Easy Path to Self-Publishing Adult Titles for Readers

Going the DIY route on self-publishing New Adult books? I've got you covered! Here's a lowdown on how to get your book into readers' hands with a quick and easy approach.

So, what's New Adult?

Ever read a book about life after high school? That's New Adult, baby! Aimed at 18-25 year olds, NA covers themes like leaving home, academic pursuits, and romantic entanglements. It's the second coming-of-age genre, helping individuals discover their place in the world.

"The New Adult trend is a response to a demand for novels that focus on the transitional point of early adulthood, presenting more adult situations than a YA novel. It's a result of a desire for something that doesn't quite fit into adult literature or YA literature, almost in an awkward transitional phase."

Got that? NA stories are like YA's grown-up sister, but not quite adults yet. You know Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire? That's the standard for NA books!

Self-Publish Your Something Wonderful

Gone are the days of sending query letters. Now, self-publishing is the fastest and easiest way to fulfill your dreams of being an author.

Unlike traditional publishing, self-publishing gives you:

A swift route to publication
Full control over creative direction and rights
Higher royalties, up to 70% with major book retailers like Amazon

Now, let's get your masterpiece out there! Here's the self-publishing process step by step:

Write → Edit → Design Book Cover → Manuscript Formatting and Conversion → Choose a self-publishing platform → Marketing → Track Performance and Collect Royalties

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Writing your New Adult Novel

Still in the drafting stage or needs polishing? Here's some pro advice for penning the perfect NA story:

Characters usually in the 18-25 age range
Young topics with a mature twist (e.g., substance abuse)
Wisdom from an older narrator

To learn more, give these a look:

Stephen King's book On Writing
Brandon Sanderson's lectures on writing
The Creative Penn Podcast on writing and self-publishing

NA attracts younger readers who are likely to buy series. So, prepare for a saga to keep fans coming back for more!

Editing Your Masterpiece

Once your manuscript is complete, it's time to edit, baby! Reinforce, rewrite, and perfect that story, because a spotless book is the key to success.

Here are a few tips:

Hire a pro (cost starts at $10 per 1,000 words)
Consult the Chicago Manual of Style or your preferred style guide
Use free tools like Grammarly or ProWritingAid
Find beta readers to review your content

Designing Your Cover

A book cover is the first thing potential readers will see. With so many options out there, it's crucial to stand out! You can hire a professional, or go solo using free tools like Canva, which can help create a stunning cover.

Ebook Formatting and Conversion

Finally, it's time to send your book out into the world! To make your book available on platforms like Amazon or Barnes & Noble, you'll need to submit two files: your book cover and manuscript in the correct format.

You can find professionals on websites like Upwork and Fiverr to format your book or do it yourself.

For ebooks, this requires removing all formatting on your Word or Docs file and reformatting it according to ebook requirements. Then, convert it with a free ebook converter like Calibre.

For print books, it's a similar process minus the conversion.

For audiobooks, divide your chapters by MP3 files.

Pick Your Self-Publishing Platform

Your book files are ready to go! Next, it's time to choose a platform to publish, sell, and be visible in the book world. Consider these top choices:

Amazon KDP: Many first-timers opt for Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), offering a user-friendly interface, a wide audience, and tools like Kindle Unlimited and Countdown Deals to boost visibility and sales (up to 70% royalty rate on books priced between $2.99 and $9.99). As a caveat, Amazon requires exclusivity for the first 90 days.
Apple Books: With pre-installed reading apps on every Apple device, Apple Books offers access to over 1.4 billion potential readers. It's free to publish and offers up to 70% royalty rate for books priced above $2.99.
Barnes & Noble: Unlike Amazon, Barnes & Noble does not require exclusivity, helping you tap an enormous reader base on BN.com and NOOK devices with no setup fees.
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Marketing Your Book

The publishing process isn't over just yet! To reach readers online, you'll need to promote like crazy. Here are top book marketing tactics to try:

Collect book reviews: With zero reviews, book buyers might be hesitant to purchase. Aim for at least five solid reviews before other marketing efforts.
Set up a pre-order: By boosting your first-day sales count, pre-orders increase the chances of your book getting listed on bestseller lists.
Engage with bloggers, booktubers, book clubs: New Adult readers hang out in these online spaces. Scout them out and reach out to those who grab your interest for special events and collaborations.

Run price promotions: Indies have made ten times more book sales by running discounted and free campaigns on platforms like Amazon. These things WORK!* Feature in stores and newsletters: Get featured in newsletters like BookBub, or regularly submit your book to free featuring opportunities.

Track Your Success and Get Your Royalties

Treat self-publishing as a business. Stay organized by setting up tracking book sales performance. Tools like our platform get rid of the Excel sheets and administrative duties, offering real-time sales for multiple stores, automatic royalty reports, and pre-made charts on a single dashboard.

So, are you ready to self-publish your NA book?

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"I know when I submit my info to [Our Website], they're in charge of getting it up where it needs to be. As long as I'm on time with my files...I trust them to get it done...They handle all the heavy lifting...To take five minutes and do it with [Our Website] saves me a bunch of time." - Bestselling Indie Author, Lauren Smith

When describing your new lifestyle as an indie author, you might want to transform your home-and-garden into a productive workspace, filled with books, writing tools, and inspiration for your New Adult novel.
As your New Adult book starts gaining popularity, you can upgrade your home-and-garden to reflect your successful lifestyle, perhaps by adding a dedicated library filled with your published books and award-winning trophies.