selfpublishing.com Reviews 217

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their professionalism, encouragement, and genuine investment in helping them achieve their publishing goals. Many people highlight the exceptional service, noting how the team makes them feel comfortable and confident throughout the process. Reviewers also appreciate the comprehensive support, resources, and coaching that guide them from idea to published book, often exceeding their expectations. However, some customers also noted that the service might be better suited for writers primarily seeking writing-focused encouragement rather than full-service publishing assistance. A few people mentioned dissatisfaction with the cover-design process and felt they received little insider guidance on creating a genre-appropriate cover. Some reviewers also experienced brief coaching calls where their coach seemed unfamiliar with their project.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with SelfPublishing.com has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, their team has been professional, encouraging, and truly invested in helping me bring my s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with SelfPublishing.com has been one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. From start to finish, their team has been professional, encouraging, and truly invested in helping me bring my s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Author Advantage Live! '25 event generated an amazing feeling of engagement on a Zoom screen. Team Chandler have a unique ability to make you feel like you are in the room; and consequently, gener... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They're legit. They helped me go from book idea to fully fledged fiction novel. They say 90-days but that's if you're full time and writing non-fiction. Fiction and part-time takes longer but it's wor... See more


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  1. Book Publisher
  2. Coaching Center
  3. Consultant
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SelfPublishing.com provides learning resources and thought leadership for the self-publishing industry.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

217 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

SelfPublishing.com is a fantastic resource for those wishing to begin the process of writing/publishing a book!

Everyone has been incredibly helpful, and I have learned so much more than I ever knew about writing. My coach Ali has been professional and efficient. She has kept me on task while providing me with information to improve my writing. I am in the final steps of the process and should be publishing in the near future. Trying to navigate this process would have been entirely too much for me without the assistance I've been provided. Thank you so much for your guidance. My only regret is that I didn't become a client sooner in the beginning steps of my writing.

July 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great resource for new writers

I am impressed by the number of resources available to authors, with self-paced on-line training, scheduled classes, chat sessions with authors, and 1-on-1 coaching. I am learning a great deal as a new writer about both how to write and the publishing process.

May 20, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My mother died, but they wouldn't refund me. Heartless

I had paid £100 to attend one day of their event. But my mother died days before and I flew to the USA to be with her and for the funeral.

I explained the situation and offered to show them the death certificate. But still, they would not refund me.

I will NEVER attend an event they host again.

For the sake of £100, if they HAD shown any care and returned my money, I would have come back next year and more. Now they have cost themselves my business... And I hope yours, anyone reading this, because there are other companies that care about more than your fee.

June 26, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They do not support you, they always upsell waste of money

They do not support you. I ended up doing 95% of the work myself. You should use an independent freelancer from Upwork or one of those platforms please save your money. I’m writing this review again because they hound you with upselling tactics even though I told them last time I will leave a review they still are texting me with upselling tactics even now - don’t waste your hard earned money on this lot

May 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love self publishing.com

I absolutely love self publishing.com. It gave me the confidence I needed to leave my old job and start a completely different career as an author. I haven’t even published yet and the course and service have helped me incredibly. My coach is amazing and everyone in the community is so supportive. Plus all of the resources and guidance in the course are exactly what I have needed every step of the way.

March 11, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A company with integrity

A company with integrity, the staff has been reliable, communicative, trustworthy and friendly. Each person I have worked with is professional and skilled, and their work has been excellent and very helpful to my writing journey.

March 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I self-published my 1st book!

I self-published my 1st book after completing the Self-Publishing School course. My book became an Amazon #1 best Seller, and I'm back to write some more! Don't shelf your dream... Get started, finish well, and get published with Self-Publishing School!

February 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of Self publishing school – False Promises & Poor Customer Service

This company is a complete scam, and I strongly warn anyone—especially veterans—to stay far away. As a proud Navy veteran, I entrusted them with my book, Honor Courage Commitment and NAVADMIN 190/21, expecting professionalism and integrity. Instead, they failed to deliver on their best-seller guarantee, ignored my refund request, and showed zero accountability.

They take advantage of authors, making big promises but not following through. It’s disgraceful that they would scam someone who served this country with honor. If they treat a veteran like this, imagine how they’ll treat you. Don’t waste your time or money—go with a company that actually respects its clients.

February 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

LOST A LOT OF MONEY

This is my review and experience with Selfpublishing.com. I attended Selfpublishing.com over a year and a half ago. I wrote several children's books teaching morals, ethics and values and I needed help publishing and marketing my books. I saw Chandler Bolt's and Selfpublishing.com advertisement and thought this may help me find the path to success. I was wrong. Selfpublishing.com and Chandler Bolt did Not help me at all. The information they provide can be found online for free. I attended their coaching classes and barely received the information I needed to get my books published. The coaches taught and encouraged students to give each other 5 star reviews on Amazon which manipulates the algorithm to place their books on the top of their sub genres ...making it appear that they are best sellers. I did not feel comfortable with that behavior. I took a deep dive and found out the majority of authors Chandler Bolt claimed to help become best sellers are not true best sellers on Amazon...they are giving their books away and have NOT made any large amounts of money showing that they are not best sellers. I equate a best selling author as someone who has made lots of money in a short period of time. None of these individuals are making any money. There is no Return on Investment. In my eyes if you spend $7000...you should make minimum of $21000 within a given timeframe. Here...there is no return on investment. I lost a large sum of money. I am a single mother with a special needs child. This month February 2025 I received a threat of legal action against me from Selfpublishing.com because I put up negative reviews to keep others from being taken advantage of by this company. Please do NOT attend this program. This is not a certified or legitimized writing or marketing program thru the Department of Education. You can find all the information for free online. Save your hard earned money and time.

February 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Selfpublishing.com has been invaluable…

Selfpublishing.com has been invaluable in guiding my journey as an author! Their dedicated team offers expertise, support, and a genuine passion for the craft, helping authors achieve their goals. The coaches provide personalized guidance, meeting you where you are every step of the way. If you're seeking expert support, I highly recommend selfpublishing.com!"

February 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

So far so good. Its been a really clean process. Very informative and very easy to follow along. I'm super excited that I chose to work with SP.com.

January 29, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A company to go to when you want to publish your masterpiece.

Excellent! This is my second book, the first on selfpublishing.com. I was unable to sell the required amount of copies with my first book, so I went to self publishing. I'm glad I did. They provide a coach for advice and guidance, five editors for your book to make it better, and ways to sell your book when your job is done. Self publishing will give you a chance to really show your talents in writing and to publish your book, you life's work (in my case) and show it to the world.

January 29, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good Program, although expensive for what you get.

Selfpublishing.com offers great advice on writing and publishing your own book, and their done for you service was invaluable when it came to getting my book self-published on Amazon. My coaching sessions were just so-so, however--your coach doesn't actually read your writing but instead gives you general advice that, frankly, you can get elsewhere within the course.

May 23, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My experience with SelfPublishing.com…

My experience with SelfPublishing.com exceeded my expectations. Not only did I publish my book, but I also gained invaluable knowledge throughout the process. Everyone who supported me was incredibly kind, professional, and helpful. I’ve already recommended SelfPublishing.com to others considering writing a book—it’s truly a fantastic resource for aspiring authors.

December 20, 2024
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