SELF-PUBLISHING COSTS 💵 How much it costs to self-publish a book | Pistol Daisy by Natalia Leigh

[@bytheBrooke]

You saved soooooooo much money this go around compared to SOTD! I bet that feels awesome for when you're seeing your sales coming in :)

[@kaylaortz223]

*Sees a Natalia Leigh Video* *looks back at my incomplete school work* *slowly clicks on the video* Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy! I’ve loved following along with your writing journey on KZbin! Looking forward to all the videos and books to come! Much love! 💙

[@RHill-qe7ok]

Great video! I just finished my first novel of 80,000 words and was wondering what my next steps should be. Thanks, I'll be checking out more of your videos!

[@celestegosling6054]

A bit off topic from the theme of your video, sorry, but ever since you revealed the Pistol Daisy book cover I had the strangest feeling that I had seen Daisy before somewhere. It was only in the last week that I realised who she reminded me of - Amanda Dilks. She was a model on the SyFy reality competition show "Face Off" which was about special effects make up. It's so crazy. But the cover looks amazing in any case. Congrats on publishing another book!

[@camerynekayne6288]

The pack of 10 ISPNs was such a better deal!

[@librafrills2815]

Aahh i wanna have a physical copy! That cover is so pretty 😭 song of the dryad's is so cute but pistol daisy's is badass

[@NataliaLeigh]

Haha, I totally agree! I can't wait for the paperback release!

[@missdameenor]

Will you be selling signed copies? So excited!

[@NataliaLeigh]

I don’t have any plans to right now, but that’s definitely something I can do if you’re interested! 🥰

[@zainuladedinkhan2671]

@@NataliaLeigh I need your help I am Indian came to LA My e mail zabedun.khan13gmaill.com

[@karri-z2f]

I would love to know your take on copywriting

[@NataliaLeigh]

I can absolutely do a video on this! Thank you for the idea.🥰🥰

[@BoundByWords]

I love when you do these videos because book costs always scare me (I’m the type that assumes the highest price) and these videos bring me way down. I also love watching your journey!

[@NataliaLeigh]

I’m so happy this video helped you get a better idea of cost! I love watching videos like this myself!🥰

[@anaerobinson]

Yes, would love to learn more about copy rights. Thank you.

[@sofievb1994]

I'm so excited to read Pistol Daisy! ❤️ Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@hannahreeves6300]

This was great! It gave me a perspective on how much it would actually cost to self publish, which is something I have been considering recently!

[@NataliaLeigh]

I’m so happy it helped give you a better idea of the cost! 🥰 It can definitely be daunting at first!

[@haleymist09]

So much great info. Watched this with a notebook.

[@werniechvan4386]

Best of luck with the release!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@laurencarr1267]

You look so beautiful in this video Natalia. Can’t wait to get my copy of Pistol Daisy I have it on pre-order 🥰

[@lakemortalbeats1450]

congratulations on Pistol Daisy. It's on my Kindle just waiting for me to dive in!

[@NathanDuP]

Just found your channel, thanks for the honest updates and costs. It's very interesting, too many KZbinrs are pretentious and I do not get that vibe from you. Keep up the good work and real videos. P.S Let's hope my boss doesn't catch me binge watching your channel while I'm at work. Hehehe.

[@storydtechtiverobertjones464]

Wow...you saved a ton of cash! I am leaning toward an editor no matter how hard I work on getting things up to par. I just want another set of eyes on it. So twice as much, give or take, mostly jives with my figures...which is good. That cover though is one thing I figured spending more on. It looks amazing at that price. Thanks for sharing your efforts, Natalia. As always, it's appreciated :)

[@alishalegrand6139]

Yes I would want to see the process for copyright and stuff

[@thefrancophilereader8943]

What course did you take to learn how to copy edit, write blurbs, etc? Was this an online class through a university? Look forward to your book coming out :)

[@NataliaLeigh]

I've taken all my classes through the Editorial Freelancers Association. I highly recommend them!

[@BoundByWords]

She also talks about it in another video about being a good editor (I believe the topic was). It was either being a good one or finding a good one. It was crazy inspiring! It made me enroll in a certificate program. I would recommend searching for that video too.

[@patriciadanna7433]

I didn't catch the name of your cover designer. Your cover is beautiful.

[@NataliaLeigh]

MoorBooks Design :) I highly recommend them!

[@jemmaweir4243]

I love the idea of a proof copy of the book in print. Unfortunately, b&n do not distribute to the UK at all. Can't seem to see an alternative to the horrid proof banner of amazon :( but still looking forward being ready to order one regardless. Thank you for all the details in the video :)

[@Rebecca-bp2kk]

Hey, i used lulu to order a proof copy for my book. You have the option to purchase for yourself and not distributor. They do hardback and sprial pound too! Hope that helps.

[@jemmaweir4243]

@@Rebecca-bp2kk ohh thanks ill check them out :)

[@heatherhpogson]

Woohoo! It's so exciting that your book coming out soon. I need to finish reading Becca's Atlas Rising but yours will be next! Congratulations! !!!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Haha, the more exclamation marks the better!

[@chronicallyjules9108]

Am I supposed to have beta readers before or after professional copy editing?

[@havelahmclat]

Yes. I'm in currently in that stage. The more eyes to point out what needs fixes and work on that and it be easier for editor once you sent to the editor.

[@MoonlitKarma]

Congrats on getting the book published ^^ Also, that’s kind of cheap :3. I’ve heard some people get their books vetted and published for around the 4-5k range x.x. Ouch!

[@joeycron2831]

So excited for it! Can’t believe it’s finally getting so close! Are you planning on making a video about like advertisements and stuff? I’ve heard that’s useful for self pub but haven’t seen much about it so thought I’d ask!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Thanks for the idea!🥰 I can definitely talk about it in a video! I do have a few people helping me advertise so that’s been a life saver!

[@joeycron2831]

Natalia that’d be awesome 😄

[@nayaranoor5486]

Would loveee a video about copyrighting! (Super excited for Pistol Daisy to come out!!! PS: can't get over how gorgeous you look in the video!!!)

[@kaylaortz8521]

Could you please do a video on the costs for High Born and Way of Spears? (I apologize if you already did a video on this, I couldn't find it.)

[@sherrinight]

That so cool. Can't wait until tomorrow.

[@asrelle]

Are you planning to publish an anthology once your series is done? That could be a hardcover. Would like to buy it in that format 🙂

[@MissHolliday3110]

Would love a video on copyrights and ordering proofs on B&N.

[@patriciavermette4544]

Pistol daisy cover looks great..my novel was edited by a family member but I'm thinking maybe i should have it looked at again. My book was accepted by Newman springs but I read they are a vanity press and their cost for total was quoted 4,000 I didn't sign the contract and sent it out again to Bean books which after waiting a year was rejected..meanwhile Newman Springs has contacted me again..do you think 4,000 is to pricy. Thanks and good wishes for your work.

[@persephone3892]

Dont go with a vanity press. If a publisher accepts your book, they give YOU money. Vanity presses charge you. They primarily make money from authors, not readers. A real publisher will buy your book for an advance (research, the $$ depends on the genre/length), they will hire a cover designer, hire your editor, everything. You dont pay a dime. You do always have to do at least some of your own marketing.

[@thesmugroup]

Where did you purchase your pack of illustrations? Thanks!

[@NataliaLeigh]

Hi there! I got my illustrations from deposit photos. 🥰🥰

[@ScullyPop]

Pistol Daisy looks like a great read.

[@tracy238]

Any ideas on how to find somewhere to get proof copies if you are not in America?

[@shebreathesingold8043]

To be where you are now, how much have you spent in classes through the EFA? I'm considering doing that in the far, far future (!!!)...but I would like to have a good idea about how much I'd have to spend over time to feel confident editing my work and the work of clients. Thanks! PS: You always look so effortlessly beautiful!

[@StephanieWhitson]

Congrats!

[@ironwarrior538]

Where did you purchase the isbn numbers?

[@NataliaLeigh]

Bowker / My Identifiers 🥰🥰

[@amarawoolery8404]

This is probably a really stupid question, but once you have the book finished, what is the next step? How do you get it on shelves?

[@dbdowlen]

Natalia, Do you still use the same print to order publishing house you referenced in earlier videos? Since I cannot remember which video that was, which publishing service are you using now?

[@aliceleelopez6799]

What website did you use to buy your isbn's? currently in the process on self publishing 😅 also how do I register for copyright?

[@NataliaLeigh]

I used Bowker/My Identifiers :) And you can register for an official copyright through the copyright office. Hope that helps!

[@writertaylorleecooper9357]

Awesome. Like your channel - a lot.

[@NataliaLeigh]

Thank you!🥰

[@ninjaboj]

Hi Natalia I think you need to budget for advertising as well? Also with kdp it is possible to get most of the the expenses you listed for free. Isbn for free. Also I got my cover and back done for £25 from a gig economy website. Nice video though!

[@BornAgainCatholic]

Where did you take your editing classes?

[@shivasheawrites]

I have a question, do you need to absolutly have a copyright page or to get your book copyrighted? I know it's probably a stupid question but I looked up the cost and don't want to pay for it when i do self-publish my book! I'm also excited because my sibling is an artist and I payed them to do my cover and a head to shoulders drawing of my main character! I can't wait to see. I'm hoping it gives me more motivation to finish my book!!

[@persephone3892]

Technically (in the US at least) your book is copyrighted the moment you publish it (or even if you email it to yourself, as long as theres a date stamp). When you pay for a copyright, you are basically given more "proof" its your work if you are taken to court/sue. An email doesnt hold up as well in court.

[@walterpovajnuk4355]

Are we talking us or Canadian currency??

[@cheryleegoogins7887]

What happens if you're on a limited budget and can't afford editing at all? I'm on disability raising four kids. I barely have money for groceries. Any thoughts?

[@private8767]

do you help people just starting out with a book

[@kellymallett491]

My question is do you need to pay beta readers? If you do what is a fair price to pay them?

[@kikik5266]

Where can you take those classes?

[@xChikyx]

that cover is so cheap :o omg i was expecting something around $500-$1000 for a commisioned art for mine

[@josephinecamacho5864]

Thank you! I love your channel! I just released my first book "Shadows in the Kingdom of Zaratan" on Amazon. I was wondering (and I'm sorry if you've already answered this question someplace else)...Do you advertise with Amazon? Did you use their sponsored ad campaigns? I was curious because I feel like my book got buried alive in the category of children's fantasy. I've sold about 25 copies so far (mainly to friends and family) on my debut week, and am on Facebook, but now my sales have gotten stagnant. Do you recommend using Amazon's advertising system, and if so, what would you recommend as a daily advertising budget?

[@bettychoibooks]

Did that cost include all the copies that will be sold? As in, do you need to buy all the ones you're going to sell later?

[@thewrestlingchick-tamara]

Congratulations

[@NataliaLeigh]

Thank you! 🥰

[@WhitneyChakara]

Hi! This was really interesting to watch as someone who is both a writer and developmental editor😊. Where did you find proofreading classes? I've noticed they're not offered as much as other editing classes.

[@AyrisMoon]

What exactly are ISBNs? I feel like I should know this- Also how many pages is Pistol Daisy? Idk how many words/pages I should aim for but maybe 100k words? 300 pages? Hold up- if Song of the Dryad is 100,000 words, how many words in Pistol Daisy??

[@MissHolliday3110]

The ISBN follows the book, right? So if you, say, publish through Amazon and B&N, you use the same ISBN?

[@effiesuttonthomas]

Hey Natalia, this might seem out of the blue but I was wondering what made you choose 9th June?? Is it significant at all or was it just random? I'm quite curious! Cant wait to get myself a copy

[@NataliaLeigh]

Hey Tommy! I heard Tuesdays are good for book releases, so I just selected a random Tuesday, lol!

[@effiesuttonthomas]

@@NataliaLeigh Oh no way, I've never heard that before! I think publishing during the lockdown might actually work in your favour, I've heard there's been like a 300% increase in reading lately!

[@johnpalermo2247]

I saw your video...great info. So, it is important 2 get an ISBN # & ©️??? Yes, no, maybe so, or idk? Hope all is well with your brilliant success!!! :)

[@edwardmedina1236]

Is it just me or does the model on the cover looks like Calista Flockhart.

[@dbdowlen]

Yes, more on copy write video

[@sailingeden9866]

"Good video," Jon said. LoL

[@bunbacheso]

Do you have any thoughts on what's happening right now in the U.S. with the #blacklivesmatter movement? Don't feel like you can't mention it b/c your channel is about writing.