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Myths & misconceptions about self-publishing

books writing Jan 15, 2024

For the majority of writers, self-publishing is THE BEST way to go— it enables you to maintain control of your message as you begin making an impact with your ideas.

(Plus, it’s faster than traditional publishing AND it may be easier for you to find a publisher if you have a book that’s already in print and has a track record of selling. You can contract your self-published book as a re-print to a traditional publisher.)

Reasons why

There are FIVE misconceptions you need to know about self-publishing—

❌ Some people say it isn’t legit, but it is…

The goal is to get your book out-- and self-publishing does that.

❌ Others think it’s for people who can’t get a book deal, but it’s often for people who want to do MORE than a book deal will allow— especially if you want to maintain control of your message long-term.

Here's a list of super-famous writers who all began— or went back to— self-publishing.

❌ A few believe that traditional publishing proves you’re a better writer...

It doesn’t— it just means someone was willing to invest in your book on the front end, covering all the initial expenses. As a result, they often then OWN YOUR MESSAGE, as well as rights to much of the future revenue-- if not all of it.

❌ A lot of people believe traditional publishing earns you more money—

Turns out, it doesn’t, unless you have a massive audience, get paid a fat advance, and have a superb contract.

❌ Several believe the publisher will do “all the work for you” if you go the traditional route.

But, as we'll highlight in the next post, you've got to do MOST of the work, whatever route you go.

In this post, we talk through each of these misconceptions and discuss why— for 99% of authors— self-publishing is the best way to begin (and, may be even be the way you want to continue).

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Some examples of self-published books:

Process Over Permission = www.AmplifyOnline.info/process

LifeLift = www.Jenkins.tv/free

Soul Wholeness = https://www.jenkins.tv/FSW

Stronger = https://www.jenkins.tv/stronger

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Links for this talk

Download your free PDF, the Book Launch Timeline— https://www.amplifyonline.info/BLT

Access the BIG Amplify book referenced = https://www.amplifyonline.info/BIG

The “Making & Marketing Your Book” on-demand course = www.AmplifyOnline.info/MMB

Join Amplify Pro = https://www.amplifyonline.info/pro