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What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Self-Publishing Journey Today

What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Self-Publishing Journey Today

5 Steps to Create Income with Mini Books

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J.R. Heimbigner
May 01, 2025
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If I had to start my self-publishing journey all over again, I wouldn’t begin with big books, complicated funnels, or expensive ad campaigns.

I’d keep it incredibly simple.

In fact, I’ve recently discovered a straightforward, repeatable strategy that is already helping me increase income from my books—and I want to share it with you.

It’s called The Minimalist Author Income Strategy, and it’s based on five simple steps that any aspiring or struggling self-published author can follow.

You don’t need a huge audience, a complicated business plan, or a dozen products. You just need the right focus.

The truth is this:

Most self-published authors won’t make a full-time living by selling books alone.

Even with tools like Gumroad or SamCart, the reality is, book royalties rarely replace a full-time income unless you have dozens of titles or years of momentum.

But here’s the good news—you can make meaningful income with mini books.

That’s why I created this free guide:

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