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Fictionoutline
Fiction Book Outline Template

Use this template to plan your book and develop great story arcs.

Fiction Writing Prompts
Fiction Writing Prompts

Find your next book idea with 200+ prompts in 8 popular genres.

Character Dev
Character Development Worksheet

Build a robust cast of characters who feel real to your readers.

Fiction Handbook 1
The Ultimate Fiction Handbook

Get expert lessons to strengthen your story and writing.

Story Structure
Story Structure Templates

Choose from 3 templates to craft a bestselling story readers love. 

Writing Software
Which Writing Software is Best for You?

Take this 2-minute quiz to find out!

Nonfictionoutline 1
Nonfiction Outline Template

Write your book in less time with a pre-formatted nonfiction outline.

Strong Verbs List
Strong Verbs List

Captivate readers and keep them hooked with these words.

Fiction Outline Challenge 2
Fiction Outline Challenge

Outline your bestselling fiction novel in just 1 weekend.

Publishing Path
Which Publishing Path is Best for You?

Take this 2-minute quiz to find out!

Published
Copy of Published.

Get the top book for learning how to self-publish on Amazon.

Selfpublishing Company
Which Self-Publishing Company is Right For You?

Find your best match with our quiz.

Authortraining
Best-Selling Author Training

Learn how to write and publish your book in 90 days!

Book Cover Checklist
Book Cover Design Checklist

Make sure your book cover stands out from the rest.

Author Website
Author Website Checklist

Get a list of everything you need to sell more books online.

Social Media For Authors
Social Media for Authors

Learn how to build a strong brand and connect with your future readers.

Free Resources

Writing

Nonfictionoutline 1
Nonfiction Outline Template

Write your book in less time with a pre-formatted nonfiction outline.

Fictionoutline
Fiction Book Outline Template

Use this template to plan your book and develop great story arcs.

Writing Software
Which Writing Software is Best for You?

Take this 2-minute quiz to find out!

Fiction Writing Prompts
Fiction Writing Prompts

Find your next book idea with 200+ prompts in 8 popular genres.

Fiction Handbook 1
The Ultimate Fiction Handbook

Get expert lessons to strengthen your story and writing.

Story Structure
Story Structure Templates

Choose from 3 templates to craft a bestselling story readers love. 

Strong Verbs List
Strong Verbs List

Captivate readers and keep them hooked with these words.

Character Dev
Character Development Worksheet

Build a robust cast of characters who feel real to your readers.

Fiction Outline Challenge 2
Fiction Outline Challenge

Outline your bestselling fiction novel in just 1 weekend.

Publishing

Published
Copy of Published.

Get the top book for learning how to self-publish on Amazon.

Publishing Path
Which Publishing Path is Best for You?

Take this 2-minute quiz to find out!

Selfpublishing Company
Which Self-Publishing Company is Right For You?

Find your best match with our quiz.

Authortraining
Best-Selling Author Training

Learn how to write and publish your book in 90 days!

Book Cover Checklist
Book Cover Design Checklist

Make sure your book cover stands out from the rest.

Marketing

Author Website
Author Website Checklist

Get a list of everything you need to sell more books online.

Social Media For Authors
Social Media for Authors

Learn how to build a strong brand and connect with your future readers.

Free Training

Your Book Is Written Now What A Step By Step Guide To Go From Draft To Book

Your Book Is Written, Now What?A Step-By-Step Guide To Go From Draft to Book

Learn how to take your rough draft and turn it into a book that’s ready to publish. You’ll get a complete overview of the book production process – editing, formatting, cover design, and more – with expert tips to help you do each one yourself.

This free training is for authors who have their draft started and are ready to self-publish a professional book that’s worthy of best-seller status!

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3 Key Principles to Keeping Your Book at #1 for 100 Consecutive Days

Get insider advice for reaching best-seller status and selling more copies of your book. This training covers everything you need to do in the 3-4 months after self-publishing to make the most from your book launch.

These marketing tips will help take your success to the next level.

3 Key Principles to Keeping Your Book at #1 for 100 Consecutive Days

Get insider advice for reaching best-seller status and selling more copies of your book. This training covers everything you need to do in the 3-4 months after self-publishing to make the most from your book launch.

These marketing tips will help take your success to the next level.

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How to Market Your Book so it Gets Read by as Many People as Possible 

Become a marketing master with proven tactics from the selfpublishing.com team. We’ve helped self-publish 100’s of books – and are sharing with you some of the most successful strategies for getting more readers.

This training is a beginner-friendly crash course in marketing for both fiction and nonfiction authors who want to sell more books.

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Lead Magnet Landing Pages

Lead Magnets & Landing Pages

How to explode your email list — even if you have no marketing experience.

Join for only $147

Book Formatting

Formatting Mini Course

The ultimate quick-start book formatting course for authors.

Get Access for only $15

Social Media For Authors

Social Media for Authors

Use your social media to sell more books, gain followers, & grow your author brand.

Get Access for only $147

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The Self Publishing School Podcast

Get behind-the-scenes details of $1m book launches, interviews with New York Times Bestselling Authors, real-world success stories from our authors, and actionable steps you can take on your own journey.

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The Self Publishing School Podcast

Get behind-the-scenes details of $1m book launches, interviews with New York Times Bestselling Authors, real-world success stories from our authors, and actionable steps you can take on your own journey.

MOST POPULAR EPISODES

Using Atomic Habits to Write & Publish a Book with James Clear

The Secret to Writing a Quality Memoir That Changes Lives with Lianne Saffer

How to Land a TEDx Talk as an Author with Susie Moore

How To Relaunch Your Book & Build Your Personal Brand with Andrew Biernat

The Anti-Hustle Guide to Book Marketing & 1M+ Copies Sold with Jadah Sellner