Books

Self-publishing has become a legitimate business model for creatives who want to share their expertise through books, ebooks, and illustrated publications. Whether you're publishing a design tutorial, a photography coffee table book, a children's illustrated story, or an art technique guide, platforms exist to handle everything from printing to global distribution.

Amazon KDP dominates the ebook and print-on-demand book market, offering access to hundreds of millions of potential buyers. BookBaby and Lulu provide more control over print quality and distribution channels. For premium art books and photography portfolios, Blurb offers professional-grade printing options.

The key to success in creative self-publishing is matching your book format to the right platform. Digital-only ebooks thrive on Amazon KDP. Print-on-demand books with standard formatting work well across Amazon, BookBaby, and Lulu. High-end visual books with specific paper and binding requirements benefit from Blurb's customisation options.

Browse the book publishing platforms below to find the right fit for your creative publication.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can you earn self-publishing a creative book?
Ebook royalties on Amazon KDP are 35-70% depending on pricing. Print-on-demand books earn $2-$10+ per copy after printing costs. Top-selling creative tutorial and art books can generate $500-$5,000+ monthly. The long tail of book sales means a well-positioned book can earn for years.
What types of creative books sell best?
Design tutorials and technique guides, photography collections, illustration art books, children's picture books, adult colouring books, creative business guides, and niche hobby instruction books all have strong markets. Books that teach a specific skill or technique tend to outsell pure showcase/portfolio books.
Should I publish exclusively on Amazon KDP?
Amazon's KDP Select programme offers benefits (Kindle Unlimited access, promotional tools) but requires 90-day exclusivity. Many authors distribute broadly through Amazon plus other platforms (BookBaby, Lulu, IngramSpark) to reach bookstores and libraries. Test exclusivity first, then decide based on your sales data.
Do I need an ISBN to self-publish?
Amazon KDP provides free ASINs for their platform, but a separate ISBN is needed for wider distribution. BookBaby and IngramSpark include ISBNs in their packages. Purchasing your own ISBNs (from Bowker in the US or Nielsen in the UK) gives you the most control and professionalism.
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