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How to Hire a Book Cover Designer, and Check They Did Not Use AI
How to hire a book cover designer: where to look, what goes in the brief and contract, how to ask about AI, and why KDP's AI disclosure rule makes it matter.
What Happens to Your Self-Published Books and KDP Account When You Die?
Your copyright passes to your heirs, but a KDP account can't simply be handed over. What to put in a will and who to tell. A general guide, not legal advice.
KDP AI Disclosure Rules: What Counts as AI-Generated and What You Must Tell Amazon
KDP wants AI-generated text, images and translations reported, not AI-assisted work. What each term means, how covers are affected, and what KDP leaves unsaid.
Are Self Published Books Copyrighted?
Yes, your book is copyrighted the moment you write it. Registration is optional in the US. Here is what to do if a rival files a false claim on Amazon.
Why Did My KDP Account Close Without Any Notification?
Why did my KDP account close without notice? Learn the real reasons Amazon can shut an account and the practices to avoid so your books stay live.
Do I need to copyright my self-published book?
Do you need to copyright your self-published book? It is protected once written, so add a copyright page, and learn when US registration is worth it.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a profitable niche with keyword research to setting up the marketing machine. It is free, and you get it straight away.