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Self-publishing

Ready to self-publish your book and market it like a pro? Not sure whether you should self-publish or traditionally publish?

Check out these posts and read my guide to publishing a book.

You can also book a consultation with me or reach out for editing if you need any personalized advice.

Self-publishing basics

  • How to self-publish a book
  • What it costs to self-publish a book
  • All about hybrid publishing
  • Should you self-publish or traditionally publish?
  • How authors make money

How to self-publish

  • How to decide where to self-publish
  • How to find and work with a book editor
  • How to write good jacket copy
  • How to choose a cover
  • Don’t neglect your interior design
  • How to determine your price point while self-publishing
  • How to get your book uploaded and self-published
  • How to make the leap from self-publishing to traditional publishing
  • How to self-publish an audiobook

Marketing and social media

  • How to market a book
  • 32 book marketing ideas
  • There’s no excuse for not knowing where your book fits in the market
  • How to make a good author website
  • A guide to social media for authors
  • The definitive guide to SEO for authors

Need help with your book? I’m available for manuscript edits, query critiques, and coaching!

For my best advice, check out my online classes (NEW!), my guide to writing a novel and my guide to publishing a book.

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About Nathan

Hi, I’m Nathan. I’m the author of How to Write a Novel and the Jacob Wonderbar series, which was published by Penguin. I used to be a literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd. and I’m dedicated to helping authors achieve their dreams. Let me help you with your book!

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My Books

How to Write A Novel
Cover of How to Publish a Book by Nathan Bransford
Jacob Wonderbar and the Cosmic Space Kapo
Jacob Wonderbar for President of the Universe
Jacob Wonderbar and the Interstellar Time Warp

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