Pages to Paychecks: Escape confusion, publish your first book fast, and follow a proven system to earn royalties on autopilot E-Book

Serena Valmont

• Herausgeber: BookRix
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

You’ve heard the stories: ordinary people earning passive income every month from books they wrote—or even journals and planners with little to no writing required. But when you try to figure it out yourself, the process feels confusing, technical, and overwhelming.

Pages to Paychecks is the ultimate beginner’s guide to turning Amazon KDP into a source of recurring income. Inside, you’ll learn exactly how to format, publish, and market eBooks, journals, and low-content books—without expensive software, big budgets, or endless trial-and-error. Step by step, you’ll discover how to launch your first book quickly and scale your publishing into a profitable side hustle or even a full-time business.

If you’ve ever dreamed of earning royalties in your sleep, this book gives you the confidence and system to make it happen.

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Serena Valmont

Pages to Paychecks

Copyright © 2025 by Serena Valmont

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Contents

1. Chapter 1

2. Chapter 1: Understanding Amazon KDP

3. Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your First Book

4. Chapter 3: Formatting Your Book for Success

5. Chapter 4: Designing Eye-Catching Covers

6. Chapter 5: Publishing Your Book on KDP

7. Chapter 6: Marketing Your Book Effectively

8. Chapter 7: Understanding Amazon’s Royalty Structure

9. Chapter 8: Scaling Your Self-Publishing Business

10. Chapter 9: Creating Low-Content Books

11. Chapter 10: Beyond eBooks: Audiobooks and More

12. Chapter 11: Maintaining Momentum and Continuous Learning

13. Chapter 12: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

14. Chapter 13: Building a Community and Networking

15. Chapter 14: Leveraging Social Media for Promotion

16. Chapter 15: Staying Motivated and Focused

17. Chapter 16: The Future of Self-Publishing

18. Chapter 1: Understanding Amazon KDP

19. Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your First Book

20. Chapter 3: Formatting Your Book for Success

21. Chapter 4: Designing Eye-Catching Covers

22. Chapter 5: Publishing Your Book on KDP

23. Chapter 6: Marketing Your Book Effectively

24. Chapter 7: Understanding Amazon’s Royalty Structure

25. Chapter 8: Scaling Your Self-Publishing Business

26. Chapter 9: Creating Low-Content Books

27. Chapter 10: Beyond eBooks: Audiobooks and More

28. Chapter 11: Maintaining Momentum and Continuous Learning

29. Chapter 12: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

30. Chapter 13: Building a Community and Networking

31. Chapter 14: Leveraging Social Media for Promotion

32. Chapter 15: Staying Motivated and Focused

33. Chapter 16: The Future of Self-Publishing

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Chapter 1

Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Understanding Amazon KDP

What is Amazon KDP?

How Does KDP Work?

Why Choose KDP for Self-Publishing?

Common Misconceptions about KDP

3

Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your First Book

Choosing Your Book Idea

The Importance of Market Research

Brainstorming Your Ideas

Validating Your Book Concept

Setting Your Goals and Timeline

4

Chapter 3: Formatting Your Book for Success

Understanding Formatting Basics

Tools for Formatting Your Book

Formatting eBooks vs. Print Books

Tips for Making Your Content Visually Appealing

Final Steps Before Publishing

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Chapter 4: Designing Eye-Catching Covers

Understanding the Importance of Book Covers

Elements of Effective Book Cover Design

Tools for Designing Your Book Cover

Sourcing Covers from Professionals

Testing Your Cover Design

Final Tips for a Great Cover

6

Chapter 5: Publishing Your Book on KDP

Setting Up Your KDP Account

Uploading Your Manuscript

Crafting Your Book Details

Pricing Your Book

Final Steps to Publish

7

Chapter 6: Marketing Your Book Effectively

Understanding Your Target Audience

Optimizing Your Amazon Listing

Leveraging Social Media Marketing

Exploring Email Marketing

Utilizing Paid Advertising

Building a Long-Term Marketing Strategy

8

Chapter 7: Understanding Amazon’s Royalty Structure

Overview of Royalty Types

Selling eBooks vs. Low-Content Books

Factors Affecting Your Royalties

Maximizing Your Earnings

Monitoring Your Royalties

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Chapter 8: Scaling Your Self-Publishing Business

Expanding Your Book Catalog

Optimizing Your Marketing Strategies

Diversifying Your Income Streams

Setting Up a Sustainable Publishing Workflow

10

Chapter 9: Creating Low-Content Books

Understanding Low-Content Books

Ideas for Low-Content Books

Designing Your Low-Content Book

Publishing on Amazon KDP

Marketing Your Low-Content Book

Scaling Your Low-Content Publishing Business

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Chapter 10: Beyond eBooks: Audiobooks and More

The Rise of Audiobooks

Converting Your eBook to Audiobook

The Benefits of Multi-Formatting

Exploring Other Formats

Marketing Your Audiobooks and More

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Chapter 11: Maintaining Momentum and Continuous Learning

The Importance of Consistency

Adapting to Market Trends

Investing in Your Skills

Tracking Your Progress

Building a Support Network

Staying Motivated Amid Challenges

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Chapter 12: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Failing to Research Your Niche

Ignoring Formatting Guidelines

Overlooking Marketing Strategies

Setting Unrealistic Expectations

Neglecting Book Quality

Ignoring Legal Aspects

14

Chapter 13: Building a Community and Networking

The Importance of Community in Publishing

Finding Your Tribe: Where to Connect

Building Relationships Within Your Community

Leveraging Your Community for Marketing

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Chapter 14: Leveraging Social Media for Promotion

Understanding the Role of Social Media

Choosing the Right Platforms

Creating Engaging Content

Building and Engaging Your Audience

Analyzing Your Social Media Efforts

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Chapter 15: Staying Motivated and Focused

Understanding Your Motivation

Setting Realistic Goals

Creating a Routine

Finding Supportive Communities

Celebrating Small Wins

Staying Resilient Through Challenges