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September 25, 2025 16 mins

 Self-publishing offers a host of benefits, including - and most importantly - that you get to retain all the rights to your content and you have full access to all of your marketing analytics

But in order to actually sell books and make the kingdom impact you want to make, you have to self-publish strategically. 

In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 things you should NOT do in order to self-publish a book that sells. 

Go grab a pen and notebook and let's dive in! 


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Snag a free copy of Your Path to Publishing

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Ep. 40 - Overcoming Fear as a Writer with Jenn Hand

 

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Step 1: Join a supportive community of nonfiction Christian writers at the free Facebook group Publish Like a Pro.

Step 2: Get more personalized support through 1:1 book coaching at www.dalenebickel.com/bookworthy-coaching 

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