A 💰6 Figure💰 Self-Published 📚Book: THE NUMBERS

From YouTube Shorts to a Book00:00:00

Jill Bearup describes how a spontaneous YouTube short idea about a fantasy heroine evolved into a 50-episode series and eventually a 81,000-word book project.

Choosing Self-Publishing00:02:21

Despite interest from traditional publishers, Jill opted for self-publishing because traditional avenues did not align with her book's unique, genre-bending nature.

Sales Data and Financial Breakdown00:03:38

An in-depth look at sales figures, totaling approximately 42,000 copies, and the resulting profit of over $135,000, along with a breakdown of per-unit earnings across different platforms.

Investing the Earnings00:07:00

Jill details her major expenditures, including a deposit for a custom suit of armor and the life-changing milestone of using the book's earnings to pay off her mortgage.

Future Projects and Gratitude00:08:27

Closing remarks thanking her audience and patrons, with updates on upcoming projects including a larger-print hardback edition and an in-progress audiobook.