I Can’t Afford to Self-Publish” — Wordslinger 10-Sh0t

The Wordslinger Podcast · Aug 17, 2026 · 20m

“I can’t afford to self-publish.”

I hear this from writers all the time—and I think it’s based on one of the biggest misconceptions about indie publishing.

You can self-publish a book for $0.

In this Wordslinger 10-Shot, I break down the real costs of independent publishing, including editing, formatting, cover design, distribution, and marketing—and show you where you can spend money, where you can save it, and where you may not need to spend anything at all.

We’ll also talk about the important difference between legitimate indie publishing and expensive “publishing services” that charge…