Author Archives: Daniel Harper

Amazon KDP Journal Templates: Design & Upload Tutorial

Okay so here’s what you actually need to know about making journal templates for KDP So I literally just uploaded three new journals last week and the whole process took me maybe 4 hours total once I had my template dialed in. The thing is, most people overthink this stuff when really it’s just about […]

Getting a Book Published on Amazon: Approval & Quality Tips

okay so here’s what actually matters when you’re trying to get approved on KDP Right so you’re probably overthinking this whole approval thing. I did too when I started back in 2017 and honestly Amazon’s gotten stricter but also… weirdly more automated? Like last week I uploaded three coloring books and two got approved in […]

Amazon Free Publishing: Zero-Cost Book Launch Strategy

okay so you wanna publish on amazon without spending a dime I literally just walked a client through this last month and they’re already seeing sales, so lemme break down exactly how to do a zero-cost launch because it’s totally possible if you know where to cut corners smartly. First thing – forget about hiring […]

Kindle Ebook Publishing: Formatting & Conversion Guide

Okay so here’s what you actually need to know about formatting ebooks for Kindle I just spent like three hours yesterday fixing a client’s manuscript that was completely borked because they tried to convert a PDF directly and honestly, don’t do that. Just don’t. Start with a Word doc or even better, a clean text […]

Amazon Kindle KDP: Ebook Optimization & SEO Guide

okay so here’s what actually works for KDP optimization in 2024 Right so you’re probably overthinking this like everyone does at first. I spent like three months when I started just… changing keywords every week thinking that was the secret. It’s not. Let me walk you through what actually moves the needle. The title thing […]

Create Journals to Sell on Amazon: Design & Marketing

okay so here’s what actually works for journal creation So I just uploaded three new journals last week and two are already getting traction, which is pretty decent considering the market right now. Let me walk you through what I do because it’s not complicated but there’s definitely a process that matters. First thing – […]

Amazon Book Publish: Quick-Start Launch Guide

Okay so here’s exactly how I launch books on Amazon these days Right so you’re finally ready to publish your book on KDP and honestly the interface looks more confusing than it actually is. I literally just walked my neighbor through this last week while my cat kept walking across my keyboard, so it’s fresh […]

Direct Publishing on Amazon: Skip the Middleman Guide

okay so here’s the thing about publishing directly on Amazon You literally just need an Amazon account and like 20 minutes. I’m serious. People overthink this so much and end up paying aggregators or “publishing services” hundreds of dollars when you can do the exact same thing yourself for free. First step – go to […]

Create a Journal to Sell on Amazon KDP for Free: Zero-Budget Guide

Okay so you wanna make a journal for KDP without spending a dime, I literally just walked someone through this last week while my cat was knocking over my coffee so bear with me here… The Free Tools You Actually Need First thing – forget Canva Pro or Adobe. You’re going zero budget so we’re […]

Create a Journal to Sell on Amazon: Profitable Niche Ideas

Okay so I just uploaded three new journals last week and two are already getting traction, here’s what actually works right now. Finding Niches That Actually Make Money You gotta stop thinking “gratitude journal” or “daily planner” because those markets are absolutely saturated. I made that mistake in 2018 and wasted like three months. What […]