How To Build a Full-Time Fiction Author Career

You do NOT need to be traditionally published in order to have a full-time fiction career.

On this grand adventure fit for a true Writing Wizard, what you DO need is a proven curriculum developed by someone who’s already at where you want to be.

We have that curriculum for you–start today!

YES! I WANT TO WORK WITH YOU!

“I did that whole process of shooting letters out to agents and publishers. And it was just like the most soul crushing thing. The price tag looks steep, but you’re going to be having access to a huge community of different authors. At SPS, we’re going to skip all the BS and go straight to the meat and potatoes. And if you’re actually dedicating yourself, putting the time into it, you’re going to be able to get pretty far.”

WALDO RODRIGUEZ SANTIAGO

Fundamentals of Fiction, Full Time Fiction

“Because I joined SPS, I now have an author career. I couldn’t say that before. For five years I tried and failed to sell more than a few hundred dollars in books a year. Now, I’m earning a part-time income that keeps growing with each book I release. I have direction and purpose as an author.”

BARBARA HARTZLER

Fundamentals of Fiction

“Joining SPS ranks in the top five list of the best things I ever did in seventy years of life. And trust me, that is not because I’ve had a boring or non-productive life. If you have a story or a series of stories that you want to tell—that you need to tell—and if you want to tell the best story you can: join this program.”

JOHN HORNBECK

Fundamentals of Fiction

“I had published my first book all by myself, had no idea what I was doing. I thought, ‘Since my first book isn’t doing well, let’s see what this Self-Publishing School is all about.’ My biggest successes from publishing have been, my second book went to #1 in its category right away, I got a lot of reviews and my sales were respectable, and just being a published author has opened so many doors for me. I’m in some local book stores now and I’ve talked to some librarians and they want me to speak at their schools!”

TASCHE LAINE

Fundamentals of Fiction

“I was a bit into the book process when I joined SPS. I wanted to take the steps to ensure that I produced the best quality children’s book that I could. I felt that education and mentorship of those who have gone before me would be necessary in order to accomplish a children’s book worthy of being on a family’s bookshelf.”

MEREDITH TULLOUS

Children’s Book School

Writing Full-Time Only Takes A Little Guidance

Have you only ever dreamt of a fiction writing career?

But were scared away by the lengthy and nearly-impossible-to-breach traditional publishing industry?…We’re with you.

Have no fear, oh dear Writing Warrior! You don’t need traditional publishing to have a healthy full-time writing career where you make a living from your art—certainly not anymore.

With the rise of legitimate self-publishing and our tried-and-true strategies for establishing a fiction career no matter your genre…

We’ll take you there in as little as a year with our curriculum tailored to you by a coach you work with 1-on-1!

WE HELP AUTHORS …

Save Years
Before, fiction publishing the traditional route took years even after landing a book deal. Now, while fiction publishing ist a long game, we still help you save time by giving you a proven process and coach to focus on what’s most essential at the moment.
Write With Quality & Heart
No fiction career can take off without quality writing and books. We focus on the craft of writing and teaching authors how to capture a reader and make them fall in love with your books.
Publish for Long-Term Success
Self-publishing requires a specific process in order to see long-term success. We hand over our exclusive launch plans to help you succeed as soon as you hit “publish”!

Is This Program a Fit For You?

We don’t accept everyone who wants to work with us simply because we don’t fit everyone’s needs. To ensure your success (which is our goal!), let’s make sure you’re a fit for our programs.

YES!

You want to prioritize publishing fiction this year (within the next 12 months).

You want to and will do the work necessary to succeed.

You’re ready to invest in your fiction journey.

You want a trusted, proven system for publishing successfully.

BOOK YOUR FREE CALL!

NOT YET

You’re not ready to prioritize fiction yet.

You’re looking for a “done for you” service (like ghostwriting).

You’re not ready to invest in your book’s success just yet.

SEE OTHER RESOURCES

WHAT OUR AUTHORS ARE SAYING

“I had published my first book all by myself, had no idea what I was doing. I thought, ‘Let’s see what this Self-Publishing School is all about.’ My second book went to #1 in its category right away, I got a lot of reviews and my sales were respectable.I’m in some local book stores now and I’ve talked to some librarians and they want me to speak at their schools!”
TASCHE LAINE
Fundamentals of Fiction
“I was a bit into the book process when I joined SPS. I wanted to take the steps to ensure that I produced the best quality children’s book that I could. I felt that education and mentorship of those who have gone before me would be necessary in order to accomplish a children’s book worthy of being on a family’s bookshelf.”
MEREDITH TULLOUS
Children’s Book School
“I started to write a book six or seven years ago and it just sat in my drawer. I didn’t know what to do with it or how to publish it, and then I discovered Self-Publishing School. With Whispering Pines, I published it in September of 2017 and as of September 2019, I have hit 10,000 units sold.”
KIM DIEDE
Fundamentals of Fiction
“I wanted to write a book, but couldn’t find the resources. I have found the coaching, in particular, to be extremely helpful. I found that this accelerated my progress as a writer.”
NANCY HILLIS
Fundamentals of Fiction, Become a Bestseller
“Because I joined SPS, I now have an author career. I couldn’t say that before. For five years I tried and failed to sell more than a few hundred dollars in books a year. Now, I’m earning a part-time income that keeps growing with each book I release. I have direction and purpose as an author.”
BARBARA HARTZLER
Fundamentals of Fiction
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HOW OUR REVOLUTIONARY
PROCESS WORKS

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Schedule a FREE Strategy Call

Book your complimentary strategy call, where you’ll sit and chat 1-on-1 with one of our Publishing Success Strategists to get clear on your current status, plan, goals, and exactly what next steps would be best to bring you closer to success.

Book your call right here!

Start Immediately!

Right after saying YES & signing up, you’ll login to your program, get paired with an expert coach, schedule your first call, and begin working toward your goals!

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Save $1000s By Working With SPS Exclusive Partners

Work with Self-Publishing School approved partners and companies for your extra needs at an exclusive discounted rate, including book covers, formatting, softwares, and more!

Use Group Coaching Calls & Community To Stay Accountable

In addition to your personal coach, you’ll have 1-year of access to 100+ group coaching calls & our exclusive Mastermind Community to keep moving, stay accountable, and get your questions answered. This + the curriculum will save you 100’s of hours in the process.

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Accomplish Your Initial Goals And More!

Each module, coaching call, and lesson is designed to move you towards success and the promise of each program. Stay dedicated, and the results will follow.

 
 
1

Schedule a FREE Strategy Call

Book your complimentary strategy call, where you’ll sit and chat 1-on-1 with one of our Publishing Success Strategists to get clear on your current status, plan, goals, and exactly what next steps would be best to bring you closer to success.

Book your call right here!

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Start Immediately!

Right after saying YES & signing up, you’ll login to your program, get paired with an expert coach, schedule your first call, and begin working toward your goals!

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Save $1000s By Working With SPS Exclusive Partners

Work with Self-Publishing School approved partners and companies for your extra needs at an exclusive discounted rate, including book covers, formatting, softwares, and more!

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Use Group Coaching Calls & Community To Stay Accountable

In addition to your personal coach, you’ll have 1-year of access to 100+ group coaching calls & our exclusive Mastermind Community to keep moving, stay accountable, and get your questions answered. This + the curriculum will save you 100’s of hours in the process.

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Accomplish Your Initial Goals And More!

Each module, coaching call, and lesson is designed to move you towards success and the promise of each program. Stay dedicated, and the results will follow.

Start Today!

AUTHOR BOOKS

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Do you help me even if my book is already written?
Yes! If you haven’t even started or have the book already written, we here at Self-Publishing School have a program for your next steps toward success—no matter your goals!
Q2: Are you a publishing house or will you publish the book on Amazon for me?
No, and this is the best part! We fully teach you how to write, market, and publish your book all by yourself in a step-by-step, repeatable process that empowers you to take control, self-publish for more royalties, and enables you to publish more books with life-time access to our materials.
Q3: How long does it take to be able to write fiction full-time?
Building a full-time fiction career is a long-term game, though we’ve managed to cut down this process significantly from that of traditional publishing. The length of time entirely depends on the author’s time spent, dedication, and how diligently they follow our step-by-step programs.
Q4: Can I still get traditionally published if I self-publish my book now?
Yes! In fact, having success self-publishing your fiction books can make it even easier for you to get an agent and a book deal. Proving your writing, your stories, and your platform increases the likelihood that those you query will pay attention to you. Now, more than ever before, agents and publishing houses are looking toward your platform, book sales, and email list size as indicators of whether or not they want to work with you.
Authors like Margaret Atwood (Handmaid’s Tale), Andy Weir (The Martian), and E.L. James (Fifty Shades of Grey) all started by self-publishing.
Q5: Do I have to book a call in order to get started?
Yes! Part of our enrollment process includes a 1-hour call with a Publishing Success Strategist to ensure you’re a good fit for us, we’re a good fit for you, and to get you started in the right program and with the right coach to fit your needs.
You can start by scheduling your call right here.
Q6: Do you offer payment plans for your programs?
Yes. Our payment plans are listed alongside the pay-in-full pricing.
Q7: Do you take royalties from my published book?
Absolutely not. We are an online education company, not a publisher, which means you keep 100% of the profits you make from your book royalties, unlike traditionally published authors making sometimes less than 10% of their book’s earnings.
Q8: How long do I have access to the program for?
For life! You’ll maintain your login and access to the online program portion forever.
Q9: What is “group coaching”?
Our group coaching calls happen daily, and you’re free to join whichever call makes sense with the stage you’re in. These allow for our authors to mingle, ask questions and get answers, learn from one another, and make progress together, fully guided by one of our own coaches.
Q10: What types of books do you teach us to publish (paperback, audiobooks, genres)?
We teach you how to create and self-publish all types of books (even hardback). This includes ebook, Kindle, paperback, children’s books, and the entire audiobook production and publishing process as well.
Q11: Do you ONLY help write and publish a book?
Nope! Here at Self-Publishing School, we can help you write and publish a book successfully AND continue your success Beyond The Book, no matter your goals. We have programs to help you gain promotion for your book via PR and Speaking, sell more books on Amazon through advanced marketing tactics, and even help you build and launch an online course that’s connected to your book and mission.
Q12: Do you edit the book and design the cover for me?
No. Book production costs are not included in the program costs. However, we do provide a rolodex of trusted, high quality, SPS-Approved editors, designers, and more for you to choose from with exclusive Self-Publishing School Author discounts, cutting down on the time, cost, and increasing quality of the final product.
Q13: How soon can I start?
If there is a time available for your 1-hour strategy call today, you can start as soon as today! Ultimately, you can start the very same day you decide to join Self-Publishing School with immediate program login access.
Q14: Why should I choose to work with SPS instead of a publisher or another Self Publishing Company?

RESOURCES

Fiction Outline Template
Free Webinar Training
Character Worksheet
Story Structure Templates