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How to Publish a Book

A Guide to Self-Publishing for First-Time Writers (How to write)

Lauren Bingham

Written by
Lauren Bingham
Length
3 hrs 43 min
Rating
5.0 / 5
Publisher
Natalia Stepanova
Released
2026-08-19

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What it is

Have you finished writing your book and now find yourself wondering what comes next?

Writing a book is a huge accomplishment. Publishing it can feel just as overwhelming. From editing and formatting to ISBNs, distribution, and choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing, there are many decisions to make before your book reaches readers.

In How to Publish a Book: A Guide to Self-Publishing for First-Time Writers, Lauren Bingham walks aspiring authors through the publishing process step by step, helping you turn your finished manuscript into a professional, published book.

In this audiobook, you'll learn how to:

• prepare your manuscript for publication

• understand the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing

• navigate ISBNs, BISAC categories, and publishing platforms

• choose the tools and resources you'll need to publish successfully

• avoid common mistakes first-time authors make during the publishing process

Publishing doesn't have to be confusing or intimidating. You don't need a literary agent or a traditional publishing contract to share your work with readers. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can publish your book with confidence.

This audiobook is designed for writers who have finished, or are close to finishing, their manuscript. If you're still writing your first book, start with How to Write a Book: A Book for Anyone Who Has Never Written a Book (But Wants To), then return to this audiobook when you're ready to publish.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

About the series

How to write in order →

How to write — 6 books, 6 of them charting here

  1. 1 Just Write!: A Calming, Realistic, and Optimistic Approach to Writing Your First Book5.0
  2. 2 One Word at a Time: How to Write a Fiction Book for Beginners: How to Write, Book 15.0
  3. 4 Non-Fiction for Newbies: How to Write a Factual Book and Actually Kind of Enjoy It5.0
  4. 5 How to Write a Book: A Book for Anyone Who Has Never Written a Book (But Wants To)4.6
  5. 6 In Opening the Gate to New Worlds: How to Write a Book Children Will Treasure4.7
  6. 7 How to Publish a Book: A Guide to Self-Publishing for First-Time Writers (How to write)4.9

On the charts

Last charted September 4, 2026. Its best position was 7 on New releases in Education & Learning, reached September 2, 2026. Seen on 1 chart over 3 days of readings, the first on September 2, 2026.

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