Put Your Expertise in Print: Self-Publishing for Creative Entrepreneurs

02/09/2025 52 min
Put Your Expertise in Print: Self-Publishing for Creative Entrepreneurs

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Send us a textIn this episode of Quilting on the Side, Andi and Tori discuss the journey of self-publishing, particularly in the quilting community. They share their personal experiences, reflection questions for aspiring authors, and the realities of the publishing process, including financial aspects and marketing strategies. Tori introduces the Self-Publishing Incubator, a program designed to support individuals in their publishing journey with a team of experts.Want to join the Self-Publishing Incubator? CLICK HERE!Key Takeaways:Self-publishing can be a fulfilling dream for many.Reflection questions can help determine if writing a book is right for you.Identifying your expertise is crucial for writing a book.Passion and curiosity can drive your writing topics.People often seek advice from you based on your skills.Self-publishing allows for creative control over your content.Financial realities of publishing can be challenging but manageable.The publishing process requires careful planning and documentation.Low-content books can be a viable publishing option.Support systems like the Self-Publishing Incubator can facilitate the publishing journey.Mentioned in the Episode: Published! The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies SoldChapters00:00 The Journey of Self-Publishing14:28 Deciding Between Fiction and Non-Fiction25:00 The Self-Publishing Experience28:42 The Journey of Self-Publishing33:01 Understanding Book Pricing and Profitability35:35 The Importance of Quality in Publishing40:02 The Role of Editors in the Publishing Process44:06 Exploring Low Content Publishing48:56 Launching the Self-Publishing IncubatorWant to Support the Podcast and Unlock Exclusive Perks and Content?Join our Quilting on the Side Patreon community! By becoming a patron, you'll gain access to behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and exclusive resources to help you grow your quilting journey. Plus, your support helps keep the podcast thriving! Click here to join.Want More Quilting Content?🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed📌 Sign up for our weekly newsletter📌 Follow us on InstagramPodcast Details:Co-Hosts:Tori McElwain @heytori.techAndi Stanfield @truebluequiltsSupport the showIf you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.