Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Readers Say My Book Is AI. What Can I Do?
A reader says your book is AI-written and you wrote it. What Amazon will do about a review, what to do about ads and detectors, and the record to keep.
Should I Launch My Book on Kickstarter?
Kickstarter can fund a print run, but funding is all-or-nothing and backers mostly come from readers you already have. Plan the goal, printing and shipping.
Can I Dictate My Book Instead of Typing It?
Yes. Word and Google Docs both have dictation, so try those before paying for anything. How to use them, dictate a chapter and handle handwriting.
How Do I Turn My Word File Into a Print-Ready PDF for KDP?
Set the page size to your trim size, use KDP's margins, embed the fonts, then save as PDF and check it in the previewer. Steps for Word and Google Docs.
How Do I Get the Rights to My Book Back From a Publisher?
Read the reversion or out-of-print clause, then ask the publisher in writing. What to do if no clause applies, the publisher has closed, and what US law allows.
Popular guides
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- Comparing Ingramspark, Lulu, and KDP Print
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Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a profitable niche with keyword research to setting up the marketing machine. It is free, and you get it straight away.