Self Pub Stories

Self Pub Stories

Indie Hackers

Interviews with successful self-published authors.

To serve as a resource for aspiring self-published authors who lack experience in the aspects of self-publishing outside of writing itself: getting the word out, finding beta readers, building a community, etc.

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Actual performance

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Did not reach leaderboard

Launch Intel predictions

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Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: ide · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
62%62% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.
Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
54%54% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Missing: mac, agents, macos
38%38% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
37%37% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
35%35% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
17%17% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
8%8% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Incorrect prediction on native model

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