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Chris BairdSelf-publisher and coach. He has published 230 books and sold over 50,000 copies. About Chris
Is It Better To Write One Book Or A Trilogy?
For nonfiction, write a series and bundle it. A fiction trilogy works only if book one is strong. Bundle either way. How I started and how to price a bundle.
Finding An Amazon KDP Mentor?
How to find an Amazon KDP mentor: search free answers first, hire someone with real results, and how to spot a scam. Plus how coaching with me works.
Are All Kindle Books Audio?
No, not every Kindle book has audio. Some are read aloud by text-to-speech, some have a real audiobook. Here is how to make an audiobook of your own book.
Which Is More Profitable In General For Kindle And KDP Authors, Fiction Or Nonfiction?
Fiction, mostly romance, earns more at the top, but nonfiction is easier to sell on Kindle. The 2025 survey numbers, why I chose nonfiction and how to pick.
Staying Motivated as a Self-Publisher Working Alone
How to stay motivated while working alone: sleep, exercise and diet basics backed by CDC and WHO guidance, plus a five-minute daily habit tracker.
Can You Support Your Family From Self-Publishing Alone?
Some authors do, but it is not typical: the median full-time self-published author earned $12,800 from books. Three habits that help, and what to build.
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.