Author Case Studies

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.

Chad mastered high-ticket sales and marketing

• Bestselling author in multiple categories for several months after his launch.
• Over 350 reviews above 4.7 stars.
• Used the credibility from his book to launch a company that grew to over $1 million in annual sales in his first year.
• Has landed speaking engagements alongside Russell Brunson, Ray Higdon, John Maxwell, Jenna Kutcher, Michael Hyatt, Brandon Turner, Tim Tebow and many more!

USA Today Bestseller to Full Time Author

• Debut novel written with selfpublishing.com was a USA Today Bestseller.
• Undercover Amish now has over 3,000 reviews.
• Was able to build a full time fiction career and currently has 22 published books.
• 6 books with over 1,000 reviews.

Hayden Crabtree became an investment powerhouse

• Did not have an audience prior to his book, and his best selling book launch made him an authority in the space of Investment Real Estate.
• Published April 2020. Has received over 1,400 reviews.
• Generates $2,000-$3,000 monthly from book sales.
• Used the credibility from his book’s success to launch a high ticket coaching program.
• Sold 80+ coaching clients, generating $320k in revenue in his first year.

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.

Bill Soroka turned signatures into success

• #1 bestseller for over two years.
• Over 1,500 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.

Pen Power: 36 Books in 3 Years

• Within her first year was able to leave her job to become a full time author.
• Prior to working with selfpublishing.com had no experience in writing or publishing.
• Sewing Suspicion won the 2021 Indie Cozy Mystery Book of the Year.
• First two books have over 1,400 and 1,300 reviews.

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Ayodeji empowered over 100,000 readers

• Sold over 20,000 copies of his three books.
• 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.
• His work has been read by hundreds of thousands of people.

Wouldn’t Have Become an Author Without a Coach

• Debut novel has over 850 reviews.
• Over 30,000,000 page reads on Kindle.
• Published over 20 books and multiple box sets.
• Was able to leave her full time job and is now a full time fiction author.

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.

Becoming a Bestselling Author

• #1 Amazon Bestsellet in multiple categories.
• Booked numerous valuable podcast appearances, enhancing her visibility and reach​.
• Experienced exponential growth in her coaching business, significantly increasing her client base and influence.
• Organized successful wellness retreats, helping women transform their lives through fitness, emotional healing, and personal growth​.

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.

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.

Karen Wilkinson’s rapid rise in self-publishing

• Launched in March 2023 with over 500 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lori unveiled the mysteries of the subconscious

• Eearned $50,000 in the month she launched her book.
• Launched a course that generated six figures with 4,300 sign-ups. 
• Used the success of her first book to release multiple other books and is expanding them into a series.
• Enhanced her offerings to a diverse clientele, including major corporations and professionals​.

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.

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

• In her first month, Qata’harina generated $30,000 of income in her business from leads that came from her book.
• Built a thriving business in the editing and ghostwriting space.
• Qata’harina and her team have edited over 4,000 books and ghostwritten more than 100 bestsellers.

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.

Making a Modern Impact with Ancient Wisdom

• Generated over $75,000 in royalties from book sales within the first year of publication.
• Within 90 days, Reuben completed the first draft of his memoir, “In Ancient Paths”.
• Developed and conducted numerous workshops and seminars based on his memoir.

From 0 to 150 Daily Book Sales

• Started chasing his dream of being an author in his late 60’s.
• Has now launched over 20 books and makes a full time income in retirement from his fiction career.
• Over 100,000 books sold and over 15 million page reads on Kindle.
• Set up a trust for his family so that they will continue to benefit from the royalties his books earn long after Paul is gone.

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