Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/selfpublishing?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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What its rules say about promotion
No self promotion
Promo posts aren't allowed. Posting a link, the title of your work, or any other identifier to your book is a clear violation of this rule. Self promotion is also not limited to books. Promoting your editing service, marketing, etc. is also a clear violation.
All 3 rules of r/selfpublishing
- No low effort questions
Please search this sub first to get answers for some of the more basic self-publishing. We are here for brainstorming and troubleshooting, not for things like "What is Amazon KDP?" - No self promotion
Promo posts aren't allowed. Posting a link, the title of your work, or any other identifier to your book is a clear violation of this rule. Self promotion is also not limited to books. Promoting your editing service, marketing, etc. is also a clear violation. - Be Nice
Yes, we're all cranky self-published authors, but please be civilized. No name-calling, no insults, no wishing bad things on other people.
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