Self-publishing means you take full ownership of publishing your book — from editing to cover design, formatting, uploading, pricing, and marketing. You act as both the author and the publisher.
Unlike traditional publishing, where a company takes control of your manuscript (and most of your royalties), self-publishing puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide what your book looks like, how it’s priced, where it’s sold, and when it launches.
You can self-publish in both print and digital formats, on global platforms like Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, or even sell directly from your website.
It’s not about doing everything alone — it’s about owning your creative vision. Whether you hire help or not, you make the calls.
That’s the power of self-publishing.