The truth is that many people purchase and consume courses or other online content but don't necessarily apply the information correctly to achieve the results they seek. My chief aim when creating content, especially courses, is to provide the steps in a sequential order that enables my students to follow along and then TAKE ACTION as they progress. But what if you still have difficulty applying the rights steps? Do you feel there is a missing link or step you can't quite figure out that might make the difference between success and disappointment?

​

Below, I will outline some steps that could be the missing link, PLUS a great community you can join if you value self-improvement and sharing success with others.

​

Niche & Keyword Research:

Do you have the right niche and keyword research tools? Many avoid these super helpful tools because they want to avoid 'paying' for them. Let me hit you with a home truth. If you don't want to invest in these tools, you will significantly limit your chances of success. 

I recommend these tools because I use them for my research and the benefit of the one-off, lifetime purchase. 

​

✅ KDSPY: https://rebrand.ly/RomneyNelson-KDSPY (View my YouTube Tutorial HERE)

✅ Publisher Rocket: https://bit.ly/RomneyNelson-PublisherRocket (View my YouTube Tutorial HERE)

​

Cover Design:

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Most newcomers to publishing will try to cut corners somewhere in the first few months, and unfortunately, designing poor-quality and unappealing book covers is near the top of the list. If your book cover doesn't grab the customer's attention correctly, other components of the book publishing process will fail. Sometimes, people revert to cheap $10 designs on Fiverr. This may also equate to a poor and disappointing outcome. 

 

If you don't have any design experience, I recommend using a high-quality design service or seeking out reputable designers. It might cost you more upfront, but it will save you significant disappointment when your book just doesn't sell or grab customers' attention. 

 

Looking for High-End Book Cover Design? I recommend: ✅ 99Designs Visit HERE

​

An Alternative

If you want to learn design skills, you could consider taking a course and then using a platform like Canva.com. It's an amazing platform that I use beyond creating book covers. I use it for my YouTube channel and also for sales and marketing. I've created several tutorials on my channel and also have a course available on the website via : https://www.globalselfpublishing.com/self-publishing-courses 

​

Marketing and Advertising:

There are several elements to consider in marketing and advertising.

​

1. Have you developed a Launch Strategy? If not, just start with a very basic Step by Step plan. Visit the resource section of the website to download your copy. A launch strategy will provide alignment, encouragement, and a roadmap with steps you need to take from Day 1 to 30.

​

2. Advertising your book using Amazon Ads is a 'must have', and not optional. With so many books being published on platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct, you must stand out from other books and get in front of customers. Amazon will not automatically market your book because it's loaded on KDP. Even choosing the right keywords in your title and subtitle will have little impact if you do not market your book. Again, check out my website HERE if you need guidance.  

​

There are so many moving parts to self-publishing books, but hopefully, these initial tips will provide guidance on where many people initially try to cut corners and come un-stuck. 

​

If you would like more information, support, content or resources, please visit any of the below links.

Global Self Publishing: https://www.globalselfpublishing.com/

My YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@globalselfpublishing

Self-Publishing Courses: https://www.globalselfpublishing.com/self-publishing-courses

​

​

​