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 You Make Money With Self Published YA Books?
YA can make money, but almost no indie YA authors reach the top income brackets. See what the 2025 survey says and how to pick a sub-niche.
How To Self Publish On Amazon Using A Book Template?
KDP gives you free paperback manuscript and cover templates. Learn how to use them, where they fall short and when a tool such as Atticus pays off.
Is Self-Publishing on Amazon Free?
Yes, KDP lets you self-publish ebooks, paperbacks and hardcovers for free. What still costs money (proof copies, covers, tools) and why free can cost you sales.
When To Self Publish?
The best time to self-publish is now: make progress every day, then keep publishing. What launch-timing advice says and why one book is rarely enough.
Is It Hard To Do Self Publishing Amazon Canada?
No, it is as easy from Canada as anywhere, and Canadian publishers can get free ISBNs. What I learned from outside the US, plus taxes and payments.
Can A Self Published Book Be Republished?
Yes, you can republish a self-published book as a new edition or re-upload fixes. What KDP allows, when you need a new ISBN, and what risks your account.
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.