How I Self-Published my Comic Books (and you can too!)

Someone once told me that there's a book inside all of us. I don't know if that's true or not - but a little over a year ago, I decided to take the plunge and try to self publish a book.

Fast forward 9 months: I have two comic books published and a third on its way. The profits are enough that my husband and I can focus on this full-time.
We're having a blast.

I've been approached by a couple publishers since my second book came out and I've said "no" to everyone. I love self-publishing; I wouldn't change it for the world.

If you have any questions that this video didn't answer, please ask away!
I'm going to making more videos about self-publishing!

Btdubs, this is not a sponsored video. I just wanted to give a full walkthrough to what I think is the best way to self-publish your book.

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[tombombadilofficial]

I'm a freelance manga illustrator. Most of my clients are US-based writers and everytime they ask me about self-publishing, I just show them this video. A real time saver. ^ ^

[RachelandJun]

This is an amazing tutorial!! :D
Thank you so much for making this and sharing it with us! ♥

[DalenaHBenavente]

Hi! I should’ve come back to comment on this video a while ago...This video helped me self publish my book! I watched it obsessively and took notes on it. I self published my book in 2016 and Writer’s Digest named it one of the best self published books in America in 2017. It has a 5 star rating on Amazon, it’s on some shelves in Barnes and Noble, and now I’m on a national book tour for coauthoring another book! Thank you so much for this little video. It was part of my foundation that got me where I am today. :) 🙏🏼

[AdolzaRed]

I just finished my first comic book, and as I was putting the finishing touches on the cover illustration I was like "wait a second, I don't actually know the first thing about how to actually sell this". This video has been an amazing push in the right direction, thank you so much!

[Keymaster]

"finished is better than perfect"
Haha I've just finished my manuscript for my novel and I agree this is so true.

[kijiart]

"Or you can just buy some art online and turn it into a cover, as well." I feel like this should've been reworded, because simply buying a piece of art doesn't automatically give you commercial rights to reproduce it for a book cover. ^^; Most artists will charge extra/a "commercial fee" for products that will be used for something the buyer will make money off of, like a cover for their book that they will profit from. I'm only mentioning it because it could potentially cause legal issues if someone misunderstands. ^^;

[louiegallo]

"Finished is better than perfect."

SAY IT AGAIN FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK OF THE ROOM.

[MicahBuzanANIMATION]

You are really inspiring me to self publish an adult coloring book. I'm really enjoying these videos of you talking about the publishing process.

[MrInternetMan]

Very helpful. I'm going to be self publishing soon, so this is some much needed info.

[umaiyl]

Thank you so much I really wanted to know how to publish books because I want to publish my own manga when I'm older ❤️

[noahr.]

I dont, know if you'll ever see this since you guys left youtube but I wanted to say thank you. Its been 4 years but I'm now on my way to self publishing my first book and I'm so thankful for a video like this. Hope your life is going well

[Alphax]

I've been working on a graphic novel series for a while This video came a long at a perfect time.

I love you (in socially appropriate and entirely platonic ways).

[mr.mikesart]

I very much appreciate this video as I have desire to do comics. I'm going to search your channel hoping to find videos on formatting ect as well.
Thanks

[theonlyuncleben]

This is amazingly helpful. The way you explain every step reassures me that I could have success with self-publishing my comic books. Thank you for this!

[cadeX]

Hi, I used to watch this video ALL THE TIME!
Hope you and your husband are doing well!

[adzzil]

great video i learned a lot but ... those eyes tho OHMYGOD

[hauntedmoviehouse]

"Finished" is better than "perfect" !!!

That's wonderful and wise advice (and a needed kick in the butt) to perfectionists and procrastinators like ... ME !!! :)

[hearneliamhearne]

Your editing and quality of your videos improved! Great job!

[lizawithaz]

Have purchased/read your first two books Grace & I look forward to reading your latest. Keep on keeping on! Thanks for sharing your publishing knowledge too. Who knew? Not ;)

[darthmaestro]

This video was really helpful! I'm wanting to self publish my comics but wasn't sure even where to begin. Thanks for all the great advice!!