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Free Self-Publishing Resources

Self-publishing is growing by leaps and bounds. More authors are exploring the benefits of self-publishing: greater flexibility, more control and the ability to print on demand.

But how do you achieve those goals?

At 48 Hour Books, we’ve created a variety of self-publishing resources, to take you from an idea to a beautifully printed book. If you’re a self-published author, or aspire to be one, we have tips, tools and information, plus a team of knowledgeable people who want to help.

Keep reading to discover the best self-publishing resources, and be sure to sign up below to receive even more valuable (and free!) resources.

How to Make a Book

We’ve collected some of our best tips and advice on how to make a book. We cover everything from formatting a book, tips for writers, book design, marketing and promotion.

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Writer's Tips

Get all our best tips and tricks in the 48 Hour Books blog. We cover all topics related to writing, self-publishing, marketing your work and more.

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Author Tools

48 Hour Books offers a variety of tools to assist self-publishing authors. Check out our:

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