Self-Publishing

Self-publishing enables authors to take complete control of the entire publishing process and put their book out into the marketplace. With print and digital technology now much further advanced, it is far from unheard of for self-published books to sit on bestseller charts and, while it does bring about a workload beyond simply being dedicated to writing, authors that have committed to this process have enjoyed the creative freedom it can offer. Here are a number of useful advice articles on essential things to consider if you’re thinking about self-publishing your book.

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6 min read
30th June 2026
Writing a book is never as simple as you think. In this article, debut novelist Stuart Blake explains the long journey his book went on between...
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5 min read
30th June 2026
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30th June 2026
The journey to publication is not always easy. Debut author Tracey Atkinson-Page tells how writing courses of all kinds can help build your skills...
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9 min read
16th December 2025
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16th December 2025
We spoke to Nathan James, Sales Director at Softwood Books, about the self-publishing company and what a writer can expect from their services.