The meeting was a detailed step-by-step walkthrough on starting an Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) business focused on creating and selling word search books without prior experience.
The session included live demonstrations using Book Bolt for design and puzzle generation, as well as a custom, free GPT tool for generating themed word lists.
Key topics covered included design choices, keyword strategies, uploading processes, pricing tactics, and tips for efficiency and scale.
No group decisions or deadlines were mentioned; the session was a comprehensive instructional tutorial for individuals starting their Amazon KDP journey.
Action Items
No specific owners or due dates, as this was an instructional session without assigned tasks. All action items are intended for the viewer to follow at their own pace:
Create a Book Bolt account (use free trial or discount code, upgrade to Pro if making puzzles).
Use the provided custom GPT link to generate word lists for chosen word search topics.
Format word lists in Google Sheets and export as .csv for Book Bolt.
Design and duplicate book covers using Book Bolt templates.
Assemble, export, and prepare book files for Amazon KDP.
Follow the provided templates for Amazon book titles, subtitles, and descriptions.
Upload completed files to Amazon KDP and set pricing.
Repeat the process for additional niches to scale publishing efforts.
Introduction to Amazon KDP and Business Model
Explanation of Amazon KDP as a platform for self-publishing books; enables anyone, from anywhere, to sell books on Amazon with no application process.
KDP is not limited to writing full novels; various book types like password log books, blank journals, and word search books can be created and sold.
Amazon prints, ships, and handles customer service—creators only upload digital files.
Niche Selection and Strategy
Emphasis on choosing niches that are less saturated; word search books are currently recommended due to lower competition and higher entry barriers compared to blank journals.
Evidence provided with personal sales data from a new word search account.
Recommends word search books as a scalable and profitable entry point.
Book Design and Production Using Book Bolt
Step-by-step demonstration of creating covers (front and back) and interior pages using Book Bolt’s Book Bolt Studio.
Recommendations on book format: 6x9 inches, 110 pages, black and white interior with bleed, and rationale for these choices (portability, profit margins).
Demonstrates using Book Bolt built-in assets (graphics, fonts) with commercial use rights.
Shows efficient duplication of cover templates for rapid production across niches.
Word List Generation with Custom GPT Tool
Exclusive, free custom GPT provided for viewers to generate formatted, duplicate-free niche word lists for puzzles.
Advice to use multiples of three for words per puzzle for clean formatting (e.g., 9, 12, etc.).
Copy-paste workflow: GPT → Google Sheets → .csv export for Book Bolt import.
Tips for removing formatting markers (percentage signs) for correct puzzle setup.
Puzzle Creation and Book Assembly
Uploading word lists to Book Bolt, generating puzzles and solutions automatically.
Importance of previewing all pages to ensure correct formatting and no word cutoff errors.
Finalizing cover design by adding puzzle elements and niche graphics.
Amazon KDP Listing & Upload Process
Detailed walkthrough of filling out Amazon KDP forms: titles, subtitles (with keyword guidance), pen names, descriptions (with editable templates), categories, and keywords.
ISBN assignment via Amazon (free), print and bleed settings, and manuscript/cover uploads.
Explanation of AI content declaration—clarifying that only the word list was AI-assisted.
Pricing, Publishing, and Scaling Up
Recommends pricing word search books between $5 and $8 for optimal profit margins; example provided with royalties calculations.
Global distribution and expanded distribution discussed as optional.
Notes Amazon’s approval process (72 hours) and handling of potential rejections.
Instructions on efficiently duplicating projects for fast scaling into new niches.
Decisions
Focus on word search books for KDP — Lower competition and higher profitability compared to other low-content books was the main rationale.
Use Book Bolt’s Pro plan and custom GPT for efficiency — Streamlines both the design and content generation phases.
Adopt template-based production for speed — Ensures rapid scaling by duplicating and modifying covers and interior elements.
Open Questions / Follow-Ups
None from the instructional session; viewers are encouraged to leave questions in the video comments for further clarification.