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Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business

Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com
Self Publishing
Self Publishing School
Self-Publishing
Entrepreneurship
Book Marketing
Book Publishing
Marketing
Public Speaking
Ghostwriting
Sales
Nanowrimo
Traditional Publishing
Storytelling
Amazon
Personal Branding
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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 read... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Gaynard
Author of Community Made, founder/CEO of Mastermind Talks
Community Made, Mastermind Talks
Episode: 3 Things Every Author Needs Before Launching on Kickstarter
Hal Elrod
Author of The Miracle Morning; international keynote speaker and success coach
The Miracle Morning brand
Episode: 3 Ways Hal Elrod Sold 3 Million Copies Of His Self Published Book
Courtney Johnson
Author of Career Cheat Codes
Author, Career Cheat Codes
Episode: How to Get 6 Figure Advance as a First-time Author (with Courtney Johnson)
Kassidy Warren
Prolific creator and real estate educator featured on the episode
Individual guest
Episode: Why a Book is Better Than a $50k Ad Budget (with Kassidy Warren)
Stu McLaren
Membership expert and collaborator on the book-based membership model
McLaren Marketing / Membership site expert
Episode: The Book to Membership Strategy That Generates Millions
Ali Tugwell
Author success coach at selfpublishing.com and published author of Word Awakening, Stop Writers Lock and Start Creating Impact Now.
selfpublishing.com
Episode: Your business is leaving money on the table if you don’t do this...
Pace Morby
Real estate investor and author who discusses publishing strategy and ecosystem-building
Episode: How to Build Authority and 10x Your Revenue (from Pace Morby's Book Launch Plan)
Tai Anderson
Musician turned marketer and author, former bass player for Third Day
Market Like a Rockstar / Self Publishing School
Episode: Building Tai Anderson's Book Launch Plan in 22 Minutes
Allie Tugwell
Author Success Coach for selfpublishing.com and Amazon bestselling author
Self publishing.com
Episode: 5 Ways To Blast Through Writers Block

Host

Chandler Bolt
Host of Self Publishing School Podcast; Founder/CEO of Self Publishing School / selfpublishing.com

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • MVP - Most Valuable Podcast!

    I subscribed to the self-publishing school years ago and let life get in the way of me writing my book. Every time I listen, I am inspired and reinvigorated to get it done. Chandler and his team put out such generous and useful content. Any aspiring writer or entrepreneur will find tons of value from this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mamaentrepreneur
    United States4 months ago
  • Great For Writers

    I have listened over the last year or two, & I hear wonderful success stories of writers doing 6 to 8 figures or more with the strategies here. I am working on a book, so that I will be your next success story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheeRealLisa
    United States6 months ago
  • Inspiring

    I have wanted to write my story for the longest time but never knew how to get it to the masses. I’m excited to learn more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALTDberger
    United States6 months ago
  • Amazing content

    I love the content and information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flowerchild011
    United States6 months ago
  • Glad you are back

    Looking forward to even more valuable information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joyful2U2
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are consistently described as knowledgeable and results-focused, providing concrete strategies.
Listeners appreciate the practical, step-by-step guidance for turning a manuscript into a revenue engine.
Many comments highlight motivation and clarity, noting the episodes are easy to implement and consistently valuable.
The show is praised for actionable advice and real-world examples from successful authors and business builders.
The overall sentiment is that the podcast is a trustworthy resource for writers seeking to monetize publishing.

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3 Things Every Author Needs Before Launching on Kickstarter
Q: Were there any strategic things that you did that really moved the needle or what have you learned in this process?
The guest details how a highly targeted list of 810 core supporters—people he believed could champion the book—was leveraged to drive initial momentum, followed by consistent, transparent updates and thoughtful tier design to convert backers into ongoing champions.
The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson)
Q: How does the book translate into actual client acquisition or business outcomes?
The book serves as a credibility amplifier and lead generator for higher-ticket services, including 2K and potentially 10K engagements, with podcast appearances and funnel integration enhancing conversions.
The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson)
Q: What were the budget considerations and how did you allocate spend for the launch?
Costs included writing retreats, coaching, marketing, and a launch party, totaling around $50,000, with ongoing investment in editing, formatting, and audiobook negotiations.
The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson)
Q: Why did you choose this topic and how does it tie into your business goals?
Writing about personal branding allowed Courtney to reach a larger TAM (young career folks) and to transition readers into her broader offerings, including LinkedIn classes and coaching.
The One Page Book Launch Plan: Sell What They Want, Give What They Need (with Courtney Johnson)
Q: What's the book about and what's the bumper sticker for Career Cheat Codes?
The book teaches a practical framework for building a personal brand and gaining visibility, aimed at early-career professionals who want to understand and leverage the rules of career advancement without cringe.

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A practical, outcomes-focused show for aspiring and existing authors who want to use books as a leverage point for growth, credibility, and revenue. Episodes commonly cover launch strategies, monetization, and building a personal brand around a published work, with guests ranging from best-selling authors to business educators and real estate investors who use publishing to scale their ventures. The tone is actionable and tactical, often pairing real-world numbers with step-by-step plans, templates, and checklists to map a manuscript into ongoing client acquisition, programs, and speaking opportunities. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on MVP-style launches, long-term momentum, and turning a single book into an ecosystem or movement tha... more

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7. Pace Morby
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