Publish It: A Crafter’s Guide to Self-Publishing

Turn your creative expertise into a published book—without the confusion.

You’ve got the knowledge. Let’s get it into print.

Ever dreamed of publishing a craft book but felt overwhelmed by the process? You’re not alone.

When I decided to write my first book, I was drowning in conflicting information online. Who had the right advice? Would it even apply to my niche? It was so time-consuming and overwhelming that I put it off for years.

After finally publishing my first craft book with a traditional publisher, I realized I wanted more control—over my content and my income. I had been independently publishing my crochet patterns on my blog for years, so why couldn’t I do the same for a book?

But figuring it out wasn’t easy. I spent months researching and making notes trying to simplify the process—and then I put that knowledge to work to publish my own book.

Now, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned in Publish It: A Crafter’s Guide to Self-Publishing—so you don’t have to go through the same struggle. You can cut straight to the important information you need to know to get your book out there.

This straight-to-the-point, no fluff guide walks you through everything you need to know about self-publishing, from idea to printed book, with clear, actionable steps tailored for crafters, makers, and designers. This guide saves you hours of research and gets straight to what you need to know to make your book a reality.

No unexplained jargon. No guesswork. Just everything you need to finally publish your book.

Because publishing a book shouldn’t feel impossible. And it doesn’t have to be.

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Who is this book for?

 I wrote Publish It because I believe crafters deserve to follow their dreams—and actually make a living from their creativity. But too often, crafters are taken advantage of or not taken seriously.

Why pour your heart into a book—one that wouldn’t exist without your idea or expertise—only to earn less than 10% of the profits?

Publish It is for crafters who dream of becoming published authors—but don’t want to hand over their creative control or earnings to someone else.

This book is for you if:

• You have an idea for a craft book but feel overwhelmed by the publishing process.
  
  
• You want to keep full ownership of your work—no contracts, no middlemen.
  
  
• You want to actually make money from your book, not just pennies per sale.
  
  
• You’re ready to take charge and turn your expertise into a high-quality, profitable book.
  
  
• You’re tired of spending hours researching – Just tell me what to do!

If you’ve been waiting for permission to publish your craft book—this is it.

What’s inside?

Self-publishing can feel like a maze of confusing decisions—but it doesn’t have to be. Publish It walks you through everything you need to know, step by step, with clear, actionable guidance designed specifically for crafters.

• Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing – Understand the pros and cons of each so you can make an informed decision. Spoiler: One of them lets you keep full creative control and most of the profits.
  
  
• Choosing the Right Publishing Platform – (i.e. Amazon KDP, IngramSpark) Which one is best for your book? I break it all down so you can publish smarter, not harder.
  
  
• The Nitty-Gritty of Book Setup – ISBNs, barcodes, trim sizes, paper quality options—it all matters. Get it right the first time with clear explanations and simple how-to’s.
  
  
• Pricing Your Book for Profit – Price too low, and you’re barely covering costs. Price too high, and no one buys. Learn everything that needs to be considered when pricing your book so you can make money and attract buyers.
  
  
• Marketing & Selling Your Book – Writing the book is one thing—getting it in front of readers is another. You’ll get a self-publishing checklist and a book launch marketing checklist so you know exactly what to do at every stage.
  
  
• Avoiding Common Self-Publishing Pitfalls – Learn what NOT to do when self-publishing. From rushing to publish to giving up too early, I’ll show you how to bypass the rookie errors and set yourself up for success.

This isn’t just another generic self-publishing guide—it’s designed specifically for crafters who want to take control of their publishing journey, create a high-quality book, and actually make money from it.

🚀 Ready to turn your craft into a published book? Get Your Copy Today!

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This is your year to publish your book.

You’ve put your heart into your craft—now it’s time to turn that passion into a published book.

Don’t let confusion or self-doubt hold you back. Publish It gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to self-publish successfully—on your own terms.

📖 Ready to turn your craft into a published book? Get Your Copy Today!