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Submission guidelines

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

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
  • Must provide a PDF format of your book.

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

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.

Support Options

For guaranteed and permanent feature placement and additional perks:

  • Support us through “Buy Me a Coffee”
  • Supporters receive expedited publishing and priority placement.
  • Buy 1 Coffee – Guaranteed placement on our Featured Book Section
  • Buy 3 Coffee – Guaranteed placement on our Featured Book Section, Leggere Loft and Self-Pub Man Buy Me A Coffee Post Placement 
  • Buy 5 Coffee – Guaranteed placement on our Featured Book Section, Leggere Loft and Self-Pub Man Buy Me A Coffee Post Placement + 1 Facebook Post + 1 Video on Rumble
  • Free option will be placed on queue estimated publication 1- 2 months after book review submission request.  
  • Free book features will be on Leggere Loft blog only not on the main website. 

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: 1-2 Months depending on the submissions.
  • “Buy Me a Coffee” supporters: Priority review within 48-72 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

Yes, for buy me a coffee supporters (featured books).

No, for free listings. Your feature will be removed after 1 month.  

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