With my experience as a published author of over 80 books, I have created this guide on how to write and publish a book so you too can have the tools you need to become a published author. One popular self-publishing platform is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), which offers a fre...
Of course, that also means that marketing isn’t about convincing someone to buy something they don’t truly want. Which is a problem if you have written for a niche audience but you’re selling it to a broader one. If you want to self-publish a tragic love story about star-crossed s...
Why not self-publish your own books? With Amazon KDP, you don't need to worry about the manufacturing process or the shipping logistics. Amazon's got all that handled! All you have to do is upload your work and BOOM. A money-maker (that's you!) is born! I will teach you step ...
This is also the time to set your price. As with paperback, Amazon will suggest a minimum price that will still allow you to make a profit. Hit publish! Once you’ve uploaded your content and set a price, you should be ready to go. There’ll be a brief delay while Amazon makes sur...
How much does it cost to publish on Amazon KDP? Publishing on Amazon KDP is free. No charge to upload the file and no shipping costs or hidden fees. Authors getroyalties of 35% to 70%of the sale price (for prices $2.99 – $9.99, Amazon gives you 70% and takes 30%, for other pr...
1. Self Publish Your Short Stories Using Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) You can write short stories and self-publish them on your own. You can use the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform to achieve this. Once you submit your short stories through KDP, you will get paid ...
For instance, if you self-publish a paperback with KDP and sell it on Amazon, you’ll keep 60% of the sale price, minus the printing cost. How to choose a printer for your book Printing your own book is more accessible than you might think. Many publishers offer print-on-demand ...
To help you get started, I’ve gathered some of my favorite lessons — both from my experience and from the experts. Don’t worry, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds. I’ll also share some helpful tools and templates you can use to create, publish, and sell your ebook. In this...
STEP 2 Choose a Book Size Your book’s size, or trim size, is the first decision. The three most common book sizes most people use to publish on Amazon KDP: 6×9, 7.5×9.25 8.5×11 inches. Decide in which size you want to create your book. ...
Ready to write your premise?To make it easier we have a free worksheet template that will guide you through writing a publishable premise:Download the worksheet here. Or get a copy of ourWrite Plan Planner, and have a physical tool to guide you through the writing process.Check out the pl...