Short answer: No. Publishing on Amazon KDP is completely free, and yes—it's absolutely possible to publish a book without spending a single dollar. But here’s the catch…Going the $0 route means you handle every single step yourself, including: - Cover design - Writing the manuscript - Formatting files - Crafting your book description - And everything else that brings a book to life Using the right tools makes the process smoother, faster, and far more professional. Here are a few that I personally use and recommend: - Canva Pro – great for book covers + promo graphics - Publisher Rocket – essential for keyword research + competitor insights - Atticus – simple tool for clean, professional formatting - Grammarly – helps polish your writing if you don’t plan to hire an editor If you're a beginner and want guidance from idea → published book, my Book Challenge walks you through the steps so you don’t waste time trying to piece everything together alone. If you’re ready to learn how to get your book up for sale on Amazon, I’d love to support you inside the challenge. 📚✨

One of the biggest reasons many of us joined this Skool community is because we’re committed to learning, growing, and pushing toward our goals. Yes—online connections are amazing, but there is something powerful about putting yourself in rooms where inspiration is flowing and people are taking big action. This week, I’m attending a business conference in Arizona called BBD Live, because I’m always looking for new ways to grow both personally and professionally. And even though this post isn’t directly about book publishing, it absolutely ties into the journey of becoming an author. When you’re creating something meaningful, your inspiration, network, and environment matter.If you’ve been feeling stuck or uninspired lately, maybe that’s your sign to invest in yourself—attend an event, join a workshop, or put yourself around people who talk about goals, ideas, and what’s possible. Tell people you’re writing a book. Tell them you want to be a future author. Say it out loud so you start owning it. When you share your goals with others, you bring momentum into your life. You stop keeping everything in your head and start allowing new opportunities, conversations, and creative sparks to enter your world. Another great option is to check if your area has a Skool IRL group. I’m feeling incredibly grateful that I get to present at the Chicago IRL, hosted by @Steve Gast . If you’re in the Chicagoland area and you haven’t connected with that group yet, please jump in—you never know who you’ll meet or what inspiration will hit. Also, if you're in the Milwaukee, WI area connect with @MJ Berst she is hosting a meetup there soon. Let me know in the comments:What’s one event, workshop, or in-person experience you want to attend in the next year to invest in yourself and your author journey?

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