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Learn how to write, publish and market a book that changes lives. Every week, I interview your favorite authors - the most successful authors on the planet - to see how they write & launch their books and to learn how they use books to grow their business. I’m your host, Chandler Bolt - CEO of selfpublishing.com and the host of the 8 Figure Principles Podcast. New episode every week! If you’re ready to turn your story into a published book, apply to work with our team here:: http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-us

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How Much Does It ACTUALLY Cost to Hire a Ghostwriter?

How much does it actually cost to hire a ghostwriter? In this video, I break down the four ghostwriter pricing tiers, why the cheapest ghostwriter usually becomes the most expensive book you will ever write, and whether AI makes ghostwriting cheaper. You will also learn how long ghostwriting takes, how to find a good ghostwriter, and why you should hire a process instead of a person. If you are budgeting for a ghostwritten book, watch this before you sign anything. Thousands of first-time au...

13 MIN

How Amazon Pays You to Publish Books (KDP Royalty Rates Explained)

Ever wonder how much money you actually keep when selling books on Amazon KDP? Chandler Bolt breaks down the exact math behind ebook, print, and audiobook royalty rates so you know your profit on every price point. Learn how to navigate print costs, leverage Kindle Unlimited page reads, take advantage of the Audible bounty program, and turn your book into a lucrative lead generator. Subscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=...

23 MIN

Authors That Always Fail? 7 Types of Authors with Shockingly High Failure Rates [Backed By Data]

Over 90% of self-published authors sell fewer than 100 copies because they fall into predictable mindset traps. In this video, Chandler Bolt breaks down real data from thousands of author consultations to reveal the seven types of authors who always fail, from the perfectionist to the DIY marketer. Discover how to overcome writer's block, avoid reliance on traditional publishing gatekeepers, build a launch team, and execute a high-converting book marketing strategy. Subscribe to write, publi...

19 MIN

Why Amazon KDP Bans Authors Who Did Nothing Wrong... (& How To Fix It)

Amazon KDP is suddenly banning self-publishing accounts without warning, deleting books and wiping out author revenue. In this video, selfpublishing.com reveals the six essential pre-publication checks you must perform to protect your account, from copyright compliance and AI disclosure to clean metadata and safe review strategies. Learn how to safeguard your rights, optimize your publishing cadence, and use our four-part appeal formula to reinstate a banned Amazon KDP account. Subscribe to ...

14 MIN

Is Spines Publishing a Scam? The Ultimate Spines Review (2026)

Thinking about using Spines Publishing to release your next book? Before you sign their contract, you need to understand the hidden fees, three-year expiration terms, and major control restrictions that trap authors. In this ultimate Spines review, selfpublishing.com breaks down what this AI hybrid publisher actually costs, why they keep a 30% royalty cut, and how losing account access puts your book at risk. Learn how to protect your rights, keep your book royalties, and make the right self-...

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