Practical guides on writing a book (with or without AI), formatting it for print and ebook, publishing on Amazon KDP and every other store, and turning it into income.
Self-Publishing
Learn what an ASIN is, how it differs from an ISBN, where to find yours, and why your Kindle ebook and paperback each get their own Amazon number.
Nov 4, 2026 · 9 min read
Self-Publishing
Learn when you need an ISBN to self-publish, which stores give free ones, why IngramSpark needs your own, and where to buy ISBNs in your country.
Nov 4, 2026 · 9 min read
Selling & Earning
Learn how KDP royalties work: the 70% vs 35% eBook plans, delivery fees, the price band, paperback 60% minus printing, and Expanded Distribution.
Nov 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Self-Publishing
Learn what KDP Select is, how its 90-day exclusivity works, how Kindle Unlimited page reads pay, which promotions you get, and when to go wide instead.
Nov 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Self-Publishing
Step-by-step guide to publishing a paperback on KDP: ISBN, trim size, paper, bleed, interior PDF, full-wrap cover, proof copies, printing cost and pricing.
Nov 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Self-Publishing
See what self-publishing a book really costs: which steps are free on KDP and Draft2Digital, where you can choose to pay, and what drives each line item.
Nov 2, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing with AI
Learn AI book cover design step by step: genre conventions, typography first, AI art caveats and disclosure, and ebook vs full-wrap print cover specs.
Nov 1, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing with AI
Learn how to create a lead magnet ebook: pick one problem, write 8–15k words, place your CTA, export PDF and EPUB, and deliver it by email automatically.
Nov 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing with AI
Learn why AI models invent facts and citations, and follow a step-by-step routine to verify claims, numbers, quotes and references before you publish.
Oct 31, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing with AI
Learn how KDP defines AI-generated vs AI-assisted content, where the disclosure appears in the Content tab, and how to answer for text, images and translations.
Oct 31, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing with AI
Learn how to write a novel with AI step by step: build a brief, approve an outline, draft scene by scene, keep continuity and revise dialogue by hand.
Oct 30, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing with AI
Learn a step-by-step AI book writing workflow: brief, book bible, outline, chapter drafting, continuity checks, editing, AI-tell cleanup and publish files.
Oct 29, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing a Book
Learn what a prologue is for, when one works, when to cut it, and how a prologue differs from chapter one and a foreword, with fixes for weak openings.
Oct 29, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing a Book
Learn how to write a book dedication step by step: where it goes, how long it should be, how to set the tone, plus fresh examples for partners, family and friends.
Oct 28, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing a Book
Learn to edit your own book in four passes: structural edit, line edit, copy edit and proofread, with checklists, read-aloud tips and when to hire help.
Oct 28, 2026 · 10 min read
Writing with AI
Create a children's book with AI: pick an age band and word count, write and test text for read-aloud rhythm, add illustrations, set a square trim, publish on KDP.
Oct 27, 2026 · 9 min read
Writing a Book
Learn how to write a book series step by step: pick a series type, plan arcs, build a series bible, set a release schedule and track read-through.
Oct 27, 2026 · 11 min read
Writing a Book
Learn when a pen name makes sense, how to set one up on KDP and other stores, why copyright and royalties stay in your legal name, and how to brand it.
Oct 27, 2026 · 10 min read