{"id":2279,"date":"2021-11-30T11:02:37","date_gmt":"2021-11-30T11:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/?p=2279"},"modified":"2025-11-25T16:27:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T16:27:48","slug":"how-to-self-publish-a-book-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oddsmonkey.com\/sidehustle\/how-to-self-publish-a-book-uk\/","title":{"rendered":"How to self publish a book UK"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

There\u2019s never been a better time to self-publish! In this article, the OddsMonkey team takes you through how to get started with self-publishing your first book, including how to choose your genre and niche, how to edit and design your book, and all the handy tips and tricks you should know to maximise your chances of success with a self-publishing <\/span>side hustle<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What Is Self-Publishing?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

The process of producing books for sale can be roughly divided into two categories: traditional publishing and self-publishing.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Traditional publishing<\/b> is what most writers think of when they talk about becoming a published author. The author writes the book, and a professional publishing company (e.g. Bloomsbury or Penguin) takes charge of everything else, from editing to cover design to marketing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

An author is paid a percentage of the money made from book sales, which is usually pretty low – typically 7.5-10%. However, they\u2019re not responsible for any of the costs of producing a book, meaning that they\u2019re free to get on with writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The problem with traditional publishing is that it\u2019s hugely competitive, meaning that getting a book deal is a long, drawn out process – and you could easily write books all your life without selling a single one.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Self-publishing<\/b> involves the author taking on all the work involved in producing a book for themselves. They\u2019re in charge of editing, cover design and marketing (although they may decide to hire outside help for these tasks).<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Because the author is doing so much of the work themselves, they keep a far higher percentage of their sales – up to 70% of the retail price of their book, depending on the platform they use. The downside is that much more work is involved, and there\u2019s still no guarantee of success.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

On the bright side, modern technology has made it incredibly easy to self-publish. With platforms like Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) it\u2019s simpler than ever to produce a book to professional standards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n

If you\u2019ve got a great book idea just waiting to be written, <\/span>self-publishing could be the perfect way for you to <\/b>make money online<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

What Kinds Of Book Can You Self-Publish?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n

Technically, you can self-publish absolutely any kind of book you like – but certain categories and genres are better suited to self-publishing than others. We\u2019ll cover some of the most profitable options below.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fiction<\/b><\/h3>\r\n

Fiction is the most popular category of book for self-publishing, but certain genres are more successful than others. Literary fiction and children\u2019s fiction, for example, don\u2019t tend to perform well when self-published – but other genres are highly suited to self-publishing. Some of the best genres are:<\/span><\/b><\/p>\r\n