Author Success Stories

Dr. Jonathan Su

Dr. Jonathan Su transformed senior fitness

  • Sells 1,500+ copies per month on Amazon.
  • Turned down publishing offers due to significant royalties.
  • Proven success with thousands of aging adults reclaiming strength, balance, and energy.
  • Host of the “Get-Fit Guy” podcast with over 25,000 monthly downloads.
  • Sold over 30,000 copies of his fitness books.
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Ayodeji Awosika

Ayodeji empowered over 100,000 readers

  • Sold over 20,000 copies of his three books.
  • His work has been read by hundreds of thousands of people.
  • Generated over $350k from writing blog posts.
  • Featured in top publications like Business Insider and HuffPost.
  • Spoken in front of over 1,000 people, including a TEDx event.
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Hayden Crabtree

Hayden Crabtree became an investment powerhouse

  • Published April 2020; over 500 reviews in less than a year.
  • Generates $2k-3k monthly from book sales.
  • Raised $320k in course revenue in the first year.
  • Increased sales by raising book price above $10.
  • Sold 80+ coaching clients, generating $320k in revenue.
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Gillian Perkins

Gillian Perkins revolutionized productivity and business

  • Built a successful YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers.
  • Generated significant revenue through online courses.
  • Published multiple books on business and productivity.
  • Regular speaker at business and productivity conferences.
  • Featured in major publications like Forbes and Business Insider.
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Bill Soroka

Bill Soroka turned signatures into success

  • #1 bestseller for over two years.
  • 1,468 reviews with a 4.8 out of 5 stars average rating.
  • Generated several hundred thousand dollars in book royalties.
  • Leveraged book success to land multiple speaking engagements.
  • Built a thriving coaching business, generating significant revenue.
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Kokeb McDonald

Kokeb transformed occupational therapy

  • Earned over $100,000 in royalties from book sales.
  • Published a successful 4-book series.
  • Generated substantial income from training programs.
  • Helped countless occupational therapists through her books.
  • Featured in numerous professional publications and conferences.
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mike acker

Mike Acker turned fear into a thriving business

  • Sold over 45,000 copies of his first book.
  • Generates $32k in first-year sales.
  • Over 1,000 Amazon reviews.
  • Published 14 books, including a Wiley traditional deal.
  • Built a consulting business, significantly increasing earnings through self-publishing.
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karen wilkinson

Karen Wilkinson’s rapid rise in self-publishing

  • Launched in March 2023 with over 444 reviews.
  • Continues to sell robustly since launch.
  • Generated significant revenue from book sales.
  • Leveraged her book for multiple speaking engagements.
  • Built a substantial following and received numerous accolades.
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erik westrum

Erik’s elite transformation through self-publishing

  • Top Amazon bestseller in three separate categories.
  • Left his corporate SVP role to start his own business.
  • Became a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Appeared on multiple podcasts and TV shows.
  • Rapidly accelerated his business growth through his bestselling book.
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Lisa Schermerhorn

Lisa doubled her revenue with self-publishing

  • Doubled her revenue within one year.
  • Achieved international bestselling author status in two categories.
  • Spoke at prestigious venues like Harvard and Columbia University.
  • Featured on multiple podcasts, expanding her reach.
  • Helped a professional golfer win Golfer of the Year.
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Joseph Reid

Joseph inspired a movement of mental health awareness

  • Sold over 10,000 copies within the first year.
  • Created a support network for mental health sufferers.
  • Spoke at various mental health conferences and seminars.
  • Regularly featured on mental health podcasts.
  • Highlighted in major mental health publications.
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Dr. Erica Adkins

Dr. Erica revolutionized holistic health

  • Improved the lives of thousands of patients through her holistic approach.
  • Sold over 15,000 copies of her health guide.
  • Published numerous articles in reputable medical journals.
  • Featured speaker at international health and wellness conferences.
  • Appeared on several health-focused television programs and podcasts.
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Al Lyman

Al Lyman optimized athletic performance

  • Sold over 5,000 copies in the first six months.
  • Coached hundreds of athletes to achieve peak performance.
  • Increased his coaching business revenue by 70%.
  • Featured in top fitness and athletic magazines.
  • Keynote speaker at several sports and fitness conferences.
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Megan Whitmer

Megan navigated the chaos of motherhood with humor

  • Sold over 5,000 copies within the first six months.
  • Gained over 300 reviews on Amazon.
  • Featured in several parenting and lifestyle blogs and magazines.
  • Regularly speaks at parenting and motherhood conferences.
  • Built a strong social media presence with thousands of followers engaging with her content.
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Lori Williams

Lori unveiled the mysteries of the subconscious

  • Top Amazon bestseller in three separate categories.
  • Left his corporate SVP role to start his own business.
  • Became a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Appeared on multiple podcasts and TV shows.
  • Rapidly accelerated his business growth through his bestselling book.
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Chad Aleo

Chad mastered high-ticket sales and marketing

  • Top Amazon bestseller in three separate categories.
  • Left his corporate SVP role to start his own business.
  • Became a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies.
  • Appeared on multiple podcasts and TV shows.
  • Rapidly accelerated his business growth through his bestselling book.
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Lyn Lebeau

Lyn Lebeau turned transitions into triumphs

  • Sold thousands of copies of her book.
  • Helped hundreds of clients successfully navigate life transitions.
  • Increased her coaching business revenue by 50%.
  • Keynote speaker at multiple national conferences.
  • Featured in top life coaching magazines and podcasts.
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Steve Hughlett

Steve transformed health through better choices

  • Sold thousands of copies of Your Plate Is Your Fate.
  • Hosts the Simple, Healthy Choices for Weight Loss podcast with thousands of downloads.
  • Over 30 years as a clinical pharmacist.
  • Regularly speaks on health and wellness at various seminars.
  • Improved countless lives by advocating for diet changes over medication.
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qatharina wanders

Qatharina Wanders added $30K to her income her first month

In her first month, Qatharina added $30,000 to her income from book leads.

She began as a yoga teacher overwhelmed by writing. After joining selfpublishing.com, she achieved her goal.

Now, Qatharina has edited over 4,000 books and ghostwritten more than 100 bestsellers. She is a Certified Professional Editor (CPE) and has studied seven languages.

Amanda Florczykowski

From “I Can’t Do This” to Published in 6 Months

After thinking about writing a book for 3 years, Amanda Florczykowski knew she needed something more—a community. Accountability. After joining selfpublishing.com, she went from “I Really Can’t Do This” to publishing her book in less than 6 months.
Jake Gunnoe

From Failed Self-Launch to 1700 Sales in New Launch

His first book launch sold just 60 copies, earning $15 despite extensive research. After joining selfpublishing.com, his second launch sold over 1,700 copies. Now, he motivates teens worldwide and enjoys continuous daily sales. The skills he gained in book writing have become a critical part of his revenue stream.
Anita Oommen

Publishing Herself & Inspiring Her Children to Publish

She published her book and also set an example for her 2 children to do the same! Imagine how different their lives are going to be being a published author before even going in to high school?
Jake Gunnoe

Jake’s lessons learned from a $15 book launch!

When Jake Gunnoe launched his first book, he didn’t realize the perceived failure would set him on the trajectory to success. When Jake launched his book, he didn’t do as well as he expected: 60 books sales equaled just a $15 launch profit. Rather than submit to defeat and give up, Jake took action.
Barbara Condra

Wouldn’t Have Become an Author Without a Coach

Writing a book is challenging. Hundreds of thousands of people start writing a book every year but never end up finishing. Barbara recognized that she would have been one of those people, and accepted the help that came along by joining and working 1-on-1 with her coach!
Brent Chesney

From Self-Doubt Writer to Finished Draft in 1 Weekend

After seeing how quickly a friend had written a book, something Brent had wanted to do so badly, he decided to do what his friend did in order to get the book finished quickly—join selfpublishing.com. 
“This can be done, if you follow the process!”
Lance Knaub

Can A Book Be A Business Card?

Lance Knaub transitioned from business owner and physical therapist to small business coach. Despite his fears, Lance committed to the selfpublishing.com community. Now, he’s outlined his book, completed a rough draft, and is working with an editor.
Bill Soroka

He Didn’t Want To Die With A Story Still Inside

Bill dreamed of being an author since he was 4 years old but never got past page 3. After failing 26 times, something changed. Today, Bill is the author of a bestselling book. Despite his struggles, he found a system that led to phenomenal success.

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