Book Creation
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Can’t Decide Where To Start In Self-Publishing?
Start with one niche where readers already buy, get the Kindle version out and run ads. Then add books to that niche, because each one builds your authority.
Can’t Find A Topic For My Book!
Too many book ideas or none? Make a list, test each against the market with KDSpy and Amazon, and pick one topic per pen name. How my sales rose when I did.
Is Self-Publishing Too Complicated?
No, not if you take it one step at a time. KDP asks for five things. Why it feels complicated, how I got through the noise and when to hire help.
Not Good Enough At Writing?
You don't have to be a good writer to publish. You improve with practice, polish with tools and editors, or hire a ghostwriter. I have 230 books out.
What Has Changed in Self-Publishing on Amazon Since 2019?
Since 2019 KDP added hardcovers, AI disclosure and a two-titles-per-format weekly limit, and ads got pricier. Here is what changed and why I publish wide.
Is Austin Macauley A Vanity Publisher?
Yes: Writer Beware classifies Austin Macauley as a vanity publisher, because authors pay to be published. The fees and rights terms it reports.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.