Self-Publishing: A Beginner's Guide

Thinking of self-publishing but not sure where to start? Or already on your publishing journey and wondering if you're heading in the right direction?

Join bestselling husband-and-wife authors Adrian Wills (AJ Wills) and Amanda Wills (AJ McDine) for a practical, honest guide to turning your finished manuscript into a professionally published book.

Between them, they've published more than 40 novels and have nearly 30 years' experience building successful independent author careers.

They'll cover where it's worth investing your money (and where it isn't), the importance of professional editing and cover design, writing compelling blurbs, formatting, publishing ebooks, paperbacks and audiobooks, marketing on a budget, growing your readership through newsletters and social media, avoiding common scams, and the biggest mistakes they made so you don't have to.

Whether your goal is to build a full-time writing career or simply hold your own book in your hands, you'll leave with practical advice, trusted resources and a clear roadmap for your self-publishing journey.

AJ WILLS and AJ MCDINE are bestselling authors who have built full-time writing careers through self-publishing.

After publishing their debut novels on the same day in 2013, the Kent couple have gone on to write more than 40 books between them, selling hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide.

Amanda is also published by Bookouture, a division of Hachette, giving her first-hand experience of both independent and traditional publishing.

Former journalists, Adrian and Amanda now spend their days writing, publishing and marketing their own books, while sharing what they've learned with other authors through talks, workshops and literary festivals.

Their practical, down-to-earth approach is based on nearly 30 years of combined experience navigating the ever-changing world of indie publishing.