Kristen Martin
Kristen Martin
HOW TO SELF-PUBLISH YOUR FIRST BOOK STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS
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47 Comments
Warriors Prayer Boot Camp
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmGreat and informative. Thank you very much. 😀😁
Gospelwatcher
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI'll edit this shit myself!
Antinette Watson
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pm1. So funny i was just saying this the other. I love it. Its a good book but im literally tired of reading my book smh lol
Danielle Hayle
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmHi Do you have a video on how to set up ISBNS?
JustLuc
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pm1:40 I died 😂 (no pun intended)
Sara Shine's Studio
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmDoes anyone know if you are supposed to add the text with illustrations before uploading to these programs, or if you are supposed to add them when you get there. (For Children's picture books)
BTW, all the other information is awesome, TY.
M.K. Williams
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmHahaha yes, I've read each of my books so many times during editing that I could probably recite them. The "stab-yourself-in-the-eye" analogy is great!
Eva Finley
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmSince Createspace and Ingramspark are both POD, did you use one of the ebook and print options from Damonza?
Tomas Nofziger
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmFantastic cover. I really like it. A very helpful video that vasttly surpasses others I've watched on the same topic. Now its time to watch this one a few more times before going forward to your others. Many thanks.
zedata57
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmDo you know a UK site that deals with books from the UK? It's a very British story and I want to keep it like that. I had a bad experience from a self publishing website where they ignored me because I didn't pay the big bucks. They didn't really want to publish my book and waited until I got annoyed and lost my temper with them, then they had a reason to refuse to publish it. Can anyone help me? Please?
M G
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmHow do you choose ethical beta readers that will not distribute your work without your permission?
Deniese Dennis
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI am happy I found your video. They are super helpful :).
Athenias
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI know this video is a year old but do you know if instead of hiring a graphic designer for the cover we can comission an artist?
L Eazy
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmdope!!! thank you!!!!
Eugene Smiley
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmGreat Cover!
Gabrielle Angel Lilly
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmThanks for the well organized info! Nice makeup. 😉
Jen
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmseriously, how come you don't have 500K subscribers?! you are so well put together with your info and presentation, really impressive. I appreciate your info. thank you!
Graciela Newsam Leger
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmLove this!
Hatfield & McCoy
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmGreat Video! Great Information!
SED Property Line
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmLovely thanks for your knowledge
Osama Helmy
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmugh… wish I could have met you in person in Dallas! I just clicked on you and love your advice. thank you!
Wyatt H
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmThe cover looks amazing. I hope your book is supper successful.
Dominique Winningham
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmAwesome cover, and very informative video.
Soza Nerdified!
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI know I'm asking a few questions but do you need a isbn for a paperback through Ingram sparks and another for a paper back through create space. If I am debating on going through both for the benefits of each?
Author Marie Greaves
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmWow this was very helpful! A lot of info I've not heard from other self-published authors! How some authors publish a book a month is amazing to me. Can you go into more detail on setting up a publishing g company? Is this just for our (the authors) books or others books as well? Thanks!
Jam Dubuisson
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmWho is your cover designer
Susan Watson / emzadia
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI just found you, so I don't know anything about your books. That makes me a good cover analyst, I think, lol. Your cover is beautiful. I love the colors. Now for the details. There's a girl and a boy, so I assume there will be a romantic sub-plot. It reads as YA/NA. There is a futuristic-looking city in the distance, so there might be a utopian/dystopian plot. The omega symbol reads like a keyhole, so perhaps you have to be part of the Order of Omega to live in the shining city, and that comes with complications. I'm not sure whether the girl and boy are trying to get into the order, or are on the run from them. They look pretty relaxed, though. The fire and water coming out from the omega symbol tells me that perhaps as members of the order, they receive or develop some sort of elemental powers. I would definitely turn this over in the store to read the synopsis. I'm not a reader of books with magic in them, but I am a sci-fi nut. So, I am interested in learning more about the book. Is it a stand-alone? Or the sequel to the other book you mentioned? If it's part of a series, that is information I'd like to see on the cover. Hope this helps! Going to check out more of your videos now…and subscribing. 🙂
Yolanda Jones
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmawesome cover!!!
I'm not here
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI usually make my own covers using stocks but I feel it would be better if I have a professonal cover.
Gconey
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmWow good thing I still have a few months before I want to publish my book. I'm going to have to tighten up my screws and get well oiled so I can find a working brain, heart and courage. thanks Kristen, really informative video. who would have thunk Oz was in Texas.
Roxanne Pion
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmlove this advice. ty you rock!
Thessalin
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI've watched and read some other videos about self publishing and most are kinda meh. This was AWESOME! Thanks so much.
One question about cover designer please:
Did they do the artwork or is that a separate charge or agency?
JHeart LovesBooks
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmOmg yes please do one on how to start a publishing company. An yay thank you for the tips and ur cover is gorgeous 😍💟😊
The Mind Fleek
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmhey i don't know anything about the process of publishing a book and your videos are so helpful,you are amazing
DWriteLambily
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmCan you elaborate more on starting a publishing company in a future video? I'm a a little unclear on how to tackle this.
xLiontari
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmgreat cover definitely appealing
Kelly Moore
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI'm so overwhelmed 🙄 (insert head thump on table)
John Barberi
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmGreat videos, keep making them! Thank you for sharing your experience with the rest of us!
twibsies
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI literally fell in love with your channel!
Redrum
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmLoved the cover, your designer is really amazing!!
Monicabooklover
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmhaving a book publish is great but the writing part is so hard
hihomatey10
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmAmazing!!!
katniptime4me
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmYou are a godsend. thank you for taking the time to share your info. I am hoping to see your books in audio format soon. Keep writing!!!
Karen Galvan
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmthe cover looks amazing!!!
Vivien Reis
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmAhh the cover looks so good! I'm so excited for you! Great tips too btw, I've been thinking of creating my own publishing company but just hadn't researched it yet. Another great video 🙂
Tammy Faith
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmI love the cover ! :O <3
M. A. Hickman
January 8, 2021 - 4:59 pmGreat information. Thank you for sharing. it looks like I have my work cut out for me lol