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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Why Do Some Self-Published Writers Say That Book Marketing Is Dead?
Why some self-published writers say book marketing is dead: Amazon stopped crediting free downloads, so quality books, ads and email lists matter more.
Do you think it’s still worth doing Amazon KDP as a business?
Is Amazon KDP still worth doing as a business? Yes. Why it is an easy place to start, why new readers keep arriving, and the honest limits you should know.
Am I allowed to use an alias when using Amazon’s KDP service?
Can you use an alias on Amazon KDP? Learn how a pen name differs from your real name, a mistake Chris made, and how to protect your reputation.
How Long Should Your Self-Published Book Be?
How long should your self-published book be? Let readers decide: check the page counts of the top-selling books in your genre and aim for a similar length.
Can You Support Your Family From Self-Publishing Alone?
Can you support your family from self-publishing alone? Three rules: keep publishing new books, hire writers to keep production up, and pick topics that last.
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.