Book Formatting
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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
How Do I Write a Blurb for a Novel?
A fiction blurb needs a hook, a main character, what they stand to lose and what is in the way, and no ending. KDP's 4,000 character limit and rules.
Can You Use Canva for a KDP Book Cover?
Yes, you can make a KDP cover in Canva if you hold the rights to everything on it and export to KDP's specs. What to check, and when a DIY cover hurts sales.
How to Format Your Book for Amazon KDP
Which files KDP accepts (EPUB, KPF, DOCX, PDF), why raw Word files cause problems, and what to check in Atticus or Kindle Previewer before you upload.
KDP Publishing Sizes: How to Select the Right One
6 x 9 inches is the most common US paperback size on KDP. How to choose a trim size for your genre, what large trim costs, and the bleed and margin rules.
Self-Publishing for Business Owners: A Complete Overview
Yes. A book shows what you know, brings in customers and builds your email list while you keep control. Goals, audience, writing, publishing and marketing.
Self-Publishing for Coaches: A Complete Guide
A short book is one of the best ways for a coach to get leads and clients, and you keep control of your brand. Audience, topic, title, writing and marketing.
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.