Marketing
Amazon Ads for KDP Books: The PPC Strategy That Actually Works
Stop wasting money on Amazon Ads. Learn the proven PPC strategy that successful KDP publishers use to profitably scale book sales and dominate their niches.
14 min read
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How KDP books actually get made.
Practical guides, fresh ideas, and thoughtful advice for your next chapter in self-publishing.
Good reads. Useful ideas.
Covers
How to Create the Perfect KDP Book Cover (2026): 12 Principles
The 12 design principles that separate a KDP cover that sells from one that disappears. Plus a 4-step process to apply them, 8 before-and-after examples, and the AI tools that get you there fastest.
15 min read
KDP rules
KDP Trim Sizes 2026: All 16 Sizes + Best Size by Genre
Choosing the right trim size is crucial for your book’s success. Discover which of the 16 KDP paperback sizes works best for your genre.
10 min read
KDP rules
KDP Spine Width Formula (2026): 0.002252 Per Page + Chart
Spine width can make or break your KDP cover upload. Learn exactly how to calculate it based on your book specifications using the official KDP spine width formula.
12 min read
Covers
5 Common Book Cover Design Mistakes That Cost You Sales
These 5 book cover mistakes are costing self-published authors thousands in lost sales. Learn how to avoid them.
6 min read
A helpful companion at every chapter.
Cover design, book creation, and the business of publishing. Make your next move with a little more confidence.
Coloring books
Niches, pricing, age groups
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Design, AI art, fixes
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Types, formatting, themes
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Kids books, genres, journals
21 posts
Read Book ideas postsKDP rules
Trim, spine, uploads
6 posts
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Ads, keywords, launch
15 posts
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Put a little inspiration into print.
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