I know that Amazon’s rules state that our book cover can’t be similar to another book cover, so how do we check if our book cover is truly unique? I know that Amazon can be pretty strict about this. 1 - I usually just scroll through as many books in my niche as I can, but is that enough? 2 - Is there a tool that we can use to make sure that there isn’t a cover out there somewhere on Amazon that looks like mine? 3 - Curious to know what others do to make sure their cover is truly unique?

Does anyone know when the 2nd edition version of "Self-Publish and Succeed" is supposed to ship out to us if we purchased it for the summit?

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When creating a second edition for your book, what's the process of keeping all the reviews you've worked hard for for the 1st edition? My book needs a massive update and I know it will be more than 10% of what Amazon allows...so it's going to have to be a second edition. @Julie Broad do you cover this topic in your 2nd edition book of Self-Publish and Succeed? And more? If so looking forward to reading it.

I completed my first book in September 2025. Just secured my editor in November as well as a cover designer. What a learning curve to the publishing world. I am blessed to have found the prior editor of the Chicago Tribune as my advocate. I am a retired social worker, educator, and pastor's wife. The title to my book is: Grace in the Cracks, A Southern Girl's Tale of Wild Faith and Reckless Redemption.