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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 7 MIN

How Much Do Authors Make? The Real Number Is Way Higher Than You Think

from Self Publishing School: How To Write A Book That Grows Your Impact, Income, And Business · host Chandler Bolt, Founder of selfpublishing.com

In this episode, you'll learn the two ways to make money from a book, how self-publishing can dramatically increase your royalties, and why the biggest opportunity is using a book to generate leads, clients, and revenue for your business. We break down the exact revenue calculator we use to help authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and business owners estimate the ROI of writing a book, build a profitable book marketing strategy, and turn a book into a long-term business asset. You'll also see real examples of entrepreneurs who generated six and seven figures from their books and learn why most authors leave money on the table.Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. http://selfpublishing.com/work-with-usSubscribe to write, publish, and win as an author https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcom?sub_confirmation=1Popular Free Resources:Nonfiction Book Outline Template: https://publish.selfpublishing.com/nonfiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedFiction Book Outline Template:  https://publish.selfpublishing.com/fiction-outline-template/?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=default-linktree&last_touch_channel_new=Social&last_touch_medium=Form+EmbedPopular Playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFpVWf75KvbPpWF3SdyMnP6&si=qbHqsnjjUbOsmMrDhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFl-L4xN1W2uz4siiD9e8zq&si=VCT4xm3JGdyESZ5Xhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMFfolyNrLDKBC3IbOSINdrB&si=2ZWH_PRd-ebIQ3aohttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfjXPKaezjMHs7celI_IKH3B65ze-qSlQ&si=QUymbmW7l6iH_p1XFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@selfpublishingcomInstagram https://www.instagram.com/selfpublishingcom/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfpublishingdotcomFacebook https://www.facebook.com/selfpublishingcomFollow Chandler BoltInstagram https://www.instagram.com/chandler.bolt/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@realchandlerboltLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/chandlerbolt/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chandler.bolt1 Thousands of first-time authors have already turned their ideas into bestselling books with our guidance. You could be next. Book A Free Consultation Popular Free Resources:Download your 1-Page Book Launch PlanNonfiction Book Outline TemplateFiction Book Outline TemplateFollow selfpublishing.comYoutube Instagram TikTok Facebook Follow Chandler BoltYouTube...

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In this episode, you'll learn the two ways to make money from a book, how self-publishing can dramatically increase your royalties, and why the biggest opportunity is using a book to generate leads, clients, and revenue for your business. We break down the exact revenue calculator we use to help authors, coaches, consultants, speakers, and business owners estimate the ROI of writing a book, build a profitable book marketing strategy, and turn a book into a long-term business asset. You'll als...

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