I spent $3,628 publishing my romance novel, A New Chapter by the Canal — but not every expense was necessary.

In this video, I break down exactly what I spent on editing, proofreading, cover design, formatting, audiobook production, special editions, and admin costs. I’ll also share what was worth paying for, what I’d DIY again, and where I think first-time indie authors can save money.

If you’re planning to self-publish your first book, I hope this helps you build a smarter publishing budget.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:22 What I published

02:42 Developmental editing

06:23 Copy editing

09:45 Proofreading

10:50 Cover design

13:50 Translations

16:50 Formatting

17:43 Audiobook

20:41 Print run

22:28 Admin

23:10 Total spend

24:47 What I’d spend money on again

26:46 Three budget examples

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