Introduction to the audiobook, Successful Self-Publishing, Fourth Edition. Written and narrated by Joanna Penn.

Want to self-publish your book but don't know where to start? Worried it's too complex or you don't have the right skills?

This updated and expanded Fourth edition of Successful Self-Publishing provides everything you need to successfully self-publish your book in ebook, print, and audio formats, plus proven marketing strategies to reach more readers.

Written by award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joanna (J.F.) Penn, this practical guide shares the exact methods used to publish more than forty books and build a multi-six-figure author business.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll discover:

A quick-start roadmap for self-publishing your first book

Step-by-step instructions for publishing professional-quality ebooks, print books, and audiobooks

The sites and services to trust and how to avoid the scams

Marketing strategies that work for both fiction and non-fiction

New in the 4th Edition:

Updated publishing platforms and opportunities

Expanded section on direct sales, special editions and crowdfunding

Practical guidance on using AI tools effectively as an artisan author

Whether you're writing your first book or you're an experienced author looking to expand your publishing business, this guide provides actionable steps without overwhelming technical jargon.

Start your indie author journey today with confidence. Try Successful Self-Publishing!