Self Publishing Fiction

You intend to self-publish or have published a book or two. You’re not selling very well and wonder why not. You feel you should be doing something, but the thought of “marketing” gives you nightmares. You don’t want to become one of these people shouting “buy my book” on Twitter. But you would still love to start selling some books and pay some or even all of your bills with your writing income.

What if every child knew that the traits they might consider flaws or imperfections are their greatest gifts? What if they knew that what makes them “different” is actually their superpower? For that matter, what if every adult knew it, too? The Gift of Being Different is co-written by Monica and her 9 year old daughter Abigail. Inspired by Abigail's dyslexia diagnosis, this book explores the feelings that arise for children who do not learn in a typical manner and celebrates how those differences make them strong.

Bloomsbury presents Good Girl by Aria Aber, read by Mozhan Navabi. **Shortlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2025** **A Time Book of the Year 2025** A portrait of the artist as a young woman in a Berlin that can’t escape its history: an electric debut novel about the daughter of Afghan...

Green Peas is our name, and pranking’s our game! A symphony of alarm clocks at assembly? Yep, that was us. A stampede of fluffy guinea pigs? It’s next on our agenda. But for me, Cookie and Zeke, it’s about more than just fun. We’re determined to make a difference. And when the adults won’t listen, us kids will find a way to be heard—as long as we can stay out of detention! No activist is too small, no prank too big...and things are about to get personal.

In Dr Stephanie Dowrick’s most loved bestseller, she reconsiders the six great qualities that she herself depended upon in a time of great need. The timeless qualities of courage, fidelity, restraint, generosity, tolerance and forgiveness become new here. As Stephanie Dowrick shows in this intimate and inspiring book, these are the qualities that bring real hope even at times of confusion or grief, restoring a vital sense of compassion and connection.

In their 2014 best seller, Write. Publish. Repeat, authors Platt and Truant told a generation of indies the path to self-publishing success. In this long-awaited follow-up, they'll tell you what they've learned since, plus all the fiction-specific stuff they didn't include the first time around.

Stimolato dal professor Horowitz, Giorgio intraprende un profondo viaggio interiore che lo costringe a guardare in faccia la verità e ad analizzare chi è davvero, insieme alla natura dei sentimenti che prova per Valentina e per Miriam, sottoposta nel frattempo a un'operazione pericolosissima. Dopo molteplici peripezie che lo conducono a New York, Bangkok e Marbella, il manager si confida con Viscardi, che gli propone una visione della vita completamente diversa. Ma l'incontro con una bellissima duchessa sconvolge ancora una volta l'equilibrio sentimentale di Giorgio...

The message of this book is very simple - you can be happier. You can also be a source of happiness, encouragement and support for other people. Understanding that your happiness largely depends on your outlook on life, your inner values and resilience, and on the way you regard and treat other people, you can take charge of your large and small decisions in new and highly effective ways. This is essential emotional wisdom, supporting self-esteem, insight and respectful, joyful relationships.

A Piccadilly 11, la musica non è solo un sottofondo, ma una forza invisibile che intreccia vite, abbatte barriere e mette a nudo le fragilità umane. Attraverso il potere universale della musica, Jack scopre che ciò che davvero unisce le persone non è ciò che possiedono, ma ciò che sentono. In un viaggio fatto di errori, incontri e consapevolezze, emerge una verità semplice ma potente: gli uomini passano, ma la buona musica resta.

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century. He was a prescient critic of the countervailing pressures of society, and his ideology was disseminated through dozens of published essays and more than 1,500 public lectures. Emerson gradually moved away from the religious and social beliefs of his contemporaries, formulating and expressing the philosophy of transcendentalism in his 1836 essay Nature.

A laugh-out-loud, escapist summer holiday rom-com, perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Beth O’Leary and Sophie Kinsella. Chloe needs a holiday. She’s invisible to her boss, overworked and burnt out. What she gets is a chaotic wellness retreat at a sun-drenched Ibizan villa, run by a man whose...

Giorgio Prà insegue il successo e, caparbio, lo raggiunge quando è ancora giovane. Ha un talento fuori dal comune per gli affari, è innamorato della sua potente Porsche, determinato e sicuro di sé. Vacilla solo di fronte al fascino di certe donne pericolose: una su tutte, Giulia, ammaliatrice che sa ciò che vuole e come ottenerlo. Lavoro e vita privata si intrecciano in un vortice che lascia il protagonista senza fiato, tra manager di alto livello e donne dalla bellezza irresistibile.

In Self-Publish & Succeed, trusted best-selling author and entrepreneur Julie Broad shows you that writing a successful nonfiction book starts long before you write your first chapter. To write a book that boosts your brand, generates a profit, and makes you an influencer in your industry, you need the #noboringbooks way.

Transcendentalism embodies the concept that people have a deeper and more profound understanding of the world around them than simply by what they can glimpse with their senses. In this collection of essays and poems, the works of three transcendentalist authors are shared, each with their own impressions and opinions supporting the movement.

Dark skin, curly hair, freckles, and full lips. Smart, strong, funny, and friendly. Lilly knows that she does not look like her friends, and others have noticed. Through playful, lyrical lines, Lilly speaks up for every child who has been asked "What are you?" in this celebration of self-love and acceptance.

Jack has never played for a real soccer team—until now. When a surprise trial lands him at England’s top football academy, Jack leaves his small Texas town for the cutthroat world of elite youth soccer in London. But it’s nothing like he imagined. Every mistake is punished. Every pass is judged. Rival players want him gone. Out of his depth and way behind the others, Jack starts to wonder if he belongs. Then he discovers The Bandits—an underground crew of street soccer legends. No whistles. No coaches. No limits. Just pure, electric football that rewrites every rule he’s ever known.

Does your child wiggle constantly, forget things instantly, or take forever on homework? They're not misbehaving. They have ADHD. And they need to understand why their brain works differently. ADHD Kids: 12 Success Stories helps children ages 7-11 understand their ADHD through relatable characters facing familiar challenges: sitting still, remembering things, staying focused, controlling impulses, managing big feelings, starting tasks, keeping track of stuff, making friends, and discovering ADHD strengths.

Seventh grade is not going well for Will Levine. Kids at school bully him because of his funny-looking chin. His science teacher, Ms Kuper, finds out about the turtles he spent his summer collecting from the marsh behind school and orders him to release them back into the wild. And for his Bar Mitzvah community-service project, he has to go to the hospital to visit RJ, an older boy struggling with an incurable disease. Unfortunately, Will hates hospitals. At first, the boys don't get along, but then RJ shares his bucket list with Will.

Starting out as an indie author can be daunting, especially if you don't have much money to invest in marketing. If you've published one or more books but are struggling to get sales, this is the book for you!

Lessons from the Future—STORM the Empowered Empath is a heart-centered story that helps children understand and embrace their emotions. When fifth-grader Marlii meets her future self, Storm, she embarks on a journey of self-awareness, balance, and growth. Through gentle guidance and relatable lessons, Marlii learns that her sensitivity is not something to hide—it’s a powerful gift. More than a story, this complete learning experience gives children Grades 3-6 tools to practice empathy, emotional intelligence, and mindfulness.