I sold my first copy!
Selling books as a self-published author.
SELF-PUBLISHING
Rayan Khatoun
9/21/20251 min read
You read that right! I sold my very first copy of Peter Pan!
Do I feel rich? Not exactly.
Do I feel like J.K. Rowling? …Okay, maybe just a little. Don't judge me.
Let’s be honest, the money from one copy wouldn’t even buy me a coffee (unless it’s instant, on sale, and I bring my own mug). But the thrill? Absolutely priceless. Somewhere out there, a real human being (not my sister, not my best friend, and not me double-checking my own listing) actually clicked Buy Now. And that feels just amazing!
I’m sitting here beaming because my book finally left the safety of my laptop and landed in someone else’s hands.
So yes, it’s only one copy. But it’s also the first step. Today I’m celebrating with happy dancing, a constant grin, and maybe a cupcake - who cares about calories now!
Tomorrow, who knows? Maybe two copies.
Here’s to small wins that feel bigger than they look on paper.
Thank you, dear reader, wherever and whoever you are! You’ve officially made my week.
PS: Don’t worry, I won’t spend it all in one place, I promise!
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