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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Self Publishing Hero is a Godsend! The amount of valuable information here, and the way the content is broken down so as to not overwhelm the students is remarkable. Content is also consistently updat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This program offers a step by step guide to helping writers navigate the minutiae of self publishing, which is just what many writers need. Kosta and his team were very professional with me, and I can... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Writing is the easy part. Earning a living, and having a path to do so, that is the trick. Especially in this digital age. I was feeling lost, and then I ran into Self Publishing Hero. It isn't a... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I watched as many lectures as possible in the month I had to evaluate the course and was very impressed. I learned a lot and wish I could have stayed in the course. I didn't because of the cost. I... See more

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Self-Publishing Hero is the worlds leading self-publishing program for fiction writers. If you're serious about making a full-time living as a fiction writer Self-Publishing Hero is the program for you. Whether you're a beginner or a more advanced writer, our program is designed to help you build all the skills you need to become a self-published author. If you're starting out, we'll help you finish your story and begin selling. If you're more experienced, we'll share advanced strategies to supercharge your writing and help you achieve mega book sales. We'll walk you step-by-step through everything you need to know to self-publish and market your books successfully. What's more, because we're a community-based program, you'll get all the help, encouragement and support you need to achieve your goals. If it's your dream to live a life of freedom and independence as a full-time writer, Self-Publishing Hero will guide you down the road to success.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This course covers everything you need…

This course covers everything you need to know as a self-published author, outlining proven strategies and explaining industry insights. The marketing plan is well established, providing numerous options to increase exposure.

The personal help, including live calls and an active Facebook group, ensure all of your questions will be answered. Kosta does a wonderful job explaining step by step the actions to take, from concept to published book.

If you're struggling with self-publishing success, I highly recommend this course. There's no need to go this alone when all of the necessary resources are provided to maximize your potential for success.

October 8, 2020
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The course is essential if one wants to…

The course is essential if one wants to market one's books successfully. However I believe it needs to be streamlined.
1. It needs to assume that most authors are motivated so the earlier videos on this could be compressed or deleted.
2. It also needs to assume that many authors know nothing about marketing so jargon should be kept to a minimum.
3. It advertises a 7 week time frame. This is misleading. It would be better to describe each module as a step or section. Plus 7 steps is not enough.
4. Tell people at the beginning that there may be additional costs. e.g. advertising. Better warned than surprised.
5. Make sure the services you offer are actually available and easy to access e.g. formatting.
6. The videos are not always sequential. Part of one issue is in one section, others are in another. Keep them together to avoid confusion.
7. Avoid repetition with more careful planning.
In a few words - Information; Candor; Direction; Clarity; repetition; patience.
It's good but it could be better.

October 1, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Thanks for your candour Deidre. I have tried to make the course in such way that writers can get results within the 7 week period. However, when looked at as modules obviously this can be stretched out to suit individual goals and timeframes. We are also working on easier access to all the resources.
As a "founding member" you got to experience lots of the issues we are now working on ironing out. Thanks for your honest response and we are working on becoming much better :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the time and money

Kosta is extremely helpful and the information provided has really jumpstarted my writing process. He teaches you how to improve your writing, how to be better organized, how to properly market your book, and how to plan ahead for the book release and set yourself up for success in your next book. In addition to the course material, weekly live Q&A sessions help to really drive home understanding of the course material. The course is self-paced and extremely relevant.

September 28, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth The Investment!

Self-Publishing Hero made everything about self-publishing easy to understand! The idea of marketing made me nervous, but with Kosta's lessons and coaching, I've been able to write my books and sell them just as quickly. Self-Publishing Hero is worth the investment and I recommend to all writers looking to start their writing career on the right foot.

September 27, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely thorough and helpful - worth my investment.

While this might seem like a big investment, especially to new and up and coming authors, Kosta's program will teach you what you need to know about how to self-publish and market your books. Plus, he and his team are there to guide you with advice so you'll never feel lost or alone. Even as an author with over a decade of publishing experience, I have found this course to be worth my investment.

September 27, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Thanks Sophie! Good to see the investment is paying off :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Self-Publishing Hero is a Winner!

Self-Publishing Hero is a concise, complete course about how to market books for self-publishers. Videos are short, to the point, and often contain downloads to help implement concepts presented. Kosta is available for weekly Question and Answer Sessions, chat box in course modules, and FaceBook Group. Creative writing Coach Tamsyn also holds live weekly Zoom meetings for writers that are recorded for review. My favorite aspect of this course is that Kosta is very responsive to members' needs and is constantly evaluating and updating content as needed.

September 25, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Our mission is to be the most comprehensive program on the planet! One that nurtures and grows writers into full-time, successfully published authors. We aim to give you all the coaching, mentorship and support you need. We do whatever it takes to see you succeed. So glad to have you in the program :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Amazing! Supportive! Epic structure and so easy to follow!! As a new author, I am so grateful to know exactly what steps need to be done. I love that!! It's like someone taking you for a walk and you are just being guided.

September 25, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Love the analogy Andrea!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well worth the money

Great course! I was skeptical at first, but well worth the money. Kosta makes things easy to understand, he also offers ongoing support if needed which is invaluable. I am still referring back and forth to the course. I haven't finished! I'm still implementing. Learning about how to set up your email funnel correctly and gain subscribers has been awesome. I've gone from zero readership to 500 on my mailing list in a few short months. Not to mention the covers that his design team creates. Glad I joined.
Thanks Kosta!

September 23, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Great to hear you're happy with your results so far. Time to scale up and grow that audience even more, Latesha ;)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You have nothing to lose

I never considered self publishing before and I am happy with all that I have learnt on this course. There are definite "tricks of the trade" so to speak. This course has actually assisted me in my day job too, but the goal is to get my own publishing business going and I am making steady progress towards that goal, thanks to Kosta and his insights and this course.

September 23, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Thanks Dean! Good to hear the marketing and advertising strategies you learned from us were applied to your publishing business and also to your day job as well. We rely on fundamental business principles in order to help you build a readership and grow an audience in a sustainable and predictable way. And these fundamentals are transferable to other aspects of life and business as well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great info for self-published authors

Great info for self-published authors, valuable classes, and a really helpful team!!

September 23, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Thanks so much Christine! Glad you're enjoying the program :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We learned a great deal about…

We learned a great deal about self-publishing and current marketing strategies. We would recommend this course to anyone who is considering writing and self-publishing a book.

September 23, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Great to hear you have learned the marketing and advertising strategies required to successfully launch and grow your self-publishing career. We look forward to helping your grow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great 🙂

You’ve been helpful, and you’re greatly appreciated.

September 23, 2020
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Reply from Self-Publishing Hero

Thanks Max! It is a pleasure to have you in the program.

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