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NewTools comparedAIWriteBook Review: Real Cost of a KDP Book (2026)
We found a topic that sells and made a 122-page, proofread book in AIWriteBook with all KDP files for…Updated Oct 14, 2026 · 8 min read
NewTools comparedPublisher Champ vs Book Report vs ScribeCount: 2026 Review
Four KDP sales trackers compared: prices, stores, Amazon Ads coverage, profit per book and who each one suitsUpdated Oct 6, 2026 · 7 min read
NewTools comparedPublisher Champ vs AuthorLens (2026): Which to Choose
We connected Publisher Champ and AuthorLens to the same book: both showed $730 after ads, but only…Updated Oct 6, 2026 · 9 min read
NewAmazon AdsNegative Keywords for Amazon Book Ads: Search Term Report
Where the Amazon Ads search term report is, which searches to negate and which to keepUpdated Oct 6, 2026 · 9 min read
NewAmazon AdsAmazon Keyword Rank Tracking for Books: Organic Position
Where your book ranks in Amazon search without ads: how to check by hand and how to track dailyUpdated Oct 6, 2026 · 8 min read
NewProfit & analyticsKDP Reports & Sales Dashboard: What They Show and Hide
What the KDP Reports dashboard shows, why it can't tell you profit per book after Amazon Ads, and how to…Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 12 min read
NewGetting startedAmazon KDP Updates 2026: New Rules That Affect Your Money
KDP and Amazon Ads changes in 2026: 2 new titles per format a week, 70% royalty up to $12.99, approved…Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 18 min read
NewCase studiesOrganic vs Ad Sales on KDP: Do Your Ads Lift the Book?
How to calculate organic sales for a KDP book from KDP and Amazon Ads reports, and how many we see: a…Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 10 min read
NewCase studiesVideo Ads for Books on Amazon: Worth It in 2026?
127 video campaigns on four accounts: where Amazon video ads for books pay off, where they lose money, and…Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 8 min read
NewAmazon AdsAmazon Ads for Authors: Judge Campaigns by Profit, Not ACOS
Amazon ads for KDP books: why ACOS misleads authors, how to find your break-even ACOS and what to do when…Updated Sep 27, 2026 · 15 min read
NewTools comparedAdigy Review & Alternative: $249 Autopilot vs AuthorLens
Adigy runs your Amazon ads for $249+ a monthUpdated Sep 26, 2026 · 7 min read
NewTools comparedHelium 10 for KDP: Hands-On Review for Books (2026)
Helium 10 for KDP, tested hands-on: Cerebro, Xray and Black Box on real books, what fails for Kindle, 2026…Updated Sep 26, 2026 · 17 min read
NewTools comparedPublisher Rocket Review 2026: 5 Tools Tested, Worth $199?
Hands-on Publisher Rocket review for 2026: all five tools with screenshots, how to read the numbers,…Updated Sep 26, 2026 · 16 min readProfit & analyticsAuthorLens Review: KDP Analytics Dashboard With Real Data
AuthorLens review with real screenshots: net profit per book after Amazon Ads, organic vs ad sales, Ad…Updated Oct 5, 2026 · 32 min read
Getting startedKDP Account Terminated or Suspended? Causes and Appeals
KDP account terminated or suspended? What the email means, how to appeal under the KDP Terms, and 9 common…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 18 min read
Profit & analyticsHow Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish on Amazon KDP? (2026)
How much does it cost to self-publish on Amazon KDP? Publishing is free; a launch that sells costs…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 18 min read
Amazon AdsWhy Is My Book Not Selling on Amazon? A 4-Step Diagnosis
Why is my book not selling on Amazon? Find the broken step with four numbers from Amazon Ads: impressions,…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Getting startedHow to Sell Ebooks on Amazon KDP: Royalties, KU, DRM
How to sell ebooks on Amazon KDP in 2026: EPUB vs PDF, the new $12.99 70% royalty cap, KDP Select and…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 12 min read
Getting startedDo You Need an LLC for Amazon KDP? LLC vs Sole Proprietor
Do you need an LLC for Amazon KDP? NoUpdated Sep 25, 2026 · 9 min read
Amazon AdsKDP Keywords: How to Fill the 7 Boxes and Fix Ad Keywords
KDP keywords done right: how to fill the 7 keyword boxes by KDP's rules, and how to find the Amazon Ads…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 17 min readNiche & bookKDP Niche Research: How to Find a Profitable Niche
KDP niche research by the numbers: the BSR and review thresholds we use, signs of a dead niche, seasonality vsUpdated Oct 5, 2026 · 19 min read
Niche & bookKDP Cover Size & Requirements 2026: Spine Width, Bleed, DPI
KDP cover size and requirements in numbers: bleed, spine, 300 DPI, PDF for print and JPEG for Kindle —…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 15 min read
Getting startedWhat You Can't Change After Publishing on KDP (2026)
What you can't change after publishing on KDP: language, trim size, ink type, ISBN and more, the 72-hour…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 10 min read
Amazon AdsAmazon Ads Placements & Bid Adjustments for KDP Books (2026)
Amazon Ads placements and bidding strategy explained: top of search vs product pages, down only vs up and…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Profit & analyticsHow to Make $1,000 a Month on Amazon KDP: A Real Plan
How to make money on KDP, starting with $1,000 a month net: the royalties and daily sales it takes, six…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 13 min read
Getting startedIs Amazon KDP Worth It in 2026? Pros and Cons, Real Numbers
Is Amazon KDP worth it in 2026? Four real pros and five cons nobody puts in the ads, from our own accounts…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 13 min read
Getting started10 KDP Mistakes Beginners Make (and What They Cost)
The KDP mistakes that stop a first book from selling: random niches, cheap covers, locked fields,…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Tools comparedBest KDP Tools 2026: 16 KDP Software Tools Compared
Best KDP tools and software for 2026: Publisher Rocket, BookBeam, KDSPY, Publisher Champ, Helium 10,…Updated Oct 1, 2026 · 24 min read
Getting startedHow to Publish a Book on Amazon KDP (2026): 15-Minute Guide
Publish a book on Amazon KDP in 10–15 minutes, field by field: format, 7 keywords, groundwood paper, print…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 20 min read
Getting startedKDP Account Setup 2026: Tax Interview and Getting Paid
KDP account setup step by step: account details, two-step verification, Getting Paid under the 2026 PSP…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Profit & analyticsKDP Royalties 2026: 60% vs 50% at $9.99, Print Cost, Real Math
Paperback royalty at $9.99: 60% or 50% minus printingUpdated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min read
Niche & bookAre Coloring Books Profitable on KDP in 2026? The Real Math
Are coloring books profitable on KDP? A 108-page book at $9.99 earns $3.15 in the US, while an ad sale…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 10 min read
Getting startedWhat Is Amazon KDP? Kindle Direct Publishing Explained (2026)
Kindle Direct Publishing in plain words: $0 to start, Amazon prints each copy on order, you keep the rightsUpdated Sep 25, 2026 · 12 min read
Profit & analyticsHow Much Do KDP Authors Make in 2026? Royalties vs Real Profit
How much do KDP authors make? The formula, three scenarios for one book, and a real case: $15,728 in…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 12 min read
Niche & bookHow to Create a Book for KDP: From Idea to Interior
How to create a book for Amazon KDP: the six-question brief, page count from royalty, title and hook,…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 13 min read
Amazon AdsHow to Get Book Reviews on Amazon Without Breaking the Rules
How to get book reviews on Amazon within KDP's rules: how many you need, what counts as a violation, where…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 12 min read
Getting startedHow to Sell Books on Amazon KDP in 2026: Full Path
How to sell books on Amazon KDP in 2026: royalties, the real startup budget, niche, cover, account,…Updated Sep 25, 2026 · 14 min readGetting started