Practical, honest guides on writing, publishing and marketing your book — from hiring a ghostwriter to launching on Amazon KDP.
Three categories, seven keyword boxes and a lot of outdated advice. Here is how to choose Amazon KDP categories and keywords step by step, check what Amazon really shows, and fix a category that disappeared.
Read articleAmazon KDP now pays 70% on ebooks up to $12.99, but it did not switch any books for you. Here is how ebook and paperback royalties really work, with worked examples, hidden 35% traps and a pricing checklist.
Read articleKDP now limits new titles per week, allows 18-month ebook pre-orders and still has no paperback pre-orders. Here is a launch timeline that fits the new rules, with deadlines, fixes for common problems and a checklist.
Read articleKindle Unlimited is now Kindle+, and audiobooks are included. Here is which audiobooks qualify, how to enroll an ACX title step by step, how listening is paid, and the eligibility traps that catch nonfiction authors.
Read articleYour book is protected by copyright the moment you write it, but registration is what lets you enforce it. Here is how to register a book with the U.S. Copyright Office, which application to use, what the new fees mean, and how ghostwritten and AI-assisted books are handled.
Read articleAudible is retiring the legacy ACX royalty model at the end of 2026. Here is what is changing, how to enroll your audiobooks, how to choose exclusive or non-exclusive, and a dated checklist so nothing comes off sale by accident.
Read articleKDP is asking more authors to verify their identity with a government ID. Here is how to do it safely from inside your own account, how to avoid the common errors, and what to do if it goes wrong.
Read articleAmazon asks about AI every time you publish or republish a book. Here is what counts as AI-generated, what counts as AI-assisted, and how to answer the question honestly.
Read articleYour book is live, but the reviews are not coming in. Here is a practical, rule-safe plan for getting honest reader reviews before and after launch.
Read articleGhostwriting fees vary more than almost any other publishing service. Here is how pricing works, the general ranges you will see, and what actually drives the cost of your book.
Read articleAmazon Kindle Direct Publishing lets you publish an ebook, paperback or hardcover without a traditional publisher. Here is the full process, from account setup to launch day.
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