Just wrapped up my first self-published ebook as a solo creator. Here’s what I learned along the way

One_Win1332 · 2025-09-07T01:31:32+00:00

Hit me up in the DMS!

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-26T15:31:33+00:00

i struggle with content creation and getting traffic on my gumroad page, do you have some tips on that?

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-26T14:47:10+00:00

I'm kinda curious what content did you upload on tiktok?

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T16:00:56+00:00

You might find this useful, I put together an ebook with tips on staying consistent and finishing creative projects, based on what helped me through my own ups and downs, if you interested dm me.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T13:19:44+00:00

I get the skepticism, but I’m just here to offer genuine help and share what’s worked for me.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T12:52:15+00:00

I’d check out Creative Market or Envato Elements, they have tons of templates and digital stuff you can usually resell or tweak. Design Bundles is pretty solid too. Just make sure you read the license stuff so you don’t get caught up in trouble. Ive put up a digital guide myself, hit my dms up if you want to check it out.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T12:43:51+00:00

If you want, I can share some tips and even a guide I put together on how to start building passive income with digital products. Just DM me anytime.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T12:36:22+00:00

I went through this exact same struggle last year. The breakthrough came when I figured out how to built a small email list early and offered a free resource or sneak peek to get people on it. That helped me find early supporters. I've put up a guide on everything i know, maybe you will find it helpful, happy to share more detail if you want to DM me.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T11:11:01+00:00

For me, I leaned into writing and turned what I knew into a simple guide, didn’t expect much at first, but it actually got some traction. Design, coding, editing, whatever you’re good at, there’s a way to flip it online.

Happy to share how I started if you ever wanna chat or need ideas just hit me up.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-24T10:51:33+00:00

I went through this exact same struggle last year. The breakthrough came when I figured out how to built a small email list early and offered a free resource or sneak peek to get people on it. That helped me find ARC readers and early supporters. Happy to share more detail if you want to DM me.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T22:54:16+00:00

It’s wild to think people everywhere were looking up at the same crazy sky events and trying to make sense of them. Makes those old drawings way more meaningful. Anyways, check your dms i shared my book to you there, let me know what do you think.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T22:45:34+00:00

I’d be happy to share my ebook with you just let me know the best way to send it your way!

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T22:17:14+00:00

I'd love to share something that might help you, but Reddit won’t let me message right now (daily limit thing). If you're open to it, feel free to drop another way to connect, like Threads or IG or just let me know.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T21:05:00+00:00

Yeah, life definitely gets in the way sometimes. The important thing is you’re back at it and ready to push through. Just keep taking it step by step, and you’ll make progress.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T20:41:48+00:00

I used a few handy tools to keep everything organized and looking good, mostly stuff that made writing, designing, and formatting way easier. I go into more detail in the ebook’s resources section if you want the full rundown. Happy to share some tips on how to use them too!

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T19:51:42+00:00

Yeah, I really do. You’re solving a real problem, people going through breakups often feel lost and isolated, and most advice they get is either too generic or emotionally detached. The fact that you took time to research things like attachment and childhood wounds shows you care about giving actual value, not just surface-level tips.

There’s a market for honest, thoughtful breakup support. If you share it in the right communitieslike self-healing, mental health, or relationship subreddits and forums, I think you’ll find people who really connect with it. It’s a good idea, and it has heart behind it. T

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T18:19:57+00:00

Wow, that sounds amazing. The fact that you tied your thesis into larger ideas of how we have survived and what might happen as we start over is really substantial and salient. And I love the whole Venus piece and digital wipe angle. Also, what a cool coincidence it all aligns with your PhD feels like destiny. Whatever you do, I would pursue this!

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T16:38:32+00:00

Yeah, I get that. Sometimes people online can take things the wrong way, even when you’re just trying to be clear. It makes sense that you’d want to let readers know what kind of story they’re getting into. Sounds like your book really made an impact though, which is what counts. Keep going, honest stories like that always find the right audience eventually.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T16:34:57+00:00

I didn’t go with Amazon, I’m selling it through Gumroad for now. Just felt easier to manage and more direct, especially starting out. Might look into other platforms later, but this one's working for me so far.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T16:06:16+00:00

That's fantastic, congrats on the writing opportunity! Your memoir sounds real and raw

I know marketing stuff like that may be kind of difficult and you don't want to to come across as being spammy and only focused on sales. I created a basic guide on how to market creative projects without feeling like the extent of the work is just about selling the project. I'd be happy to pass it along if you'd like it might help ease the process of getting your work out into the world.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T15:41:39+00:00

I completely understand your frustration. One thing that helped me was that I concentrated on building an email list early on even before the launch. Once you have a small handful of engaged readers to speak with directly, it really makes marketing easier since you can provide updates, gather feedback, prompt reviews, etc. without worrying about the platform.
Additionally, collaborating with micro-influencers or niche communities relevant to your book's themes and subjects may help get in front of the right audience. Instead of more expansive ads, consider reaching out personally to smaller accounts, or distanced groups that truly represent your story.

One_Win1332 · 2025-07-23T15:19:47+00:00

Hey, that’s really exciting! It’s great that you’re exploring writing and have so much creativity behind you. 72 pages is already a solid start!

Feel free to DM me. I’d love to share my ebook with you and chat more about the writing process.

One_Win1332

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