Book Distribution
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Amazon Kindle Self Publishing Guidelines for Authors
KDP's rules on content, covers, titles, keywords, descriptions, AI disclosure, KDP Select and pre-orders, linked to Amazon's pages, so your account stays safe.
Can You Sell Ebooks on Walmart? What Changed
No, not any more: the Walmart and Kobo ebook partnership ended in 2024. What that means for authors and where to sell your ebook instead.
Apple Self Publishing
How to self-publish on Apple Books: the 70% royalty, the six setup steps, pros and cons, and how it compares with Kindle, Kobo and Audible for authors.
Free Self Publishing Websites
Free self-publishing websites: 9 sites to publish your book for free or close to it, including Amazon KDP, PublishDrive, Apple Books and IngramSpark.
Worst Self-Publishing Companies You Need to Avoid
Worst self-publishing companies to avoid: the warning signs, from vanity presses posing as publishers to overpriced services and fake contests.
Cheapest Self-Publishing: How to Save Money on Your Next Book
KDP is the cheapest way to self-publish, with no upfront fee. Compare what KDP, Draft2Digital, XinXii and PublishDrive cost, and where else to save.
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.