Book Distribution
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
15 Best Self Publishing Blogs for Aspiring Authors
The best self-publishing blogs are free. My 15 picks for 2026, from Jane Friedman and The Creative Penn to Kindlepreneur, ALLi and Writer Beware.
Unlocking KDP's Darkest Publishing Secret
Most books sell little because the book is not optimized and nobody is hungry for it. How to check your market with KDSpy before you write and build trust.
Blowing The Lid on The Biggest Amazon KDP Secret
Amazon shows the sales rank of every book. Use it with competitor reviews and sponsored ads to see what sells in your niche before you write.
Ex Employee Warns Us About Amazon KDP
Yes, I still say publish on Amazon KDP. Here is what an ex-employee warned about, what KDP's rules say, and the alternatives, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
Is It Too Late to Self-Publish? Why There's Still Room
No, it is not too late: the gold rush is over, but authors who pick a market and market well still win. Royalties, audio growth and sub-genres.
Amazon VS Ingram Spark (Epic Book Distribution Battle)
Publish natively on both KDP and IngramSpark, or you lose control of your Amazon description, bio and price. How ISBNs work, and where Draft2Digital fits.
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.