks you must perform to protect your account, from copyright compliance and AI disclosure to clean metadata and safe review strategies. Learn how to safeguard your rights, optimize your publishing cadence, and use our four-part appeal formula to reinstate a banned Amazon KDP account. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular Free Resources: Download 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&last_touch___site=SP%20YT Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Nonfiction%20Outline%20Template Fiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?last_touch___site=SP%20YT&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Youtube%20-%20Feed&final_touch_lead_source=Fiction%20Outline%20Template Follow selfpublishing.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 8, 202610 min

Is Spines Publishing a Scam? The Ultimate Spines Review (2026)

Thinking about using Spines Publishing to release your next book? Before you sign their contract, you need to understand the hidden fees, three-year expiration terms, and major control restrictions that trap authors. In this ultimate Spines review, selfpublishing.com breaks down what this AI hybrid publisher actually costs, why they keep a 30% royalty cut, and how losing account access puts your book at risk. Learn how to protect your rights, keep your book royalties, and make the right self-publishing decision. Spines review blog post link: https://selfpublishing.com/spines-pub... Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author / @selfpublishingcom Popular Free Resources: Download your free 1-Page Book Launch Plan here: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/on... Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/no... Fiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fi... Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube / @selfpublishingcom Instagram / selfpublishingcom TikTok / selfpublishingdotcom Facebook / selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram / chandler.bolt TikTok / realchandlerbolt Linkedin / chandlerbolt Facebook / 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...

October 6, 202618 min

Audiobooks: The Rules That Separate Bestsellers from Failures (Data from 7,000 Titles)

The audiobook market just hit $2.43 billion, and most authors are getting it completely backwards. I gave away my own audiobook for free and was told I was an idiot, but that one decision brought in tens of thousands of leads. In this video I'm breaking down the 7 audiobook rules that separate bestsellers from failures, including how to format for the ear, whether to narrate it yourself, how to distribute on ACX and Spotify, and why you should launch your audiobook last. If you're wondering how to publish an audiobook, get audiobook reviews, or use an audiobook to grow your business, this is the full playbook. 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 https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1 Popular 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+Embed Fiction 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+Embed Popular Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrD https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5X https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3ao https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1X Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom Instagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcom Facebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcom Follow Chandler Bolt Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerbolt Linkedin 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 Plan Nonfiction Book Outline Template Fiction Book Outline Template Follow selfpublishing.com Youtube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler Bolt YouTube ...