Self-Publishing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide

Self-Publishing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide

Update: 2025-12-17
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Think you have to be tech-savvy or “ready” to publish your book?


You don’t.


In this episode, I’ll walk you through the exact steps I take to self-publish — without overwhelm, confusion, or perfection. Whether you’re just starting to write or sitting on a finished manuscript, you’ll learn how simple it really is to get your book into readers’ hands.


👩‍💻 We’ll cover:

• How to set up your FREE Amazon self-publishing account

• What you actually need to publish (and what can wait)

• Budget-friendly tools and resources for editing, formatting, and cover design

• The one mindset shift that helped me finally start


📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Set up your free Amazon KDP account: https://kdp.amazon.com

• Get your ISBN (optional): https://www.bowker.com

• Formatting software I use (Mac only): https://vellum.pub

• Affordable cover design: https://getcovers.com

• Find freelance editors/designers: https://reedsy.com

• Book metadata/SEO tips: https://publishdrive.com/how-to-choose-keywords-for-amazon-kdp.html


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Self-Publishing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide

Self-Publishing Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide

Kathleen Guire, Author