An Expanded Guide to Self-Publishing Books in 2025

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***This article is expanded information from research for another article. It started out as this article, and I will link the article that I was doing the research for at the end of this post.***

1. Writing & Content Creation — Expanded Guide

Writing and content creation are the foundation of a successful self-publishing career. Whether you’re working on your next book, building your audience, or repurposing content, this area requires a consistent and strategic approach to maximize results.

1.1 Generating Book Ideas (Finding the right topics to write about)

Before you start writing, you need a strong book idea that aligns with your expertise, passion, and market demand.

Daily or Weekly Tasks:

✅ Research reader interests — Use tools like Amazon, Google Trends, or AnswerThePublic to find popular topics.

✅ Survey your audience — Ask your email list or social media followers what they struggle with.