Alrighty friends, it’s been about a month of doing Amazon KDP and I’m here to share the October 2025 report! Drumroll please!!! This month, I brought in $174.76 CAD in royalties — surpassing my first-month goal of $100! (That’s after subtracting my own purchases that weren’t author copies.) But wait – what about those ads?…
The Editing Grind: What Every New KDP Author Needs to Hear
It’s a sunny fall Saturday afternoon, and I’m sitting in my house editing my best-selling crossword puzzle book. Why? Because oh boy — it needs edits! So I thought sharing my editing grind would be fun, and figured it’s what every new KDP author needed to hear since I wish I could go back and…
My First 2 Weeks On Amazon KDP: What Really Happened (Honest Results And Mistakes Inside!)
Well, here it is — my very first roundup of my Amazon KDP results! I’m both nervous and excited to share this part of the journey, because it’s a real look at what self-publishing through Amazon KDP looks like after about two weeks. And trust me, I learned a lot, made some mistakes (that turned…
How To Build Your KDP Business Using 3 Free Tools And Trials
One of the best things about starting a self-publishing business on Amazon KDP is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to get started. In fact, you can start your business and create professional-quality books, from puzzles to coloring pages, using free tools and limited-time trials, if you plan ahead and manage your time…
That Magical Moment When You See Your First Amazon KDP Sale
It takes courage to start something new — especially when it’s something as unknown and creative as Amazon KDP. It’s also like stepping into a vast ocean where there are all sorts of fish! So to say that I was shocked to see my first sale so quickly would be an understatement, but I most…
How To Start Your Amazon KDP Side Hustle: A Beginner’s Guide To A Passive Income Glow Up
Ever dreamt of a fun, independent and creative way to make passive income? If you’re thinking “yes”, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) may the side hustle glow up you’ve been looking for. If you love designing, writing or creating fun activities or art, the self-publishing game may be for you. Amazon KDP offers a unique…