Want to understand how Amazon KDP really works in 2026? This beginner-friendly tutorial breaks down everything — from algorithm changes and new keyword rules to building an audience, launching your book, optimizing for sales, and scaling into a real publishing business.

Timestamps:
00:18 – Karla Marie
00:31 – Where to start u0026 what comes next?
01:33 – Phase 1: Foundation – choosing a profitable niche
02:14 – Step 1: The most profitable niches
03:22 – Step 2: Validate your niche
05:37 – Step 3: Consider complexity
06:23 – Phase 1 checklist
06:49 – Phase 2: Research – decode what sells
07:14 – The FPA trope system
10:57 – Document visual patterns
11:48 – Common mistakes
12:24 – Phase 2 checklist
12:53 – Phase 3: Production
13:04 – Lead magnet vs paid book
13:20 – Option 1: Lead magnet strategy
14:35 – Option 2: Paid book
17:49 – Cover
18:32 – Title – impact formula
19:30 – Phase 3 checklist
20:01 – Phase 4: Optimization
20:22 – Setting up your KDP account
21:58 – Mastering keywords
25:16 – Category selection
26:12 – Author Central
26:54 – Phase 4 checklist
27:21 – Phase 5: Launch
30:03 – Newsletter swap
31:06 – ARC team strategy
32:28 – Pricing strategy
33:12 – KDP Select
34:02 – Once book is live
35:15 – Phase 5 checklist
35:50 – Phase 6: Scale
36:30 – Publishing timeline
39:32 – Phase 6 checklist
40:30 – Ready to see the proven system for building a real online book business?
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