1Self Publishing and Marketing Gudie
7Chapter 6: Direct Sales: Building Your Own Bookstore
2Chapter 1: The Author-Entrepreneur Mindset in 2026
8Chapter 7: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): The Future of Discoverability
3Chapter 2: Mastering Your Manuscript: The Foundation of Success
9Chapter 8: Building Your Human Brand: Authenticity in the Digital Age
4Chapter 3: Navigating the Retail Giants: Direct-to-Reader Platforms
10Chapter 9: Marketing and Promotion: Reaching Your Readers
5Chapter 4: The Power of Aggregators: Broadening Your Distribution
11Chapter 10: Scaling Your Author Business: Long-Term Growth and Stability
