r/selfpublish
Can you promote in r/selfpublish? No.
No promotionRule 1 prohibits self-promotion of any service, including editing or marketing, outside the designated self-promo thread.
Last checked September 10, 2026
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Self-promotion rule
Promo posts aren't allowed. We have a self promotion thread. 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…
No spam
No spam allowed.
No low-effort posts
Posts along the lines of "how do I sell my book?" with nothing specific are not allowed. Read the wiki for general marketing advice. Posts asking "how do I self-publish?" are similarly prohibited. Low-effort posts include *anything* that is simply vague.
Intent
Please note that the intent of your post is irrelevant in regards to violations of the rules. For example, a post asking about results for a marketing service that also contains a link to a book may very well be made with the intention of asking an honest…
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