Publish a book.

Publish a book.

🌍 AnywhereπŸ”„ RepeatableπŸ‘€ 13+
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Whether fiction or non-fiction, completing a book requires disciplined daily writing habits and multiple rounds of editing. Consider self-publishing platforms for faster publication or traditional publishers for broader distribution. The hardest part is often finishing the first draft - focus on getting the story down before perfecting every sentence.

Difficulty
65/100Hard
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Cost
$500 – $5,000
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Time
longer
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People
1+
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Setting
indoor
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Season
any
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Equipment
computer

People who tried this

β€œI launched my first edition with a lot of excitement (Dec 2024) and a few social media posts, and I remember how nervous I felt the day of the launch. Shared about it with friends and family, and it began to quiet down after a few weeks. A few who read the book told me the stories were good. Over time, sales fell to zero, and I didn't know how to market. I was told you need to learn to shamelessly promote your book. I couldn't. Then I went on to improve the first edition in every way I could. It reads better now, the stories being the same. I launched the second edition quietly, without even telling a soul, no social media promos, zero word about it, except now, perhaps :)”
mixedβ€” No-Bend-1816 Β· r/selfpublishingsource β†—
β€œI am living this right now as well. My book was released on April 7th, and pretty much feels like it fell into a void, which I guess it basically did. It's hard to feel a sense of accomplishment when no one knows about it and you have no idea how to make it visible.”
mixedβ€” Spirality_ZS Β· r/selfpublishingsource β†—

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