Category: Self-Publishing

Beginner KDP Author: A Practical Guide to Your First Book Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Publishing your first book on KDP is a predictable sequence: prepare manuscript, prepare cover and formats, enter book metadata, and publish — and you can repeat it reliably. Focus on platform requirements and small automation wins: a clean…

KDP Author Dashboard Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways The KDP Author Dashboard is where you manage books, pricing, and earnings; know which panels to check first. Bookshelf and Reports are the two most used areas: Bookshelf for status and publishing, Reports for sales and royalties. When you publish at scale, automation that handles…

Bulk publishing books: A practical guide for scaling your indie releases Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key takeaways Bulk publishing books is a repeatable, operational process—treat it like a production line, not a marketing sprint. Build a mass book publishing workflow that combines template files, CSV batch uploads, and platform-specific checks to cut time and…

Publish wide vs exclusive kdp: A practical guide for authors who want results Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key takeaways KDP Select (exclusive KDP) can accelerate Amazon visibility for some genres because of Kindle Unlimited page reads, but it requires 90-day ebook exclusivity. Going wide reaches readers on Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and libraries;…

Self Publish on Multiple Platforms Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways Publishing wide means more readers and more income opportunities, but it adds operational complexity. A repeatable workflow — file prep, platform rules, and batch uploads — turns multi-platform publishing from a headache into scaleable work. Automation tools like BookUploadPro cut repetitive uploads, reduce…

Publish same book everywhere Estimated reading time: 12 minutes Key takeaways You can publish the same book everywhere, but you must plan for platform rules like Amazon KDP Select and match metadata, formats, and ISBNs across stores. Use a mix of direct uploads and aggregators, prepare clean EPUB/PDF files and covers, and set launch windows…

Wide publishing workflow: a practical guide for self-publishing authors Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Key takeaways A clear wide publishing workflow turns one-off uploads into repeatable, low-error publishing across retailers. Break the process into stages: plan, create, edit, format, upload, and monitor; treat metadata and assets as first-class work items. Use platform-aware tools and CSV…

KDP author workflow: Practical steps to publish faster and at scale Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways A reliable KDP author workflow reduces rework and keeps formats linked across ebook and print. Prepare formatted files, matching metadata, and platform-specific checks once—then automate distribution to other stores. Tools that batch-upload, use CSVs, and apply platform…

Beginner KDP Author: A Practical Guide to Your First Book Estimated reading time: 20 minutes Key takeaways Publishing on KDP is straightforward but requires attention to details: title matching, formatting, and rights. Prepare clean files: a properly formatted manuscript, a good cover, and the right file types (EPUB for eBooks, print-ready PDF for paperbacks). When…

kdp author dashboard: A practical guide for self-publishing authors Estimated reading time: 12–14 minutes Key takeaways The kdp author dashboard is your control center: Bookshelf for edits, Reports for earnings and KENP reads, and menus for pricing and distribution. Use consistent source files and metadata, and validate EPUBs and covers before upload to avoid common…