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Submission guidelines

Thank you for your interest in being featured on Self-Pub Man. Our submission process requires completing the following steps in order. Please note that you must complete each step before moving to the next one.

Step #1 Social Media Engagement (MANDATORY)

Before proceeding with your submission, you MUST:

Follow Self-Pub Man on Facebook
Subscribe to our YouTube channel

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you have not completed BOTH social media follows, please do not continue with the submission process. Your submission will be automatically declined.

Step #2 Review Guidelines and Requirements (MANDATORY)

Your book must meet ALL of the following requirements to be considered:

Book must be available on Amazon.com
Professional-quality cover design
Professional editing
Content must NOT contain:
- Erotica or pornography
- Material offensive to any race, gender, or religion

⚠️ IMPORTANT: If your book does not meet ALL of these requirements, please do not continue with the submission process.

Step #3: Support Options (Optional)

For guaranteed feature placement and additional perks:

Consider supporting us through “Buy Me a Coffee”
Supporters receive expedited publishing and priority placement

Step #4: Submit Your Book

If you have completed Steps 1-2 (and optionally Step 3):

Fill out the submission form completely
Use the correct Book Title Format: “The Adventure by John Doe”
300 plus words requirement for book blurb/synopsis.
300 plus words requirement for author bio.
Reply “Done” to the welcome email (Check SPAM Inbox)

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Submissions that do not follow these instructions precisely will be automatically declined.

Did you complete step# 1 Social media engagement?

Yes No

Does your book follow our guidelines and requirements?

Yes No

First Name

Last Name

Title of your book (Format as: Book Title by Author Name)

Your Book Blurb

Author Bio

Upload Your Book Cover (Front Cover Only .jpeg/.png)

Link To Your Book on Amazon

Author Website

Link To Your Facebook Fan/Profile Page

Your Email Address

Book Category

Where did you find out about Self-Pub Man

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Frequently asked questions

Q: Why do I need to follow your social media accounts?

A: Your engagement helps us grow our platform, which directly benefits featured authors. With a larger social media presence, we can:

Reach more potential readers for your book
Provide more valuable promotional opportunities
Create stronger networking opportunities within our author community
Share real-time updates about featured books
Announce new promotional opportunities

Q: How do you share book features on social media?

A: We promote featured books through:

Facebook posts with cover reveals and book details
YouTube channel mentions in relevant content
Weekly feature roundups
Community engagement posts
Special spotlight features for “Buy Me a Coffee” supporters

Q: How long does the review process take?

A: We have two review timelines:

Standard submissions: 3-5 business days
“Buy Me a Coffee” supporters: Priority review within 24-48 hours

Q: Why do "Buy Me a Coffee" submissions get priority?

A: Supporter contributions help maintain our platform and allow us to:

Process submissions faster
Create higher-quality promotional content
Maintain our website and social media presence
Develop new promotional opportunities

Q: Why must my book be live on Amazon?

A: We require books to be available on Amazon.com because:

Self-Pub Man is an Amazon Associates affiliate partner
Our blog monetization is through the Amazon Associates program
This allows us to provide free promotional services to authors
We can track book performance through our affiliate links
Readers benefit from direct purchase links

Q: Can I submit a pre-order?

A: No, books must be live and available for immediate purchase on Amazon. This ensures:

Readers can buy immediately after seeing promotions
We can verify book details and content
Our affiliate links work properly
Featured books are ready for purchase

Q: What if my book is also available on other platforms?

A: That’s perfectly fine! While we require Amazon availability for our affiliate program, you’re welcome to sell your book on any other platforms. We focus on Amazon links in our promotion, but you can share other retailer links in your author bio.

Q: What makes "Buy Me a Coffee" support worth it?

A: Supporters receive:

Priority review (24-48 hours)
Guaranteed feature placement
Extended social media promotion
Higher visibility in our platform
Special supporter-only promotional opportunities
Direct access for questions and updates

Q: Do you provide a more extensive book promotion services?

Yes. I’ll help promote your story across social media, blogs, and book communities! Simple packages start at $39. Check out the details here: https://selfpubman.com/promotion-packages