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Whether you are looking to join one of our core programs or you have a finished manuscript and are simply looking for basic publishing services, selfpublishing.com is here to help.
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Chris Duffy 
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April 10 • 
I've been involved with selfpublishing.com [formerly Self-Publishing School] for 10 months. The publishing course is wonderful and easy to navigate. But the best part is the group coaching calls. It takes time and repetition to absorb the key principles of this complex art of writing and publishing. These calls have kept me going on an even keel. Another great thing is the daily Writing Rooms they offer. These online sessions are blocked out time that you commit to write or edit amongst friends and fellow authors. I hope you join us in the community!
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Beverly Ferree recommends selfpublishing.com
April 17 •
"selfpublishing.com has simply the best program I could have joined to foster my first children's book! They have training for any questions, and you'll have personal guidance throughout the process. Stop procrastinating, trust yourself, and take the leap of faith in your journey!"
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Carolyn Orr recommends selfpublishing.com
August 1 •
Wow! I have learned so much from selfpublishing.com! I have now published my second book because of the course and assistance from the amazing coaches. I have also joined for a second year and looking forward to continuing my author career.
Kate Merrill recommends selfpublishing.com
July 6 •
A real "school" that teaches and guides its students toward authoring skills with real-life implementation steps toward self-publishing. Knowledgeable, experienced, and caring instructors and coaches with a strong community of like-minded writers.
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Jasper Stanford recommends selfpublishing.com
August 3 •
I have been in the personal development space for 20yrs+, I know what's a good program and what's a great one. (IMO) The Author Advantage Live event was one of the best that I've ever seen! I am all in. I bought their program. NUFF SAID! Here's to peace and hair grease! Uncle Jasper
Alison Dwyer recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
Self-Publishing School helped me realize my dream of becoming an author! The selfpublishing.com team delivers on its promises. The support staff is so helpful. The courses are intense with so much fabulous material. And the book coaches are knowledgeable and eager to help. Thank you!
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Lori Williams recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
I LOVE SELF-PUBLISHING SCHOOL! Why am I so excited about selfpublishing.com and its publishing courses? Because it is made up of some of the most enthusiastic, caring, exciting, knowledgeable people I have encountered in a learning program. I sign up for a lot of coaching and marketing programs to improve my ability to be a competent business owner who can truly have a positive impact in the world. Working with the selfpublishing.com team has kept me motivated and inspired, kept me from making some common newbie-author mistakes, and has really helped me over some big hurdles. Totally worth every penny I have spent with them.
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Chaundell recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
It has always been my dream to write a book. I tried doing it on my own for some time, but I never picked up enough momentum to make any progress. I knew that I needed to join selfpublishing.com when Chandler Bolt hosted a free webinar with Hal Elrod. After joining, I wrote and published my book in the same year, all thanks to the Self-Publishing School. The community, the coaches, and the step-by-step plan they give you are invaluable. I couldn't have done it without them.
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Mark M. Bello recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
I recently attended Author Advantage Live, selfpublishing.com's signature event. One of your fine presenters presented on how to pitch a podcast (I believe it was Sloane Ketchum). She provided numerous templates. While she was in the middle of her presentation, I photographed her "sample pitch sheet." Before her presentation was over, I modified it and sent it to 5 podcast hosts. Before AAL continued the next day, I was booked on all five podcasts! I kid you not! I have already appeared on 3 of them; I've used the pitch a few more times and continue to get more bookings. Thank you, Sloane! Thank you AAL, Thank you selfpublishing.com! That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!
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Tammy Cossey recommends selfpublishing.com
September 9, 2023 •
I joined the Full Time Fiction Program [offered via Self-Publishing School] and have been very pleased with the class offerings. As I am working to publish my first book, the classes on writing, story development, publishing, and marketing are all incredibly helpful. But the most valuable parts are the coaching sessions and weekly Q&A. I have learned so much from the questions of others who are a few steps ahead of me in the process. I feel confident with all of the support and access to help that I will be successful. Ramy and the fiction team ROCK!
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David Lee recommends selfpublishing.com
September 4 at 6:04 PM •
I started just a couple of months ago with an outline in my mind and a dream in my heart to write my book. Through the step-by-step guidance of the course and the suggestions of my experienced coaches, I am very close to finishing the rough draft of the first book of the first series! More than I expected! Thanks!
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Mateen Elass recommends selfpublishing.com
April 16 •
Excellent program from start to finish. Easy to follow steps in bite-sized pieces. Staff is very encouraging and helpful along the way. I most highly recommend their services.
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Tara Jayne recommends selfpublishing.com
June 3 •
It was so awesome. This publishing course with selfpublishing.com was everything I needed. I was 19 years old, and all I did was follow every step they told me to take. I did intimidating things that I never thought I could have done. Except they taught me one step at a time. Chandler Bolt would say, "don't skip ahead - just do the next step." It was powerful, it worked, and I finished my book like that. I now have 5 books that were all at one time Amazon best sellers, and I make about $10k each year.
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Arabah Joy recommends selfpublishing.com
May 15 •
I absolutely love the coaches! They have varied experience and are generous with the support and info they give.
Todd Norman recommends selfpublishing.com
August 1 •
The #1 resource for self-publishing authors helped me launch my debut book in 2016... and again in 2024! Not sure what to do next? Get Chandler Bolt's book "Published" and don't look back! ❤🙏
Tree Fillingim recommends selfpublishing.com
August 4 •
The selfpublishing.com program is well worth the time, money, and investment I have made into myself. The coaching, wisdom, and experience of other authors is invaluable. I am getting ready to publish my first book and feel thankful for all the love and support I have had every step of the way.
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Karen West recommends selfpublishing.com
September 11. 2023 •
I have had many books in my mind for many, many years but couldn't seem to get them on paper...until I heard Chandler Bolt speak and [selfpublishing.com] gave me the direction that I needed through the Self-Publishing School. They have taken my hand, led me to the finish line, and taught me the road that I can take going forward to write more books.
I highly recommend them. And they are adding new offers often to make the process even easier!
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Steve Schott recommends selfpublishing.com
August 3 •
The three day Author Advantage Live program was incredible, filled with important and relevant information to help aspiring authors (and established authors) succeed with their authorship goals.
Kimberly Regan recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
I have been part of the selfpublishing.com community since 2017 and I love it. It is my author family! Chandler Bolt is a sharp, talented, and supportive leader who is at the forefront of impacting the publishing industry. He is a mover and shaker who is willing to share and empower his team and community!
I just finished Day 2 of the Author Advantage Accelerator training, and it was amazing! A month ago, I was not sure about whether I should rejoin the cohort for another year. I am thankful I did! I learned so much fresh content and went deeper and narrower with what I already knew. I loved the expert coaches who came in to share based on their area of expertise. I learned something in every group and breakout session.
It was amazing. I look forward to more! I'm grateful for Chandler, the coaches, and the selfpublishing.com family! Thank you!
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Bonnie Werner recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
I recommend selfpublishing.com for all the excellent help they give. The step-by-step courses, the group coaching (multiple), and the one-on-one mentoring they provide has helped me publish and promote my books!
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Josephine recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
The selfpublishing.com community is fantastic and full of coaches and fellow students! Everyone is so extremely supportive. I can't say enough good things about how structured the program is! Having a community of fellow authors taking the journey alongside me has been invaluable!
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Angie Sadowski recommends selfpublishing.com
4 years ago •
selfpublishing.com not only has amazingly organized content and well thought out processes to follow, they have coaching calls, chat groups, conferences and every element of support an author will need to go from idea to print! This is the best company and I am so thankful for the experience!
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Hilda Fainsod recommends selfpublishing.com
September 4 at 6:04 PM •
I wrote and published my book, Power Up: The Executive Roadmap to Transform Life and Business with selfpublishing.com.
In my journey, the coaches gave me the path, training, and space to increase my possibilities as an author.
To all of you, my greatest gratitude.
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Annie Harton recommends selfpublishing.com
December 3, 2022 •
This community is not just made up of aspiring or published authors, but life changers who are passionate about sharing our story with the world! If each of us can write a book, you can, too!!
Ready to take the next step
toward your author goals?
Whether you are looking to join one of our core programs or you have a finished manuscript and are simply looking for basic publishing services, selfpublishing.com is here to help.
Frequently asked questions:
If you look at the selfpublishing.com reviews, you will see pretty quickly that this company is not a scam. We are a very experienced team of published authors and specialists based in Austin, Texas. And over the years, we’ve worked with 1,000s of authors all around the world.
As long as you are willing to put in the work, we will help you become a published author. Follow the steps laid out for you in the publishing courses and by your book coach, and you will be our next success story!
What is selfpublishing.com?
Here at selfpublishing.com, we are a company that helps you with every step of the book-writing and publishing process. Seriously! Everything from ideation to Amazon marketing. We teach you how to write, market, and self-publish your book in easy-to-follow steps delivered via online courses, 1:1 coaching, a vibrant community, and regular group coaching calls.
Most of our programs have a mix of education and done-with-you services to handle the more technical aspects of publishing. But we also offer professional book ghostwriting if you want a completely done-for-you experience!
Who owns selfpublishing.com?
Chandler Bolt is the owner and CEO of selfpublishing.com and our other website, Self-Publishing School. He is a successful, 4x bestselling author and TEDx speaker with a wealth of experience in the self-publishing industry.
How long will it take me to write a book with selfpublishing.com?
There’s no right or wrong amount of time it will take you to write a book. Each story and author is unique. Our priority is to make sure you are happy with your final published book or novel. We have some authors who had more time to commit and completed the entire process in just 90 days, and others who have larger novels and series that took more time.
The services offered in each program are available for up to one year from purchase, and many of our authors renew to write additional books and keep access to our author community and support system.
How much does selfpublishing.com cost?
We offer a range of nonfiction, fiction, memoir, and children’s book programs at different price points. All programs include some level of online training and 1:1 coaching, but the exact cost may change based on how much additional support may be right for you and your book or novel.
You can see the comparison and pricing of all our programs on the selfpublishing.com services page. You can also schedule a consultation with one of our experience Book Strategists who will help you find the right program for you and will walk you through our pricing and payment plan options.
Why do I need a book coach?
Would you try to become a professional guitar player without taking lessons? It’s the same with writing a book! If you want your book to be successful, it’s a good idea to have an experienced book coach walk you through the dos and don’ts of the industry.
When you sign up for one of our programs, you’ll be matched with a book coach who understands the nuances of your genre and can give you specific advice based on your author goals. They will meet you where you are, answer all of your questions, and create a customized plan with achievable milestones. You’ll also be able to attend office hours and regular group training calls that are hosted by other coaches, giving you the ability to learn from our entire coaching team!
If you read through the selfpublishing.com reviews we have above, you’ll see that our 1:1 coaching and our author community are frequently our authors’ favorite part of the selfpublishing.com programs. And we’d agree!
What types of books does selfpublishing.com publish?
If you have a book idea, we’ll help you publish it. Full stop. Here at selfpublishing.com, we’ve worked with authors in just about every genre. We have specific programs dedicated to nonfiction, fiction, memoir, and children’s books authors. And within each genre, we have different offerings that cater to individual needs and where you may be in the self-publishing journey. You can compare the benefits and features of our core offerings here.
Finally, if you’re looking for a professional ghostwriting service that gives you start-to-finish support and leaves you with a published book in your hand, we have a dedicated team just for you!
How many books has selfpublishing.com published?
We’ve worked with 1,000s of authors – some of whom have published MULTIPLE books with us – and currently help publish an average of 4 books a day. Needless to say, we have refined the process and our team truly understands how to help you turn your idea into a bestseller!
Does selfpublishing.com publish books for people?
We don’t publish your book in the traditional sense, but we do help you with book editing and production, as well as some of the more technical aspects of self-publishing – like selecting a book cover, doing professional book formatting, KDP uploads, and more. These are done-for-you services that are included in most of our programs.
That being said, selfpublishing.com does not actively publish your book for you. You are still in charge of all the creative decisions and overall process of publishing (that’s where the “self” in self-publishing comes in). And you will keep 100% of the royalties from your book or novel.
We are here as your publishing partner, ready to answer questions, provide training, help you overcome any obstacles, and celebrate with you when you reach bestseller status!