How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book?

A Point-by-Point Breakdown of Self-Publishing Expenses in 2024

A recent poll in my Community tab asked how much does it cost to self-publish one book. I was genuinely curious what authors spend today for their books. Over 431 people voted with the following results:

• 36% = $0

• 27% = $1,000 or less

• 22% = $100 or less

• 12% = $10,000 or less

• 4% = more than $10,000

Over the past decade, I've published over fifty titles under my…