When you reach the category section in your KDP setup, it can feel like a small step. You click a few boxes, save, and move on to pricing. But...
How to Choose Amazon Book Categories for Your Nonfiction Book
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Nonfiction Writing, Publishing, and Book Marketing Tips
Practical advice to help first-time authors write, publish, and market their books.
How to Choose a Topic for Your Nonfiction Book (Even If You Have Too Many Ideas)
If you've been trying to figure out how to choose a topic for your nonfiction book, you're probably in one of two places. Either you have several...
Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing: Which Is Right for Your Nonfiction Book?
If you're a first-time nonfiction author, you've probably asked yourself this question more than once: Should I self-publish my book or try to get a...
Is My Book Idea Good Enough? How to Know You’re Ready to Write It
If you've been Googling "is my book idea good enough" at 11pm with a half-written notes doc open in another tab, I want you to know something:...
Amazon Book SEO: How to Get Your Nonfiction Book Found by the Right Readers
If you've ever typed your own book title into Amazon's search bar and felt your stomach drop because it's nowhere to be found, I want you to know...
Do I Need a Developmental Editor? How to Know When Your Manuscript Needs Professional Feedback
If you've been working on your nonfiction book and something feels off but you can't quite name it, you're not alone. That nagging feeling that your...
How to Write a Self-Help Book: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Authors
If you've ever wondered how to write a self-help book that actually changes lives, you're already past the hardest part: believing your ideas are...
How to Outline a Nonfiction Book (Step by Step)
If you've been wondering how to outline a nonfiction book, you're already asking the right question. You have a book idea, maybe one that's been...
Amazon KDP Publishing Guide: How to Set Up and Publish Your First Nonfiction Book
If you've finished your nonfiction manuscript (or you're close), this Amazon KDP publishing guide is the next thing you need. Setting up your book...
How to Get Past the Fear of Writing a Book (And Actually Start)
You've had this book idea for a while now. Maybe months. Maybe years. You think about it in the shower, on your commute, right before you fall...
How to Write a Book Description That Sells: A Step-by-Step Guide for Nonfiction Authors
Your nonfiction book could be the most useful, well-researched, genuinely life-changing thing on the shelf. But if your book description doesn't...
How to Write a Nonfiction Book: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
You have something to say. Maybe it's expertise you've built over decades, lessons from a life-changing experience, or a process you've refined that...