Awesome Self Publishing

       

A curated list of awesome tools, resources, communities, and platforms for self-publishing authors.

Whether you're writing your first eBook, publishing a paperback on demand, or launching an audiobook, self-publishing empowers creators to bring their stories directly to readers. This list includes platforms, marketing tools, design resources, and educational content for every step of the self-publishing journey.

Contents

• Publishing Platforms
• Print-on-Demand Services
• eBook Creation & Formatting
• Cover Design
• Marketing & Promotion
• Distribution & Aggregators
• Audiobooks
• Writing Tools
• Legal & Business
• Communities & Learning
• Podcasts & Blogs
• Books
• Related Awesome Lists

Publishing Platforms

• Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) – Self-publish eBooks and paperbacks to Amazon.
• Draft2Digital – Distribute eBooks to multiple retailers.
• Smashwords – eBook publishing and distribution platform.
• Lulu – Publish and print books, calendars, and more.
• Apple Books for Authors – Publish directly to Apple Books.
• Google Play Books Partner Center – Publish eBooks for Android users.

Print-on-Demand Services

• IngramSpark – Global print and distribution services.
• BookBaby – POD, eBook conversion, and distribution.
• Blurb – Custom photo and trade books with print-on-demand.

eBook Creation & Formatting

• Reedsy Book Editor – Free online book formatting tool.
• Atticus – Writing and formatting tool for eBooks and print.
• Calibre – Open-source eBook management and conversion.
• Scrivener – Long-form writing and organization tool.

Cover Design

• Canva – Easy-to-use online design tool with book cover templates.
• BookBrush – Cover creator and marketing graphics for authors.
• 99designs – Custom book cover contests and designers.

Marketing & Promotion

• BookBub Partners – Promotions for eBooks and new releases.
• StoryOrigin – Cross-promotions, email list growth, and ARC distribution.
• BookFunnel – Deliver ARCs, grow your newsletter, and promote books.
• Booksprout – ARC and review management platform.
• Goodreads – Author profile and community engagement.

Distribution & Aggregators

• PublishDrive – Global distribution for eBooks, print, and audiobooks.
• StreetLib – eBook, print, and audiobook distribution.
• Kobo Writing Life – Publish directly to Kobo.

Audiobooks

• ACX – Audiobook production and distribution on Audible and iTunes.
• Findaway Voices – Audiobook narration and global distribution.
• Authors Republic – Distribute to 50+ audiobook platforms.

Writing Tools

• Grammarly – Grammar and style checker.
• ProWritingAid – Writing coach and editor.
• Hemingway Editor – App to make your writing bold and clear.
• NovelPad – Cloud-based novel writing platform.

Legal & Business

• Creative Commons Licenses – Licensing your work.
• Copyright Basics (U.S.) – Registering and understanding copyright.
• ISBN Canada – Get free ISBNs in Canada.
• ISBN USA (Bowker) – Purchase ISBNs in the U.S.

Communities & Learning

• 20BooksTo50K – Facebook group for indie authors.
• Self-Publishing Formula – Training and community for authors.
• Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi) – Professional group for self-published writers.

Podcasts & Blogs

• The Creative Penn – Writing and publishing advice with Joanna Penn.
• Self Publishing Show – Indie author interviews and tips.
• Kindlepreneur Blog – Marketing and Kindle publishing strategies.

Books

• Let’s Get Digital by David Gaughran – How to self-publish and market your book.
• Write. Publish. Repeat. by Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant – Blueprint for indie success.
• The Business of Being a Writer by Jane Friedman – A realistic guide to earning a living as a writer.

Related Awesome Lists

• Awesome Blogging – Blogging tools, tips, and platforms.
• Awesome Content Marketing – Promote your book with effective content strategies.
• Awesome Email Marketing – Build and manage your reader mailing list.
• Awesome Ghost – Self-publishing content via Ghost CMS.

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