One of the perks of being a VIP Member is access to Author Academy. These resources will help you along every step of the self-publishing process and include templates, ebook guides, videos and courses so you can learn best practices for publishing your book!

1. Videos
2. Self-Publishing Basics
3. Editing and Cover Design
4. Formatting/Layout
5. Marketing
6. Distribution
7. Other Resources
8. Discounts

Videos

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How to Avoid Common Self Publishing Mistakes

A walk through the most common self-publishing mistakes and how to avoid them.

Beginner’s Guide to Online Retailers

An overview of the basic steps in selling your print and digital books online.

Different Types of Editing for Your Book

Explore the different types of editing you will most likely need for your book.

Best Practices for Ebook Fonts

With these guidelines you will save yourself and your formatter from many frustrations and get your book into the hands of readers now.

The Basics of Print and Ebook Formatting

Understand the different types of files you will need to output for your print and eBook.

How to QA Your Ebook

Use these tips to make sure the ebook you put out into the world is error-free.

Distribution Options for Your Book

An overview of 3rd party distribution (Smashwords vs. Draft2Digital).

How to Copyright Your Book

Learn how to copyright your self-published book.

How to Send Review Copies of Your Book to Reviewers

A walk through the various ways you can send your book out to potential reviewers.

How to Get Press for Your Book

Discover how to get press and mentions for your book.

Tools to Sell Directly

An overview of a variety of tools used to sell directly from your website.

Self-Publishing Basics

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Successfully Self-Publish

You’re Done. Now What?
A quick primer on the self-publishing industry, pricing your book and steps to self-publishing.

Successfully Self-Publish

You’re Done. Now What?
A quick primer on the self-publishing industry, pricing your book and steps to self-publishing.

How to Avoid Common Self-Publishing Mistakes

A walk through the most common self-publishing mistakes and how to avoid them.

How to Avoid Common Self-Publishing Mistakes

Companion slides to video: How to Avoid Common Self-Publishing Mistakes. (Slides in .PDF format)

Assembling a Rock-Star Publishing Team

Tips for hiring the best people to help you self-publish.

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Self-Publishing Tips Blog

A collection of Bibliocrunch blog posts on all things self-publishing.

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Basics of Children’s Book Publishing

Publishing a children’s book? This guide with Goose Bottom Books decision tree will help guide you through the process.