The publishing world has changed. You no longer need agents, gatekeepers, or permission to get your book into readers’ hands. Today, anyone can publish — but very few know how to do it correctly. Most new authors waste months guessing. They overpay for services. Choose the wrong platforms. Price their books poorly. Lose royalties. And treat publishing like a hobby instead of a business. This guide fixes that. The Complete Self-Publishing & Book Business Guide is a practical, step-by-step blueprint for turning your manuscript into a professional product — and your book into a real income stream. No theory. No fluff. No “guru” hype. Just the systems that actually work. Inside, you’ll learn how to: ✔ Publish on Amazon KDP and major retailers the right way ✔ Create professional covers and formatting that compete with traditional publishers ✔ Price strategically to maximize royalties ✔ Track sales, payments, and profits like a business ✔ Set up your own publishing company (LLC, ISBNs, contracts, workflows) ✔ Manage royalties and taxes without confusion ✔ Avoid the costly mistakes most first-time authors make ✔ Use modern AI tools to write, design, market, and scale faster Whether you’re publishing your first book or building a full publishing operation, this guide gives you the clarity and confidence to move forward. Because publishing isn’t just creative anymore. It’s a business. And now you can run it.Category and key words