Jun 11, 2025
Have a great book idea? Learn how to self-publish a book and sell it on multiple platforms with this step-by-step guide.
Traditional book publishing can be challenging. You send out drafts, wait for responses that may never come, and try to stay positive in the face of potential rejection. Even if you secure a publisher, you’ll spend months negotiating creative direction and profit sharing.
But there's another way. You can write, edit, publish, and sell your book without going through traditional publishing gatekeepers.
We spoke with Julie Broad, author of Self-Publish & Succeed and founder of self-publishing service Book Launchers, about the benefits of self-publishing and how to get started.