The Red-Hot Truth About Self-Publishing a Book: Busting the Myths About Independent Publishing

Forget the rumors and hype. Here’s the truth about self-publishing.

Have you thought about self-publishing a book? Are you curious about why writers are self-publishing? Have you wondered if self-publishing is more or less difficult than it looks? Is self-publishing a passing fad or an easy road to riches?

Award-winning author Alexandra Amor answers all these questions and more in The Red-Hot Truth About Self-Publishing a Book. An independent author since 2009, Alexandra shares all the lessons she’s learned and the mistakes she’s made along the way.

This is a ‘why to’ rather than a ‘how to’ book in order to help you decide whether self-publishing is the right choice for you.

In this book you will learn:

• exactly what self-publishing is • the skills you need (or need to develop) to successfully self-publish • the scams to steer clear of • how choosing the right genre will support your success • the roadblocks and set-backs you might encounter and how to not let them stop you • the mindset necessary to self-publish • and much more.

If you’re on the fence about self-publishing, or are feeling overwhelmed and confused by the contradictory information you’ve read, The Red-Hot Truth About Self-Publishing a Book will cut through the hype and give you just the facts you need to make the decision that’s right for you.

© 2025 Fat Head Publishing (Audiobook): 9781988924496

Release date

Audiobook: 17 September 2025