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Why Your Coaching Book Doesn't Belong in Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited trades 90 days of Amazon exclusivity for a page-read royalty. For a coaching book built to land clients, that trade works against its real job.
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Amazon Changed Book Pricing Rules. Here's What Authors Need to Do Next
On July 7, 2026, Amazon raised KDP's 70% ebook royalty ceiling to $12.99, its first increase since 2007. What changed, what didn't, and what to check this week.
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5 Reasons Your Self-Published Book Isn't Selling on Amazon KDP
Your book is live on Amazon KDP but sales aren't coming. Here are the five most common, fixable reasons why, with the numbers behind each one.
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How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon KDP?
Amazon KDP is free to publish on, but editing, covers, and formatting are not. Here's the real cost to self-publish a book, from about $500 to $8,500+.
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Can You Publish an AI-Written Book on Amazon KDP? (2026 Guide)
Yes, you can publish an AI-written book on KDP. Here are Amazon's disclosure rules, what gets titles rejected, and the royalties you'll earn in 2026.
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ISBN for Self Published Authors: Do You Need One in 2026?
Do you need an ISBN to self-publish in 2026? For 90% of coaches the free KDP ISBN is fine. When to pay $125 for a Bowker ISBN, and when not to.
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How to Get Your First 25 Amazon Reviews Before Launch Day
Get 25 Amazon reviews in 30 days with the ARC Launch Stack: an 8-week reviewer list, a 72-hour ask window, and what Amazon policy allows.
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How to Self-Publish a Coaching Book on Amazon KDP: The Complete 2026 Walkthrough
The full 2026 KDP walkthrough for coaches: trim sizes, formatting, royalties, AI disclosure, and the lead-gen wiring that makes the book generate discovery calls.
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