Welcome to Useful Books

Resources for the ambitious indie author.

Earning as an author
earning-author

Earning as an author

Can you actually earn a living as an author? It comes down to the numbers, and the numbers largely come down to the publishing model you choose. This article will help you decide, and set realistic earnings goals based on your book's potential sales.

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Self-publish like a pro
self-publishing

The big self-publishing checklist

You can figure out how to self-publish your book — thousands of authors do it every year. You can also waste time, money, and potentially end up with a finished product that just feels ... self-published. So how do you do it right?

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Beta reading that works
beta-reading

A complete guide to Beta Reading

Learn exactly what Beta Reading is and why it's essential to publishing a successful book. You'll discover how to find Beta Readers, collect their feedback, and use their insights to write a book that readers can't stop talking about.

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Read the book
Write Useful Books by Rob Fitzpatrick

Write Useful Books contains everything you need to know about how to design, test, and refine nonfiction that is able to endure for years, get recommended, and grow on its own. Whether you're aiming for royalties, reputation, reach, or impact, this guide can help you get there.