Write & Self-Publish a Book

Write, publish and market a book on Amazon KDP.

Start with Basic Elements of a Film Script for BEGINNERS! (How To Format, Read and Write a Screenplay!) (10 min, Makayla Lysiak), then 7 Cringeworthy MISTAKES Beginner Writers Make ❌ (avoid these pitfalls!) (17 min, Abbie Emmons). All 30 lessons in Write & Self-Publish a Book are free. No degree. A laptop. A starter kit costs about $95. Royalties of 35% to 70% on ebooks; many authors build series.

To start: No degree. A laptop. Earning: Royalties of 35% to 70% on ebooks; many authors build series.

1. Write it

   Story and craft.

   • Basic Elements of a Film Script for BEGINNERS! (How To Format, Read and Write a Screenplay!) (10 min, Makayla Lysiak, Beginner)
   • 7 Cringeworthy MISTAKES Beginner Writers Make ❌ (avoid these pitfalls!) (17 min, Abbie Emmons, Beginner)
   • 7 Easy Ways to Give Your Characters INSTANT CHEMISTRY 😍 (13 min, Abbie Emmons, Beginner)

2. Publish it

   KDP, formatting and covers.

   • How to Write a Book from Start to Finish *BEGINNER FRIENDLY* (51 min, Abbie Emmons, Beginner)
   • How to Format a Book in Microsoft Word for Amazon KDP (Step-by-Step) (16 min, Sean Dollwet, Beginner)
   • STOP SELLING YOUR BOOKS ON AMAZON KDP (Do This Instead) | I Quit Amazon KDP (19 min, Stephanie - Self-Published Author, Intermediate)
   • The Copyright Mistake That Cost Me Six Figures on Amazon KDP! (12 min, Jenny Hansen Lane, Intermediate)
   • 5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING ON AMAZON KDP (15 min, Latoya Nicole Official, Intermediate)
   • Book Formatting Mistakes Indie Authors Make ❌ Avoid These Cringeworthy Errors! (17 min, Abbie Emmons, Intermediate)

3. Market it

   Ads, email and launch.

   • The BEST Facebook Ads Tutorial for Beginners (Full Guide) (74 min, Ben Heath, Beginner)
   • Step-By-Step Facebook Ads Tutorial for Beginners (66 min, Ben Heath, Beginner)
   • How To Convert Customers With Cold Emails | Startup School (33 min, Y Combinator, Intermediate)
   • Substack Growth Guide | The only video you need to watch if you want to launch a Substack in 2026 (17 min, Jade Beason, Intermediate)
   • 4 Proven Email Marketing Templates (10 min, Alex Cattoni, Intermediate)
   • Email Marketing Tutorial: How To Write Emails That DOUBLE Conversions (14 min, Alex Cattoni, Intermediate)

4. Make it well enough to sell

   Consistent quality, honest pricing for your time and materials, and photos that sell.

   • How to do EPIC PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY! (18 min, Peter McKinnon, Intermediate)
   • PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY (15 min, Peter McKinnon, Intermediate)
   • How To Price For B2B | Startup School (18 min, Y Combinator, Intermediate)
   • Your Prices are Killing You on eBay & Poshmark. The Magic $46.01 Rule. (10 min, Daily Refinement, Intermediate)
   • How to Price Smart and Sell Smarter | Clicks to Riches Show Ep. 18 (75 min, Printify, Intermediate)

5. Sell it

   List on Etsy and marketplaces, post where buyers look, and try a local market.

   • 7 EASY items that I sew and sell at the local Farmer's Market! (as a side hustle in 2021) (18 min, Thoughtful Creativity - CRAFT, SEW, DIY, Beginner)
   • How to Make Etsy Listing Videos (5 Easy Methods) (19 min, Printify, Beginner)
   • Start CRUSHING your INSTAGRAM game!! (14 min, Peter McKinnon, Intermediate)
   • CRAFT FAIR GOLD!! 50 Notebooks For $10(PERFECT GIFT)! The Secret Is… (13 min, The Posh Paper Lady, Intermediate)
   • Finding Success on Etsy: Improve Your Etsy SEO Ranking with Starla Moore (59 min, Printify, Intermediate)

6. Build your own shop

   Your own store, shipping and packaging, and being found on Google.

   • Complete SEO Course for Beginners: Learn to Rank #1 in Google (117 min, Ahrefs, Beginner)
   • Shopify Tutorial for Beginners: From Start to Working Store with Printify (133 min, Printify, Beginner)
   • Get Started With Shopify (66 min, Printify, Beginner)
   • How to Package Pottery SAFELY for Shipping (23 min, Florian Gadsby, Intermediate)
   • How to Offer Combined Shipping on eBay (27 min, Daily Refinement, Intermediate)