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Notes on making and selling ebooks
Short, practical posts for coaches, creators, and side-hustlers turning what they know into books.
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September 13, 2026 · 14 min
6 Best AI Book Generators Compared (2026)Six AI book generators ranked honestly: what each produces, free options, finishing costs, and which ships a finished book.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 13 min
Best AI Book Writing Software: 7 Picks (2026)Seven AI book-writing software options compared: pipelines, chatbots, trials, and free plans — and which fits your book.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 13 min
Best AI Tools for Self-Publishing Books (2026)The AI tools that cover each self-publishing stage — writing, cover, formatting, and storefronts — and what each stage costs.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 13 min
Best AI Writing Tools for Nonfiction (2026)Six AI writing tools ranked for nonfiction: which draft accurately, which write beautifully, and which verify nothing.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 9 min
Gumroad vs Amazon KDP: Where to Sell Ebooks?Gumroad versus Amazon KDP for ebooks: fees, discovery, royalties, and control — with real per-sale math on a $4.99 book.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 10 min
How to Sell Ebooks on Amazon KDP (2026 Guide)Sell ebooks on Amazon KDP step by step: manuscript, cover, disclosure answers, pricing, and what happens after you publish.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 9 min
The Real Cost of Publishing an AI BookWhat an AI-assisted book really costs: drafting, cover, editing, and storefront fees — plus the honest $0-to-finished path.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 9 min
How to Prevent Factual Errors in AI NonfictionAI invents facts confidently. A verification workflow for nonfiction authors: claims log, primary sources, and reviewer rules.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 8 min
7 Red Flags When Choosing an AI Ebook PlatformSeven warning signs in AI ebook platforms — lock-in, expiring credits, rights grabs, and income promises — before you pay.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 8 min
Writing Nonfiction With AI: What Works (2026)A practical workflow for writing nonfiction with AI: where it helps, where it invents, and how to keep the book yours.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 8 min
Write and Publish a Book in a WeekendA realistic weekend plan to write and publish a short book: the schedule, the scope that fits, and what to skip.Read postSeptember 13, 2026 · 8 min
AI Ebook Side Hustle: Realistic ExpectationsWhat an AI ebook side hustle pays in practice: honest math, base rates versus effort, and the expectations that survive.Read postSeptember 12, 2026 · 6 min
ChatGPT Prompts for Ebook WritingPrompts that actually help you write an ebook — plus where prompting stops and a drafting tool wins.Read postSeptember 12, 2026 · 6 min
How Long Should an Ebook Be?Ebook length by goal: lead magnet, paid short read, or authority book — page counts and word ranges.Read postSeptember 12, 2026 · 14 min
8 Best Free AI Book Writing Tools Compared (2026)The 8 best free AI book writing tools compared honestly: free tiers, trials, limits, and which one actually produces a finished book.Read postSeptember 11, 2026 · 6 min
How to Format an Ebook for KindleFormat your ebook for Kindle without the headache: files, cover, TOC, and the pre-upload checklist.Read postSeptember 11, 2026 · 6 min
Turn Blog Posts Into an EbookRepurpose your best blog posts into a sellable ebook: selecting, restructuring, and filling the gaps.Read postSeptember 10, 2026 · 7 min
Edit AI Writing to Sound HumanMake AI drafts sound like you: a practical editing pass for tone, rhythm, and robotic tells — without rewriting the book.Read postSeptember 10, 2026 · 6 min
Kindle Unlimited Strategy for EbooksShould your short ebook go exclusive in KDP Select? How Kindle Unlimited works and when selling wide wins.Read postSeptember 9, 2026 · 6 min
Turn Your Course Into an EbookRepurpose course lessons into a sellable ebook: what to keep, what to cut, and how to structure it.Read postSeptember 8, 2026 · 5 min
PDF vs DOCX: Which Format to Sell?PDF or DOCX for your ebook download? What each format does best and what buyers on Etsy and Gumroad expect.Read postSeptember 7, 2026 · 6 min
How to Validate an Ebook Idea FastFour quick checks that tell you whether anyone wants your ebook — before you spend weeks making it.Read postSeptember 6, 2026 · 5 min
Free Lead Magnet or Paid Ebook First?Starting from zero: whether to build the free download that grows your list or the paid book that earns first.Read postSeptember 5, 2026 · 5 min
How to Outline an Ebook in One SittingA simple 5-chapter outlining method that turns one idea into a working table of contents in under an hour.Read postSeptember 4, 2026 · 6 min
Etsy vs Gumroad for Your First EbookEtsy brings search traffic plus fees; Gumroad gives control and simplicity. How to pick for your first ebook.Read postSeptember 2, 2026 · 7 min
Short vs Long Ebooks: How to Price EachHow ebook length shapes pricing on Etsy and Gumroad, and how to pick a price for short guides and longer books.Read postAugust 26, 2026 · 6 min
What Makes a Lead Magnet Convert?The anatomy of a lead magnet people download and read: one promise, one fast win, and a clear next step.Read postAugust 19, 2026 · 7 min
AI Ebook vs Ghostwriter: Real Cost BreakdownWhat an AI-drafted ebook costs versus hiring a ghostwriter or freelancer — and when each option makes sense.Read postAugust 12, 2026 · 6 min
KDP AI Disclosure, Explained PlainlyWhat Amazon KDP asks about AI-made content, when disclosure applies, and how EarnDraft handles the paperwork.Read post
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Start with the post that matches your situation: validating an idea, picking free versus paid, or choosing where to sell. Each one ends by pointing at the tool that does the work.