Not sure which is right for you?
Take our quiz!
How to Get an ISBN Number for a Self-Published Book
Getting an ISBN for your self-published book takes about 10 minutes and costs $125 for a single number through Bowker (myidentifiers.com), the only authorized ISBN agency in the US. You can also get one free through Amazon KDP or Draft2Digital, though buying your own...
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon SEO in 2026
If you’re an author trying to sell your books on Amazon, you’ve probably noticed it’s not enough to simply publish and hope readers find you. Amazon is the world’s largest bookstore, and also a sophisticated search engine that decides which books get seen and which...
Examples of Creative Nonfiction: What it is, How to Write it, And Why it Matters
Creative nonfiction is true writing that uses the craft and storytelling techniques of fiction to bring real events to life. It’s the bridge between what happened, and how it feels to live through it. And it’s one of the most powerful forms of writing you...
How Much Do Authors Make?: Average Author Salary in 2026
Every aspiring writer eventually asks the same question: how much do authors make? And behind that is an even bigger one: can I actually make money at this? It’s a fair question, and one that deserves a clear, honest answer rather than a vague shrug or an inflated...![Book Outline: How to Outline a Book in 7 Steps [Template Included]](https://selfpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/book-outline-1080x675.jpeg)
Book Outline: How to Outline a Book in 7 Steps [Template Included]
Book outlines are crucial when writing a book, and I say that as someone who learned it the hard way. I’m Chandler Bolt, founder of selfpublishing.com and author of Published., and I’ve helped thousands of first-time authors go from blank page to published...
The 27 Top Christian Books Of All Time (By Bestseller Status)
Let me be honest with you: I did not write my first book expecting it to go anywhere. I wrote it because I had something to say and I believed (maybe naively at first) that God could use it. What happened next genuinely surprised me. The Politically Homeless...
Literary Elements: A List of 21 Powerful Literary Devices
Literary elements might sound like a term reserved for English class, but you actually encounter them every day. Every time a songwriter compares heartbreak to a storm, that’s a metaphor. Every time a thriller drops a subtle clue about the ending in chapter 1,...
15 Christian Books for Men to Grow Your Faith
Christian faith has never been lived out in theory alone. For men who want their faith to reach beyond Sunday and into work, family, discipline, and character, the right books can act as steady companions along the way. The best Christian books for men don’t promise...