Author: Billie Lucas

Amazon KDP Journals Full Publishing Blueprint for Authors

Amazon KDP journals: A complete journal publishing blueprint for interiors, covers, keywords, categories, and launch plans Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Amazon KDP journals are a low-content, high-volume opportunity when interiors, covers, and metadata are planned correctly. Build clean interiors, use genre-tested covers, and pick targeted keywords and categories to reach buyers. Automate EPUB conversion…

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Amazon KDP vs Lulu — choose the right platform for authors

amazon kdp vs lulu: Global distribution vs Amazon dominance Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Amazon KDP wins on speed, Amazon visibility, and simplicity for authors focused on Amazon sales. Lulu offers broader distribution, better direct-sales options, and more control over pricing and customer data—but at higher printing costs and slower turnaround. For an Amazon-first, fast…

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How to Write a Book with AI Using a Human-First System

How to write a book with AI: a realistic, human-first system Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Writing a book with AI works best when you treat the system as a drafting partner, not a replacement: human voice + AI drafts + focused editing produces the best nonfiction results. A realistic workflow moves from idea to…

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Requirements for Amazon KDP What Authors Must Know

KDP rules cheat sheet: requirements for amazon kdp Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Amazon KDP enforces content, formatting, and metadata rules — avoid the common pitfalls that trigger automatic rejection. Clean file structure (validated EPUBs, embedded fonts, correct margins) and honest AI disclosures are required for review. Use publishing tools that produce KDP-ready outputs to…

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Amazon KDP Book Sizes Master List and How to Choose

Amazon KDP Book Sizes: Master list of the most popular trim sizes and what each is best for Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The most common Amazon KDP book sizes are 6″ x 9″ and 5.5″ x 8.5″; choose based on genre and reader expectations. Trim size affects layout, page count, cost, and cover design—pick…

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Amazon KDP Paperback Sizes Practical Guide for Profit

Amazon KDP Paperback Sizes: A Practical Paperback Size Guide for Sales, Margins, and Profit Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Trim size influences production cost, reader perception, and how your book competes on retailer pages. For most non‑fiction on KDP, 6″ x 9″ is a safe, cost‑effective default; specialty content can benefit from other standard sizes…

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Book Size for Amazon KDP — How to Choose the Right Trim

book size for amazon kdp: Choosing your size guide Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Picking the right trim affects cost, layout, reader experience, and discoverability—6″ x 9″ is the safe default for most non‑fiction. Match trim size to genre expectations, layout needs (images, tables), and production limits such as page counts, bleed, and spine width.…

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Best Book Size for Amazon KDP — Trim Sizes and Choosing Tips

Best book size for Amazon KDP: proven trim sizes that sell Estimated reading time: 7 minutes The best book size for Amazon KDP depends on genre, reader expectations, and printing economics — 6″ x 9″ is the most versatile choice for US paperbacks. Choose smaller trims (5″ x 8″ or 5.5″ x 8.5″) for portable…

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Amazon KDP Kids Book Sizes for Picture, Early, Chapter

Amazon KDP Kids Book Sizes: Picture Books vs Early Readers vs Chapter Books (Specs & Guide) Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Choose trim size by age and the illustration/text balance—square sizes (8.5″ x 8.5″) work well for picture books; 8.5″ x 11″ suits older kids and text-heavy pages. Know KDP limits and minimum page counts—these…

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Amazon KDP Journal Size Guide and Best-Selling Options

Amazon KDP Journal Size: A journal size guide — best-selling options and how size affects cover + interior templates Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Choosing the right Amazon KDP journal size affects cost, reader expectations, and cover design—6″ x 9″ and 8.5″ x 11″ are common winners. Trim size determines template dimensions, margins, bleed needs,…

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