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Is self-publishing still worth it in 2025? For nonfiction authors, the answer depends on understanding the evolving publishing landscape and the strategies that drive long-term success.
In this episode of Your Path to Book Publishing, discover seven essential steps to successfully self-publish a nonfiction book in today’s market. The episode also explores why more authors are choosing self-publishing over traditional or hybrid publishing — and the exact strategies being used to make it work.
Listeners will learn how the industry continues to shift: Amazon KDP and IngramSpark adjusting fees and policies, new print-on-demand platforms like BookVault creating fresh opportunities for direct sales, and AI tools supporting editing, book marketing, and metadata optimization. With reader trust in self-published books higher than ever, the bar for professional design, editing, and early reviews has also been raised.
What you’ll take away from this episode:
- The 7 key steps to self-publishing success in 2025
- How to navigate the trade-offs of cost vs. quality, speed vs. strategy, and control vs. credibility
- Distribution strategies that combine Amazon, IngramSpark, and direct-to-consumer sales
- Why early reviews fuel Amazon’s algorithm and long-term visibility
- How to think beyond the book by bundling with coaching, courses, and events
Whether exploring publishing options for authors, evaluating hybrid publishing, or ready to take the self-publishing route, this episode breaks down what it takes to publish and market a book that continues to work long after launch.
Tune in now to learn how nonfiction authors can build momentum, credibility, and impact through self-publishing.
Learn more about Your Path to Book Publishing by visiting Juxtabook.com and discover if traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid publishing is right for you.
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