Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
It's less than one month until Powerless comes out! So I thought it would be a good time to take you through my publishing journey, from writing the book through to some of my marketing plans, including how much the self-publishing process cost. (Spoiler - it was a lot more than what many indie authors spend).
If you prefer to read, here's a blog post where I outline the self-publishing process, with some more detail on costs, timeframes, and what I would/wouldn't recommend: jacquelinepretty.com/powerless-self-publishing-steps-cost
TIME STAMPS:
1:16 - Write the book!
2:11 - Beta readers
3:31 - Manuscript critiques
10:43 - Copyedits
12:53 - Page design
14:47 - Proofread
15:48 - Cover design
19:32 - Distribution
21:58 - Marketing
23:26 - Competitions and conferences
ABOUT POWERLESS:
📚 Get the first three chapters for free at jacquelinepretty.com
🛍️Pre-orders: amazon.com/dp/B0BXFCQ32G
🔖Add to Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/123213427-powerless
⚠️Trigger warnings: Self harm, strong language, violence
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #indiepublishing
It's less than one month until Powerless comes out! So I thought it would be a good time to take you through my publishing journey, from writing the book through to some of my marketing plans, including how much the self-publishing process cost. (Spoiler - it was a lot more than what many indie authors spend).
If you prefer to read, here's a blog post where I outline the self-publishing process, with some more detail on costs, timeframes, and what I would/wouldn't recommend: jacquelinepretty.com/powerless-self-publishing-steps-cost
TIME STAMPS:
1:16 - Write the book!
2:11 - Beta readers
3:31 - Manuscript critiques
10:43 - Copyedits
12:53 - Page design
14:47 - Proofread
15:48 - Cover design
19:32 - Distribution
21:58 - Marketing
23:26 - Competitions and conferences
ABOUT POWERLESS:
📚 Get the first three chapters for free at jacquelinepretty.com
🛍️Pre-orders: amazon.com/dp/B0BXFCQ32G
🔖Add to Goodreads: goodreads.com/book/show/123213427-powerless
⚠️Trigger warnings: Self harm, strong language, violence
#selfpublishing #indieauthor #indiepublishing
