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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.

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For guaranteed feature placement and additional perks:

  • Support us through “Buy Me a Coffee”
  • Supporters receive expedited publishing and priority placement
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Social Media Engagement (MANDATORY)

Before proceeding with your submission, you MUST:

  • Follow Self-Pub Man on Facebook
  • Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: If you have not completed BOTH social media follows, please do not continue with the submission process. Your submission will be automatically declined.

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.

Submit Your Book

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

  1. Fill out the submission form completely
  2. Use the correct Book Title Format: “The Adventure by John Doe”
  3. 300 plus words requirement for book blurb/synopsis.
  4. 300 plus words requirement for author bio.
  5. Reply “Done” to the welcome email (Check SPAM Inbox)

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

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

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

A: We have two review timelines:

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Yes. I’ll help promote your story across social media, blogs, and book communities! Book Promotion PRO

Self-Pub Man is the go-to website for free book promotion. We list your self-published book for free and help you reach a wider audience. With Self-Pub Man, you can get your book in front of more people and start building your audience today!

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