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Live Call #56 - April 27, 2023

06:22 - If 20 people create puzzle books of mazes how similar would the 20 books would be?
06:58 - What level of difficulty do I need to select if I'm creating a puzzle book?
07:11 - What book size is preferred either 6 X 9 or 8.5 X 11?
08:11 - What is the ideal number of pages to be there in a puzzle book?
08:32 - Is the puzzle book considered to be a low content?
08:48 - How do you add a complete folder to book bolt studio when you are uploading pdf pages?
09:29 - How do we maneuver on the page?
10:09 - How can I modify an image that I have uploaded to avoid copyright issues?
13:02 - If I need to change the page count in BB Studio, how do I match that to the KDP?
13:36 - Can I upload a cover I created in Book Bolt and reupload it in a new project?
14:29 - Can you make the zoom function more user friendly in the studio?
14:46 - I've seen a lot online about MidJourney AI, it looks like a great resource to me.
16:32 - Can you tell me why KDP will send an email that you have a sale, but it is not in your KDP account?
17:06 - How much should it cost to have a journal cover designed?
17:56 - Feature request, word search ability to save settings.
18:38 - How do I create a large print book in the book bolt studio?
19:03 - Is it possible after publication on KDP to update the content?
19:51 - I've had issues with a few books not embedding the fonts when I download as a PDF.
20:22 - Can you create regular books with book bolt?
21:20 - Can you add text or graphics on the back insides or front inside cover?
21:44 - For word search can I control the lines for a word search puzzle?
21:58 - Is it possible to change images in general?
22:44 - What software is being used to create interior page for something like Genealogy Worksheet?
23:02 - The main thing I want to know is how to change the color of an item?
23:40 - Mid Journey in their legal stuff reserves rights to images created on their site.
24:46 - You mentioned you look for niche ideas that are under 1k, but what's the lowest # you would use?
26:20 - I just started running ads but just doing the auto till I get some feedback, is there a daily recommended amount?
27:19 - The white circle I put behind my logo, for it to be more visible, keeps moving back on top of the logo.
27:43 - Can you use Book Bolt offline?
28:14 - I tried uploading cover on Kdp, the heading kept showing on the right but on book bolt it was centered.
28:48 - You mentioned Upwork, how about fiverr? any experience on that?
29:40 - When you don't have a template for it in BB then how do I create it from scratch?
31:58 - Do you have a contact email.
32:17 - How do we know that people on Upwork aren't using AI to create and sell their images?
33:00 - New to Book Bolt / KDP stuff. Is the first page on the inside of the cover or is it on the page on the right?
33:20 - I had an issue last week with word search file words being shuffled when I uploaded it.
33:48 - Would you mind waking through research using the niche Vision Board?
34:55 - When I want to shift an image from a page to another, does the feature "Move down" or "Move page to" screw up the page alignment?
35:50 - I know when you delete the pages, they screw up the odd and even pages setting. But does any of those features affect the page settings?
36:13 - Can you use your own photos that you just use outlines?
36:26 - On future version can you include a ruler?
37:29 - Is it possible to do ABC letter tracing?
38:41 - When I try to launch the website, the website is in the loading status and doesn’t stop.
39:03 - When one has for example two sudoku puzzles per page, how does one show the sudoku puzzles top & bottom.
41:07 - Should I be putting page numbers on the pages myself, or is that done automatically?
42:10 - Can I connect Book Bolt to KDP Downloader so when I make changes in Book Bolt, they automatically change in KDP
42:37 - When doing Low C, is author name necessary or copyrighted material?
44:08 - Sometimes I zoom in to work on a section. When I zoom back out, the book is not centered.
44:28 - I meant a book in which children can practice writing letters and numbers.
46:24 - Sorry I meant author name on the book itself.
46:51 - Can you get terminated for bad category selections?
47:57 - How do I correct cover dimensions and interior?
49:02 - I was trying to create a word search for 50 puzzles 10 words each page but book bolt tells me not enough words.
51:10 - Did you select the items and then right click on them to group them?
52:43 - Do you ever give discounts for long term subscriptions?
52:52 - I have tried to research a niche and I have come up with a few.
52:41 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #55 - April 20, 2023

07:34 - Where do I find the dot-to-dot templates?
08:25 - Would you sell coloring books under the same pen name as notebooks and journals?
09:33 - Can you or anyone here recommend a good software to use to create original coloring book images?
11:20 - Can we get an option for the cryptograms to have no hint letters?
11:36 - Can I share this in my course to teach others?
12:16 - My cover size keeps getting denied in kdp due to size.
13:26 - How do I show the Look Inside?
14:51 - Can I use Book Bolt for creating medium and high content books?
15:48 - Yes, no hints at all. I want to do a beginner to expert book.
16:25 - When you choose an image, and it goes to the outer edges so I can no longer see the margin template. Is that placement, ok?
18:19 - Can you tell us where we add author info?
18:39 - Can I export a template for 8.5 X 11 book cover and one inner page with bleed, so that I can export it to PowerPoint?
19:21 - I needed to create my own chart. I created it in excel and saved it as an image. I can't tell if the image quality will be good.
19:58 - Hi everybody, what niches would you recommend for beginners?
22:04 - I saw the option above pro has a training, can we purchase that?
22:22 - I want to publish with proverbs scripture, would that still be considered Low Content?
23:35 - I know there's info on KDP advertising in the help center but will you produce a training video on ds?
25:14 - Can we do a brief "Marketing" Live Call. I am confused with all the info.
25:37 - How do I upload a typed Microsoft document to each page for a story book?
26:39 - What's the difference between KDP Spy chrome in book bolt and the paid version?
27:38 - I started doing amazon ads a couple days ago, I started at $2 a day and it said most do $10 a day.
28:54 - Sorry, about the author info. I thought there was a place to put more info about the author.
29:14 - How do I perform research using book bolt for higher content books like children's story?
30:10 - Is the research functions in book bolt only for low content books?
31:17 - Can I share one of my books here and can you let me know what is good what or not?
31:55 - I saw under the questions section that someone asked what's the difference between the 3 membership options and premium?
32:23 - I'm creating 2 different sizes of my book 4X6, pocket size and 6x9. I started with the 4x6, what is the best way to then turn it into a 6x9.
33:27 - I'm currently using auto ads, so should I stop it and create a new campaign for product related ads?
35:12 - When creating a coloring book, add the black page after each coloring page to prevent bleed-through, does that mean if the book is 50 images, it will be a total of 100 pages?
35:34 - What's the difference between Book bolt designer & Book bolt studio? 36:19 - Do you feel like there is a market for composition notebooks?
37:08 - Someone in a group mentioned we can add two categories but also said we can email KDP to add up to 8 more.
39:05 - Is there a training that explains AMZ ads?
39:42 - I added a PNG to a page I was working on. But when I made it larger to look at it more closely the sides started to disappear.
40:25 - Is there a way to download JSON file for the whole project?
41:32 - What exactly is a composition notebook?
41:37 - The page side looked like something was covering it. It became "invisible" until I made it smaller again.
42:34 - I've had issues with 8.5 x 11 covers. Sometimes they work and other times bleed/no bleed doesn't work.
44:18 - I uploaded my first journal to Amazon and I am waiting, will they send an email?
45:35 - Does book bolt support other publishing sites or just kdp? 47:00 - On KDP Preview for the cover there is a red dotted line and a black dotted line. What is the difference in the lines?
47:39 - Can I research developmental concepts vs topics for my children's books? 48:09 - Can you work on more than one book at a time?
48:57 - Is there a way to check for copyright potential before uploading to kdp?
50:25 - Can you please show us how the front & back cover should be stretched on the template, especially over the spine?
51:25 - Can you add 7.5 x 9.75 to the list of trim sizes in Book Bolt?
52:17 - I'm creating 2 different sizes of my book 4X6, pocket size and 6x9. I started with the 4x6, what is the best way to then turn it into a 6x9.
53:35 - How do I go back to my published book and add a last page with a "Thank you" & a QR code?
54:21 - Can I create cards, like baseball style cards but with affirmations or quotes using book bolt?

Live Call #54 - April 13, 2023

09:20 - For my title, should I use both title and subtitle fields?
10:59 - Can you please pin in the description what is discussed in live call please?
11:59 - Are we allowed to use quoted sayings in our journals?
13:00 - Any way to bring the list of books under 20,000 BSR in all categories?
13:52 - If I modify public domain & TinEye or Google does not recognize as public domain, do I have to declare them as public domain?
15:43 - Neil, why do you advise not using your real name as the author?
16:55 - Can you show again exactly where the tutorial is for marketing, views, etc.?
17:54 - How do you edit multiple pages at once?
18:49 - How can I get my book to be on top of the searches?
19:15 - Do you suggest writing key words as phrase or just a word?
19:40 - Is it possible to put an underline on words?
20:33 - Just to verify, all the images from Pixabay & Unsplashed in Book Bolt are free to use?
20:55 - BSR is under 20K, so I want to see if I can compete and make a better book.
21:36 - When I want to add a screenshot to book bolt and enlarge it, it becomes distorted.
22:15 - Is there a way to create spiral notebooks?
22:47 - How do I make changes to my book already on Amazon and repost to KDP?
23:21 - I am new to all of this, where do I get started?
24:08 - I have 5 different pen names for my books, I can only have 3 per KDP account?
24:52 - How can I get in the Facebook group?
25:19 - Do you have a license for each of your brands?
25:34 - Do you need an ISBN for a low content book to be able to have a look inside feature?
26:50 - You said what comes after the colon is the subtitle, where do you suggest we put the subtitle on our book?
27:23 - I am not seeing the oldest 2 videos on Book Bolt.
28:01 - I am struggling to get the outline of box around search word puzzle.?
28:48 - Why does my paperback give me errors?
30:15 - How do I make sure that the size of a photo cover doesn’t show error?
30:56 - Is there a place to find other languages?
31:11 - Is the inside back cover considered the last page or are the inside covers not counted?
31:49 - I want to include text about my YouTube channel with link at end of book, can I do that?
32:46 - Is there a way to make a background and save it to all page?
33:14 - So you put the title as Example Title: and then the rest that comes after on the sub title line?
33:41 - Do you recommend that we order proofs of our books before publishing?
34:21 - What is considered medium content?
34:53 - Any reason for you to not use the "SUBTITLE"?
35:28 - Should we be printing in gray? Am I the only one changing this to black for every page?
36:31 - Is there a way to compare costs/royalties on a hardback vs paperback before deciding which one to create?
36:55 - Neil, you mentioned a few weeks back about an updated/new word search?
37:25 - Does BB have a word search option to generate a book on certain topics?
38:38 - How can I see the width x height of a photo so doesn’t show error?
39:08 - Should we put word puzzle book answers at the back of the book or after the specific puzzle?
39:42 - What if the name you use for your pen name is someone's actual name?
40:28 - It's very time consuming to scroll to find a good font. Is there a page of them like it used to have?
41:14 - If I decide in the future to sell my books on my own website, how would I go about doing that?
42:18 - I’ve been googling, but what are all the levels of content or variety of content of books?
43:28 - If I listed a few books last year but didn't promote & no sales, would you recommend updating the keywords & make changes?
44:10 - Should I create either a website or landing page for each book? Offer a lead magnet for each?
45:32 - I think you recommended using a solid black page, was that when we're creating coloring books?
46:05 - Is there a training that goes over how to make the puzzle books?
46:49 - About how many books do people make before they typically start making sales?
48:19 - In your view Neil would you say puzzle books sell better than Journal books?
50:10 - What is the best way to promote the books?
50:40 - If you are in the middle of doing a book & decide to change the size, are we able to go back and do that?
51:09 - If I have a page of text, what is the best way to get it into book bolt?
52:17 - I there a way to create books in other language?
54:33 - I just started last month only sold three books so far. How long does it take to start selling?
55:07 - We checked your files & found issues you need to fix before your book can be published on KDP.
55:53 - How do you do coloring book?
58:05 - I don't have any family or friends in the US for someone to buy my coloring book for reviews.

Live Call #53 - March 30, 2023

08:27 - I would like to create a variety puzzle book. Can you tell me how I would determine the “options”
10:14 - How do I update the cover of my journal? After updating do I need to upload both the new cover and interior?
11:25 - I paid for the pro subscription but I still cannot access the puzzles?
11:55 - Do I need an ISBN # and how do I get one?
13:20 - If I make 20 books can I use 20 different pen names?
14:34 - I made a coloring book and scanned them onto my computer at 100 dpi and when I enlarge the print on book bolt not clear, what DPI is best? (300 DPI).
15:07 - Is it OK to choose a generic title like 'Low Vision Notebook'? Could it infringe copyright?
17:54 - If I create a 6 x 9 book, submit it to KDP, order an author copy and decide it be better if it changed to an 8.5 x 11 book, can I resubmit the same book in a larger size?
18:14 - Can somebody tell me what I am missing. I signed up make my first sale for $11.50 and got a commission for 10 cents.
20:00 - Is there a way to not show that look inside feature or pick the pages they can see?
22:24 - Do the title and subtitle get parsed and used for keywords in Amazon?
23:25 - I have trouble getting rid of the print on the template.
24:11 - Could you title live calls so that we won’t have to open each call to see what it’s about.
24:59 - On puzzles, what exactly do you mean one page at a time? Do you mean you did a test page then created all the rest?
26:22 - How do we market our books?
27:06 - I am currently working on a new dot to dot, will the images uploaded for this book still be available later?
27:37 - I tried to publish a book under a pen name I had used previously. But KDP said it would be confusing to the customer.
28:27 - Published 18 Composition Books only to realise after they went live 2 other sellers with the same author’s name, what should I do?
29:07 - If you already have a fiction book out, can you do a content book with the same name as a notebook?
29:23 - How do I delete extra pages from a book at a time.
29:55 - Can I design a product in Book Bolt that can be sold to be used in Kindle and can be written on?
30:26 - How long does it take to receive an email from Amazon about a book sale?
30:48 – How do I see my sales?
32:07 - Can we also create & upload stuff to Esty?
33:32 - Are Connect the Dots activity pages available?
34:15 - I just published a book, it got accepted and I need to update a page, can I?
35:00 - How do you find royalties again?
35:12 - If you're doing a test word search puzzle of one page does that mean that the .csv file can only have that number of words?
35:41 - Can you give some pointers on the best way to complete the 7 keywords with Book Bolt?
36:30 - Where do I go to get a template for a Budget Spreadsheet? (Facebook Group, Click Files)
37:49 - How do we add files to a folder without it creating another folder within that folder?
38:08 - Are puzzle books the most popular thing to sell?
39:52 - Are the templates editable?
41:13 - If I must suspend my Book Bolt Acct temporarily will my work still be stored and accessible when I restart my subscription?
41:27 - How long does it take for your sales to show up, I don’t see purchases on the KDP dashboard.
42:22 - Is there a way to delete more than one page at a time?
43:32 - For a sketchbook could you use the premium quality color paper? For a better paper quality?
44:44 - Having trouble with adding colors to my cover page. When I click on the color to apply, it doesn’t work.
45:27 - Do you have a template that is round and look like a pie with sections?
46:09 - Does Book Bolt have a coaching program to help newbies?
47:06 - I talked to KDP and you cannot do interactive ebooks!
47:17 - Do you have coloring book templates?
47:51 - When I make a crossword, some of the puzzles look great & some are small and to the left.
48:28 - I did my book in size 8 x 5 but KDP has suggested that I increase the size by 0.125.
49:22 - KDP blocked a book I submitted, said the title was Trademarked. I wrote them, show them screen shots showing is not the case in the USPTO data base, so after a while they published it.
49:27 - When you change one template page, how do you apply those changes to the rest of the pages? 50:15 - Do you think it's easier to publish on kdp or make pintables for Esty?
50:49 - I want to add a title (text box) to every page & the page number & then align the puzzle's page to its solution page. How do I add page numbers?
51:31 - I read the amazon ads article which was great and very helpful. What would be the minimum royalty you would aim for before running an ad assuming the CPC was 75 cents.
52:50 - Can we grab images from istock for A+ page?
54:04 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #52 - March 23, 2023

00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Low Content Niche of the Week – Ramadan Planner
05:21 - Review of Word Search
09:07 - Learning Menu
11:16 - I saw many were saying like 500+ unique words, should there be no repeated words in one book? (Search “Word Lists” on Google).
12:21 - I have noticed that KDP has a new feature in beta for publishing a book as a Hardcover.
14:28 - How do you round the corners on an image that has a background?
16:03 - What's the best paper selection for coloring books that use markers?
17:17 - I’m attempting to make a Cryptogram but stuck on how to upload the csv with examples.
20:32 - Is there any timeline until we get the maze solutions?
20:50 - Where do I locate the KDP link to create QR code for "other books by this author"?
21:30 - I am still having challenges formatting page.
22:39 - I created my first A+ Content. I need to do this for each of my books, right.
24:28 - When I write my description for a children's book, who should I be write for? The buyer or child?
26:22 - For word searches no option to set the number of columns and row.
28:05 - Would you choose bleed or no bleed for the interior, and what's the difference?
29:21 - Word Search & Crosswords on 8.5 x 11 book size. Large print. How many words should I have?
30:16 - How do we get some new pictures for coloring books?
31:30 - Which Tutorial shows how to find a category with lower competition?
33:40 - The default for most of the templates seems to be gray fonts & lines - is there a reason?
34:37 - How can I upload my book on Amazon?
35:53 - Can you add multiple pages after you get started with a set number?
39:39 - When designing a page, and I enlarge it, it seems difficult to recenter the page while enlarged.
40:29 - I want to get notifications when you make a blog post.
41:00 – For coloring books, you recommend having a black page between to avoid the bleed, will ruled lines work instead?
41:49 - How do you know when your have sold books on Amazon?
42:56 - Is there a feature for adding an index on the side of a page to maker different sections of a book?
43:21 - How to best convert paperback to ebook?
43:48 - How do you ensure that the lines in your journal print as black and not grey?
45:23 - I saw a YouTube tutorial this week about using Midjourney AI to create coloring book pages, thoughts?
47:31 - If I noticed bugs, who should I contact?
47:47 - Regarding the 7 backend keywords. I know that long tail keys are best, however they often use a repeated word and KDP says not to.
48:52 - When you do the niche of the day it seems like you pick from the 3rd page or so and pick one, what makes you pick that one?
51:34 - No one can find my items when they search on Amazon?
51:52 - For the Ramadan Planner which template would you suggest using?
52:03 - I noticed the crosswords isn't a grid with blacked out squares and it looks more like a 'fill-in'.
52:55 - I’m a paying member, I’ve tried many books but no sales. Can you do a 1 on 1 with me so I can show you, my books?
54:48 - What do you think about a photograph for covers?
55:09 - If we set up for 50 pages but ended up using 51, do we need to delete a page?
55:47 - On keyword research is no data vs low competition the same?
56:47 - Can you clone one element to all the pages e.g. just a header? (Yes you can, pick the Element(s) and click Sheep Icon on Left Tool Bar, then you can clone just that to other pages).
57:06 - How do people find your books on Amazon? I have customers that have searched for my titles and have no results.
57:30 - If an artist tells you they use AI to develop their art but then they make changes, is that someone you would use for a coloring book.
58:36 - What is the best place to find out if a phrase is Trademarked / copyrighted?
59:22 - If we find a niche in a specific niche and people are searching with misspelled words, should we use those misspelled keywords?
01:00:03 - Can you share your thoughts about the future of low-content publications?
01:01:13 - Do you make multiple books in one niche, or one book in multiple niches?
01:01:45 - Can you change the size of your book? If I selected the wrong size by mistake, can I change it? I have 150 pages all made (each different) and want it to be editable (no pdf).

Live Call #51 - March 16, 2023

06:36 - I have created an author’s page but want to create another for another author name, how to
08:11 - How hard or difficult is it to get your products seen on Amazon with all the competition?
08:49 - Can anyone tell me if I can use winnie the pooh?
09:29 - I published a LC notebook on Tuesday and received an email about the publisher’s name.
10:18 - Is there an issue with publishing several books quickly?
11:12 - Can you select multiple pages and export as png?
11:51 - I created a list of quotes, how do I import it to my interior pages within Book bolt?
12:33 - How often are the keywords search volume numbers updated in Book Bolt?
12:46 - If I want to write there seems the font half the size if I want to write half of the book.
13:32 - After 2 weeks of Auto Ads to launch 1st book, my ACOS is poor (about %110). How to bring down?
15:18 - Is there a "book bolt" for non-fiction books?
16:14 - Is there a way to download cover only?
16:56 - What'scustomer feedback on whether they enjoy having light opacity images behind lined pages?
18:02 - Is it good to consider changing keywords in my listing when I start exact keyword ad campaign?
18:53 - Can you give advice around titles that stand out?
19:47 - Can I use Canva to make a book cover?
20:21 - Can I submit through KDP a book I created somewhere else?
20:28 - I am having problems uploading to KDP l keep getting an error message.
21:00 – Look inside feature not available in amazon for low content, right and you won’t get isnb?
21:41 - Is it ok to make a book series of medium content or does KPD not like series?
22:00 - If my book just has B & W interiors, are we to use B & W interior with white paper?
22:59 - Can you show me how to copy and paste text?
23:43 - Do you have a video outlining what you just shared about downloading the report in ads?
25:15 - Is it best to see physical copy of book for quality check before getting into AMZ ads?
26:31 - Hi, can I easily publish one notebook in 5 colours at the same time?
26:54 - I noticed my name wasn't on the book. Is this allowed?
27:38 - Does the cover page always have to Bleed?
28:14 - Do you always fill up the keyword spaces when you publish?
28:41 - If you don't use canva how would you create your own interior?
29:29 - What happens if a customer decides to return your book?
30:22 - KDP allow you to bundle multiple notebooks in one purchase?
30:37 - If I do the inside for a logbook, let’s say Low Sodium Log Book, can I use same exterior, 2 covers?
31:31 - Are we able to add our own fonts in Book Bolt?
32:16 - Are prompt journals also low content?
32:37 - Which lines are the borders, and what about the bleed?
34:02 - How do you really write the keywords?
34:44 - If you place an author like Jorge's books is that ok?
35:13 - What is the best service to use to gain reviews? I ask for a review and have a QR code.
36:05 - Could using a VPN result in DKP termination?
36:27 - I made a graphic page as an interior page. how or can I upload to use as a repeated journal page?
37:04 - That means interior pages obviously also must be bleed, right?
37:47 - Is Q1 usually really slow? March practically has been a dead zone for sales?
38:34 - Journals and notebooks are lined pages, only the covers are different.
38:49 - Does KDP allow me to use a different pen name for different books?
39:01 - How can you change the format of 4 to a page Sudoku puzzles?
39:33 - I just came in. Thanks for the live. will there be a replay?
39:48 - I tried making a journal. when I uploaded it to KDP I got an error saying.
40:50 - Could you show us more about the hardcover books. like a step by step.
41:16 - If I do a unique interior page that I want to use for multiple pages, what's the best way to apply it?
41:42 - To constrain hold down the CTRL key when you drag out from a corner.
41:45 - How do you change the maze/word puzzle pages? I tried using it, but each page is the same.
42:16 - For crossword, when the puzzle is bit small & resize it, can you extend it beyond the dotted lines?
44:18 - If we download a font from google, can we use it for KDP?
45:07 - Sudoku puzzles, he move-the-puzzle around the page to make more space between sets.
46:43 - Does book bolt allow one to upload a manuscript and create it according to kdp criteria.
47:49 - How can I change the page # on an existing project without creating new project?
48:48 - Doing some word search books for seniors. Do I tick the box Large Print.
48:41 - Can you recommend a good source(s) for images that are free to use commercially?
49:30 - How does the multiple line text heading work?
50:21 - If you want to move the squares or other forms on a template how to?
51:27 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #50 - March 9, 2023

10:00 - Amazon has sent back my book stating it’s not a low content & I should adjust.
11:00 - I am still very unsure about which comes first. After call I am getting on tutorial again.
13:11 - Is there a way to add multiple pages all at once, or only individually?
14:37 - How do you create another pen name?
15:30 - I’m having trouble adding bleed to an 8 1/2 X 11 book cover.? Can you show an example?
17:19 - Why is KDP banning people without a reason or warning?
19:34 - I get this message, “you are not using the newest version of the Book Bolt Studio.”
20:16 - Is the Top 500 available only in the Pro subscription?
20:35 - Can you please show us how to change the background color of my covers?
21:50 - If I unpublish a book can I republish it again after I edit it?
22:25 - If I see the estimated monthly sales is 1, will be that niche/micro niche a good choice?
24:15 - Do you recommend illustrator for books or is it fine to use book bolt design?
25:14 - I did a coloring & activity book. When I upload to KDP will they print back-to-back pages?
26:03 - I am doing kids graphic novels & wonder if cream paper is better for back to back printing?
26:27 - How do I create a spiral book through KDP?
27:07 - How do I upload to KDP. I am having challenge with KDP because it doesn’t display my country. (Email KDP for Help).
27:56 - I have been creating LC books & now receiving image rights issues from KDP on Pixabay and Unsplash images. They are insisting on contracts for the free images. Is this new?
28:39 - Is it possible to have a look inside feature on Amazon even though it was taken away?
29:38 - I just got my first book published (word search). Why do diagonals go the same direction?
30:31 – Re: word search puzzles are there any sites, I can use to help me create lists of words.
31:09 - When I click on images, Pixabay images and any that I upload are not showing up, any advice?
32:27 - Can you show us live how to add more pages?
33:25 - I get a "to many blank pages" error in KDP when I publish a Sketchbook.
34:54 - I think a book critiquing would help us. If we sent you our book & dissect the good, bad & the ugly.
35:42 - It'd be nice to have structured sessions live on an aspect of growing your KDP biz.
36:40 - How about using Pixabay image for a journal cover if Pixabay image isn't changed?
37:41 - I have 12 cartoon characters that are similar. Can I use the same keywords for each book?
38:20 - Is it okay to use the elements on the right that are characters. Not trademarked.
38:45 - I choose 2 categories from book bolt. A KDP rep said notebooks aren't non fiction.
39:42 - Do you run lottery ads? What is your take or feedback?
40:28 - Does Amazon frown upon the same book, same cover I to publish in different sizes?
40:58 - How long should an interior upload take? 140 pages.
41:26 - Mother’s Day is in May. Is this a good time to create products targeting Mother's Day?
42:18 - Trying to do word searches, says not enough words even though there are?
43:58 - I keep getting errors for alignment. What line should I go to for it to be aligned?
44:27 - I'd like to know how we can upscale or resize a PDF cover & interior template that we made.
45:32 - For notebooks, what is the best size to create as well as how many pages best?
46:44 - Just wondering how many do you publish a month? It's a quality game but need quantity too.
47:26 - My book is heavy with line drawings. Place in Illustrator and then export them as a png?
47:52 - Are BB’s search results accurate for medium content as well as low content?
48:08 - Could I could hire or secure appointment with someone to help with a book?
49:03 - Can you upload a completed pdf interior & cover into book bolt. I want to check my margins.
49:49 - I keep getting a failed manuscript upload on KDP and no It won’t upload on Book Bolt either.
50:38 - What is a good program to create A+ content? I usually just hire but want to learn for myself?
51:14 - How can I connect similar books & make them as series on Amazon?
51:32 - I'm trying to make changes on one of my projects and its not allowing me to do it.
52:20 - Book scout I see a keyword rank 3, total items count ~ 250, and search vol ~40K.
52:33 - How do you delete a page?
52:54 - Can I crop an image from Pixabay & add to a cover that I create?
53:29 - In your experience, has the coloring book niche been successful?
55:18 - If I wanted a book to sell 30 copies a month - what sort of niche would you be looking at?
56:01 - Is there a way to have several projects open at the same time?
56:07 - Please suggest a website for getting high quality animal photos
57:22 - Is it possible to create a side by side page layout view in Book bolt?
58:35 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #49 - March 2, 2023

07:37 - Could you point me towards which videos could help me in starting from scratch?
08:49 - If just starting out with about 5 books, should I focus on creating more books or do advertising.
09:33 - Hello, I do upload my pages without my designs/words getting cut off?
10:37 - Have you found keyword search volume to be more important or BSR's of entire niche?
12:37 - On the mass cover maker, what size do you upload to the proper size of the cover?
13:25 - Getting things kicked back from Amazon.
15:19 - Can I put graphics on one page and have it copy to all pages?
15:56 - Can you give an example of AI content? Issues with filters that are AI generated for photos.
18:24 - How do you know what page your book is on compared to other books.
18:51 - I submitted a journal and got email to add to the margins.
19:20 - Can you provide a PDF of all the available fonts in the Studio?
20:52 - What is a niche, and should you focus on just one?
22:15 - Amazon kdp asked publishing rights which one do I pick?
22:29 - What shouldn't we be doing with books?
24:18 - So when I upload the pages from Canva & there is an element (pic) it cuts the pic off.
25:25 - How to select spiral for kdp?
25:49 - Re-visiting a question from last week. Outline of text.
26:27 - Could you compare the two niches you found, demand and expected sales?
27:40 - I have been using ai to create word lists of multiple variety to use.
28:56 - Can I use my own photos in my books?
29:03 - Can you give an example of a children's book using KDP or Book Bolt?
31:13 - I can't find coloring books in the categories section of KDP set up.
32:19 - Best way / place to start out sourcing interiors?
33:55 - What's the best way to add the image of a Word Search puzzle on the cover?
34:43 - I published another journal but when I go to KDP and choose the category, how to choose?
35:20 - Is it possible to change your keywords for a book after it has been published?
36:38 - Is there a way to resize your pages all at once? Instead of doing one by one.
37:55 - Amazon KDP seems based in India, how to reach someone in the USA?
39:42 - I know you did a video on uploading whole PDF to a project. Can you do a quick example live?
41:31 - For A+ content, if we want to do a mock-up of cover & interiors is there a website to help?
43:13 - Can we use an image search to check an AI image?
44:08 - Can you upload pdf interior and edit it in Book Bolt?
44:47 - KDP says Zip file no good on KDP. (How to unzip).
45:21 - How often the content for Book Bolt gets updated with new images like for coloring books?
45:43 - Where do you go to get artist to create drawing pictures?
47:05 - I Seen coloring books with interiors having bleed with the images cut off at the edges.
48:18 - How many books do you think is a good number to start with? 1, 3, 5?
50:05 - I am not seeing the button "SHOW" to enable me to see inside a book.
51:11 - I don't understand the term bleed.
52:12 - How to choose any page you have created on book bolt and switch it around with another page?
52:42 - Any way you could pull into the software competition number on Amazon for each keyword?
53:08 - Do you advise a different pen name for each niche?
54:29 - In Book Bolt product research shows my book as top listings for the keyword. No sales though.
55:49 - When I try to upload a document from google docs it says the extension is incorrect.
56:18 - I Re-watched your video. It was "Use Folder as Page Template" after right clicking on folder.
58:29 - If I have purchased & published under my own ISBN#. Do I get the look inside feature?
01:00:05 - I ordered an author copy. Would that show up as a "sale" to Amazon?
01:00:20 - Should the book interior and paperback be downloaded as rgb or cmyk?
01:00:06 - Neil you should be able to change a project size too when pasting a full project, correct?
01:00:15 - Do I download project as CMYK or RGB?
01:02:00 - I just published on KDP & I actually have the look inside feature without having my own ISBN.
01:03:36 - Can you upload a single page PDF?
01:04:07 - KDP does not put put barcode on book anymore, but it is till there. (Even with no ISBN they do put a barcode on the back of your book).

Live Call #48 - February 23, 2023

07:57 - Can we have own website that features our books with links to Amazon?
09:19 - How do you create an outline of text for a coloring book in the studio? (Search FAQ for “Outline”, it
ill show you how to do with current fonts)
11:54 - Are Coloring books, Puzzle books and Activities book classified as low content books?
12:23 - Does duplicate content apply to simple lined journals as well?
13:29 - In studio, there is a red notice/upper right that reads: Designer v 1 no longer supported.
14:01 - Do I have to add "copyrighted material" to every page of my journals?
14:39 - I have only a few sales. Going into medium now, advice on Average BSR or Competitors Number?
16:10 - Can you add a border to a page in Book Bolt Studio?
17:36 - Is there a way to split my Project into 2 separate projects?
18:10 - Can you use different or change your author names at anytime?
20:30 - Activity books medium content.
21:04 - Can I use book bolt to create story books?
21:52 - Neil would you recommend a site to get predesigned interiors?
23:05 - How to niche into the composition books in 2023?
24:50 - The book bolt studio is totally new to me. Is there somewhere that shows me how to use it?
26:12 - Can you review how to go deeper in niche research to find popular subniches?
28:40 - I added original poetry to my journal. Do I need to copyright? Don't know what to do from here.
29:52 - If you update your book that is selling, will your BSR get pushed back?
30:17 - Is there a free source for coloring sheets or puzzles/word search sheets for a kids activity book?
31:36 - Can you add and remove pages while creating the book.
31:51 - Once zoomed in, can you move around the work area without zooming out?
33:04 - Is there a way to add pages to your project, without adding one page at a time?
34:08 - With niche research, if it appears in the cloud if books have poor BSR's would you go into niche?
35:35- I find it hard to find studio.
35:52 - I am just beginning, where do you suggest I start? I have 9 eBooks can I make them into KDP?
37:07 - Can you talk about ChatGPT or other AI Language generators in KDP? Any issues you know about?
39:40 - Can I use upload a decorative border from my own graphics?
40:13 - When doing the A+ content how can I edit my cover & interior ready to upload to Canva?
40:51 - I added original poetry to my blank journal. Should I select this one: I own the copyright?
42:13 - Is it better to have products across a bunch of different niches or to focus on a few select niches?
43:53 - I do kids dot marker books not dot-to-dot. Can you show me how to get a circle size .78 inches? (Click Elements on Left Menu, click circle, click position and size on top, divide by 2 to get radius, enter .39 in box)
44:42 - For a coloring book, where to find the images?
44:58 - I created a journal. It gets rejected. A message is coming back saying the cover is not the right size.
46:16 - When selecting low content for my journal in KDP it also needed a category?
47:25 - How do you feel about using AI for Titles and descriptions for your books?
48:17 - Found a niche with demand, only tangentially related. Would you consider it to move forward?
49:12 - When I click on my pen name, it pulls all my books but one. Is there a reason?
50:44 - Could you explain the difference in the files that are available to download for kdp?
51:55 - I getting an error message when I upload on BB. The cover loaded but not my internal pages.
52:30 - When assessing demand, say looking at the broader niche, do you check any other sources?
53:11 - Hi, which is the right border line to use, the first green line or the second one.
53:42 - How do you Clone Multiple pages with different images, like 5 pages with different things on them
54:40 - Can you talk more about using a company name for our products.
55:20 - If you use a picture on a cover, how do you add color for the back part of the cover?
55:49 - So, which is better for lined page journals, bleed, or no bleed?
56:25 - I remember you said you can create other things other than books?
57:22 - Is there an easy way to find the centre of the book if you want to do a centre spread?
58:02 - I found some low competition key words, what high demand number do you prefer?
58:36 - Are gendered books better sellers? Like a woman’s gratitude journal.
01:00:18 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #47 - February 16, 2023

05:56 - When I publish a book. it says in review. but then it changes to draft.
07:08 - KDP is publishing my journals (A-Z).
08:12 - If you buy books and give link to people to look at, is there a way to have them review it?
09:30 - I've been trying to ad reports, but they always come up blank. (Go to FAQ search [Amazon Ads]).
10:15 - Does Book Bolt have a tool like Helium 10 that reverse engineers’ keywords?
10:49 - What is the algorithm with Amazon to have your listing move up on listings?
12:22 - What is the difference between 'create a book' and '+ Create'?
13:18 - Issues with adding grid lines to projects. Keeps crashing when copying to other pages?
14:05 - How were you able to look at the interior of the book in today's niche?
15:03 - Question: Is there anyway to add tabs to pages?
15:56 - Is there a Book Bolt group that is willing to buy each other's books and review them?
16:55 - I am still not getting my alignment right, I have got it sent back twice (6X9).
18:06 - What is the name of the platform you use to hire a designer?
19:00 - If you purchase your own ISBN number, will you then have access to the Look Inside feature?
20:12 - How to get a EPub from the PDF?
20:33 - Neil, is there a market for hardcover journals?
21:02 - How do you offer a choice of covers for the same book?
21:42 - Can you create A+ content after you listing is already on Amazon?
21:53 - I start back with you guys back during Christmas. I am still stuck.
23:08 - Creating short stories for kids. Book Bolt Editor, how to place an image that fill even and odd pages? (Make sure you picked bleed. In imaging software, split the images into two exactly in the middle. then add the left half on even # page, and right half on odd # page).
23:46 - Is there a way to delete content on multiple pages?
24:38 - Does kdp do leather bound journal books?
24:47 - Can you put your title on the spine only?
25:40 - When I try to use KDP Spy, it suddenly quits. Any idea why?
26:32 - Can you add page numbers in the middle of a book? (Suggestion: Number like you would a normal book, then delete the page numbers BB added on your already numbered pages).
27:41 - If I get my ISBN from Amazon can I sell on other platforms like Shopify? (You can sell your book anywhere, but if you got the ISBN from Amazon for free, you can’t use that ISBN at other places. Search ISBN in KDP Help for more details).
28:13 - Reviews on my book should only be left by people we do not know?
29:00 - It seems I will need to buy my journals to create A+ content. (No, once live you can add)
29:31 - Can you do e-books for prompt journals?
29:48 - Is there anyway I can know if my books have been bought?
30:06 - I’m doing a word search book and it keeps saying not enough words.
32:07 - I have Prime and I bought my books through KDP and noted that I was charged shipping? (If you buy Author copies you will be charged shipping. Buy through Amazon and should be no shipping charges if you have Prime).
32:31 - Do you insert a copyright notice page?
32:44 - When I uploaded my 6 x 9 to KDP I had to change the dimensions to 12.554 x 9.250.
33:40 - Is including metadata, trim size, # of pages, etc. in the name of book, KDP see’s breach of terms.
35:19 - Do you keep your kdp account separate from your Amazon shopping account? (If you already have a KDP account and think you want to start a separate account and create a KDP with it. Do NOT do that, you are allowed one KDP account as a person).
35:38 – RE: Series, if I create group of education-based coloring books for kids that have a related theme?
36:03 - How does Amazon know you are related to someone?
37:11 – Is there a way to change the way word search displays the columns.
37:43 - Is there a place to do mock-ups of your projects to create the A+ content?
38:53 - How do you order author copies of your own book?
39:15 - Can you add a nice blurb in the back of book asking to leave a review?
40:31 - Where can I find how to market book in the blog section?
41:23 - Can the author's name go on the front cover?
42:48 – A couple of my books show as not available in the UK but available in the US.
43:19 - Correction on Author Copy and Drafts.
44:34 - When I enlarge my view, how can I move the artboard to blow up just the top?
45:26 - I tried to put the title on my spine it was denied because it’s 52 pages. (You need 79 to do this).
47:38 - I would like to change a couple of things in a book that I have already published. Can I?
48:13 - How about a quick demo of the keyword spy tool?
51:16 - What can you make besides coloring books, journal, etc.?
52:12 – Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #46 - February 9, 2023

07:37 - Can you explain impressions in campaign ads?
08:38 - Do you run ads on every book you create?
09:53 - Can you preview your book before you download it?
10:45 - After a book goes live it takes 7-10 days for all to appear. When to start the first auto ad campaign?
11:40 - Is it possible to have an Independent Publisher have their publishing company name appear?
13:32 - Clarity for the 7 keywords spaces?
16:29 - If one book is selling, should we create a few books in the same niche.
17:50 - Can I create more than one journal with the same interior but a different cover?
19:07 - Noticed ability to group layers by creating a folder? Can you show example of this?
20:54 - Have you had time to look into the Fill-In puzzles?
21:59 - Can you put something on the inside of the cover?
22:29 - Where is ad going to be displayed?
23:36 - Why does AMAZON want me to have BLEED for my book cover?
25:03 - What makes a successful campaign ad?
26:36 - How do I go back in and add my name to the front cover of my book?
27:10 - Is art drawn in AI copyrighted, according to KDP?
29:37 - I am interested in puzzle books, are you able to import puzzles?
31:30 - My coloring book was approved but it only shows the front cover. Why?
32:52 - How did you input the background bugs on the template?
34:10 - What is your opinion on using public domain images or public domain books in KDP?
36:38 - I have my interior pages as a PDF, is there a way to quickly upload all at once?
37:06 - Is it true that you must pay for the ISBNs for low-content books?
38:51 - Is it okay if I do not want to use my name on my books?
40:16 - Is there a course, resource, personal suggestion, for learning more about ad strategies?
41:29 - Is there a way to flip images?
42:05 - How do you add 50 or more pages to a project?
42:35 - Is it OK to use a pseudonym?
42:39 - Is there a way to add multiple pages at once?
43:12 - Is it possible to get reviews on activity books, specifically coloring books, without a sale?
44:07 - I was able to publish some books successfully and my friends are asking me for the link.
44:34 - What is the difference between CMYK and RGB?
45:43 - Is it possible to publish without running any ads?
46:28 - Is every clip art on Etsy basically copyrighted?
47:13 - How long does it take for Book Bolt service request?
47:41 - What happens if your artist uses something copyright?
48:38 - Would you please add to A+ Content article and go through the process of adding the content?
49:16 - We can add one page at a time, any way to add many pages at the same time?
50:19 - I had difficulty creating a box to put the title on the cover of the book.
51:34 - A lot of my covers are being rejected. Should the image go slightly over the cut line?
52:21 - Can you have many different 'brands' or names on your single KDP account?
52:57 - What is the difference between archiving a book and unpublishing a book on KDP?
53:58 - (Correction to above)
53:40 - Can corrections be made to one page instead of having to do the whole project over?
54:27 - Is there a way to get feedback on my book cover without someone trying to copy it?
55:11 - Is it worth to unpublish a book and change keywords, description & submit & get approved again?
55:36 - I just ran an automatic ad through amazon. How do I get the Keywords they used?
56:49 - KDP would not allow my mandala coloring book as low content, so would I have to buy an ISBN?
57:00 - Is the ISBN that Amazon assigns you a valid ISBN or is it only within the Amazon system?
57:18 - What is negative targeting words?
57:32 - I found a "Best Seller" book in category' "Category: Microwaves" but the book is a word search.
58:31 - Neil have you compared running ads on Amazon VS sending traffic from Pinterest or YouTube?
01:00:02 - How do you print on the spine of the book?
01:00:32 - How do you extract one image from many images in one jpeg file?
01:00:56 - Does the review process pick up the copyright issues with clip art?
01:02:39 - A+ content article - My question is adding the modules, which ones to use, how many?
01:04:04 - Can you remove background of image in studio?
01:04:52 - How do you make a correction to one page?

Live Call #45 - February 2, 2023

10:38 - What is the best strategy if you want to make this your business?
12:35 - How can you edit lettering from a Creative Fabrica PNG?
15:08 - How can you color the whole background?
16:00 - Is there a resource for different ad strategies like how long to run, how often?
16:49 - What would be the best use of ellipse outline?
17:24 - What does it mean if my book is live, but the Continue Setup button is still on?
17:52 - Do I need to spend money on A+ content to use on Amazon?
19:38 - Can we talk about Elongated Keywords and what is the benefits of using them?
22:54 - What is the max and optimal PNG size for an 8.5 x 11 coloring book page image?
24:01 - How do I change my book size on KDP? I know I can on BB, but in kdp I can’t find the customize.
24:18 - A fill-in is where you have a list of words (or numbers) and you have to figure out where they fit
25:12 - What if you are buying ads for your book, you have created but you get clicks and no sales?
27:24 - How do you use the "Clone Project" feature? I would like the clone and just change the size.
28:56 - I had my first book go live. I then tweaked it. Is it better to unpublish it & upload the new version?
29:52 - Is it worth it to do LOW content books? Or is it better to make activity books and such?
31:13 - No commas and no spaces in elongated keywords?
31:41 - Once a template is downloaded into a file, can it be altered by deleting part of it?
32:51 - I am wanting to write a cook/baker book. is this low/medium content?
33:19 - I am doing a wordsearch. I uploaded my.csv file, I need to upload other language from Word doc.
34:15 - Can you pick the extra categories if the book is low content?
35:29 - How do we keep track of any purchases? Do we get notification or will we track purchases in KDP?
35:53 - Will there ever be a way to view the pages side-by-side is Book Bolt?
36:22 - Is it okay to use Pixabay for book cover?
38:16 - Can we publish a pocket size book 4 by 6.5 inches? (No, in KDP, click help, search Print Options)
38:51 - I used the "best" color & is way overpriced. (In KDP, click help, search Printing Cost & Royalty)
40:02 - I published my first book, I had trouble using the kdp categories to find the proper location.
41:42 - How long should we run the ads? Especially at very high cpc?
43:31 - Should I use jpeg instead of png?
43:54 - To clone, you select the image, then clone, choose the pages you want to add the image on, right?
45:07 - Do you have articles on writing & formatting a manuscript for publication on KDP? Formatting?
46:06 - A Few of my books keep getting rejected by KDP because of names.
47:05 - Might seem like a silly question, but I haven't seen my first book on Amazon yet.
47:26 - For the word search template, any insight into why Book Bolt drops words?
48:41 - Is there a maximum number of pages that can be done per project?
50:36 - I think the reason to use the extra categories is so you can have a better chance of a best seller.
51:16 - I have 5 books, I started using Ads since 5th Jan. I paid more than I earned. Should I continue?
52:25 - How do we pull reports?
52:34 - Which is better, sponsored ads or A+ Content ads on Amazon?
53:10 - What is the link to join Book Bolt Facebook?
53:54 - If I choose black and white with cream page. Does this affect the printing cost?
55:07 - Can you work outside of the KDP studio and import a PDF in place?
55:37 - Is it better to start a low content book at bottom price to build reviews or just at market?
57:12 - How do you create a how to while avoiding copyright or trademark?
58:01 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #44 - January 26 -2023

11:01 - Why can't the user edit/create their own master templates in the studio?
13:03 - I am new to Book Bolt. Can we create journals or planner on wire o binding?
13:36 - I submitted a book that keeps coming back as low content, is there anything else I can do?
14:41 - Can you please show me where to find the Amazon 3-hour tutorial?
14:57 - Best place to upload my high rez art and build a coloring book according to a planned mock up?
16:51 - I published my first journal last week, when I can start running Amazon sponsored Ads?
17:58 - When can I ask Amazon to add more categories to my journal?
18:34 - What is A Plus?
19:46 - Are we able to make a book of various poems if we include the authors name?
20:59 - On the Cover Template does the 3 center lines equal the spine?
21:56 - I got an email telling me I need to change my title because it can be mis-leading.
22:46 - Some of my projects are saying archived.
23:22 - When using an image for the cover, should we go over the pink zone?
24:13 - A lot of Youtubers say they have 80% of their portfolio bringing in the majority of their income.
25:13 - If I wanted to make a book about adverbs with answer key and multiple-choice answers. Can I?
26:01 - When writing a blurb for the back of my book is there a way to copy from my word doc to BB?
26:22 - How do you flip an image?
26:46 - is there a way to have an activity book and easily have page numbers added to it in the studio?
28:02 - Is there a way to put an outline on like a rectangle?
28:46 - In uploaded images, images that are used say "ON IMAGES" what happens if delete the image?
29:31 - Appreciate the insight on editing template. This apply to generated pages like puzzles as well?
31:35 - I tried adding / requesting categories with Amazon, so far nothing has happened.
32:04 - I Read the 1-9 marketing info that you suggested. My rankings have improved dramatically.
33:23 - Is it ok to create many journals with the same tittle but different covers & interiors?
34:04 - How can we add "From The Publisher" to our listing?
34:24 - What books sell each month do you find Q1,Q2,Q3, Q4?
35:05 - Can I add a quote and the person that quoted it without getting in trouble?
36:18 - Does the example you said about Disney and Star Wars include things like Yahtzee, Farkle, etc?
38:11 - Neil - is there a way to add more than one new page to your current project?
39:12 - How do you zoom in and out of your book pages while it stays in the center?
41:08 - If I use similar description & bullet points but slightly tweak Title will KDP suppress my listings?
41:58 - When you create activity and word search books, are you entering in original data?
42:48 - How do you ensure that the pictures for a coloring book are all aligned on every page?
44:18 - if I make a puzzle in Puzzle Wiz how can I get it into Book Bolt without uploading 1 page at a time?
45:37 - How can I see pages side by side while working on them?
45:52 - If I want to leave a blank page in a coloring book, should i leave an empty page?
46:37 - Can you use Book Bolt to create an actual book? My writing?
47:53 - Can you please tell us the difference between the Pro and Premium membership?
48:13 - I have an author page, can I start a new pen name, so just write the new pen name in author?
48:56 - Can you edit your crossword, or do you need to delete and re-upload the words?
49:47 - What is a good amount to bid on a low content book ad?
50:06 - How can I access previous Live Calls?
50:38 - How do I highlight and move the entire word list for a word search book?
51:16 - What was the 1-9 marketing info that you suggested last week?
52:32 - Had images outside the lines. Went back to PDF, edited it . How can I remove the original upload?
52:51 - Will the Studio add a stroke feature for SVG's?
53:22 - Why BB doesn’t have the calendar of 2023, 2024?
54:04 - Should the same keywords be repeated for titles/subtitles and backend keywords?
54:40 - I see this is call #44, so being this far behind, what would you recommend for me?
55:21 - I feel we have so much information & tutorials. Would you do a live “creating a book with Neil?
56:20 – Rapid Fire Q & A & Finishing up!

Live Call #43 - January 19, 2023

06:45 - Can we change the pages chosen in the look inside feature?
07:41 - KDP said that you need to adjust something, how can you know which book they are referring to?
10:17 - Should I make every second page blank in my sudoku books?
10:54 - Can you do dot-to-dot in the Studio?
11:23 - What do you suggest including at the back of a Book? Other Books, Brand, etc.?
12:48 - Did you create your own covers when you started out or have you always outsourced?
13:51 - Why when I login to book bolt it does not come with the project screen.
14:40 - How to print the title & a logo on the spine?
15:21 - Coloring Books - Do you find these are the fastest/highest sellers?
15:52 - I created 4 unique pages. I am using the clone feature, is there be a way to duplicate the 4 pages?
16:32 - Any tips on using BB to create coloring books?
17:42 - How to clone an image of picture is a flip or invert the image?
18:48 - Would I be able to add a video trailer to the sales page another time?
19:29 - Book Scout - seems like all keywords it is pulling up have nothing to do with the actual book.
20:14 - How do I get the images of the inside of the book on the Amazon website?
20:49 - Why when I go to publish my book to Amazon, the files doesn't load and it goes bright red?
21:57 - I read that an children’s book is usually about 35 pages. (HC Min. is 75 Pages, Paperback is 24)
23:34 - Is there a place to save things so it is easily accessed?
24:39 - If Amazon does a discount, does that mean our Royalty will go down as well?
25:12 - What can I do to generate more sales for my coloring book?
26:12 - How do you change margins on a cover after submitting to kdp?
27:09 - Can you edit uploaded vector files?
27:23 - is there auto generation for dot-to-dot picture?
27:43 - Is there a particular video that would help me get started?
28:48 - How can I size a cover without distorting the image?
29:21 - Re: Removing background colors, is there a way to remove more than one color with the pipette?
30:40 - How do I calculate a book cover for a customized size like 8.5 x 8.5?
31:27 - When you make money off a book. where are you supposed to go to collect the money?
32:20 - Would it beneficial to add page numbers to journals or guestbooks?
34:01 - At the start you said your covers were bad, but research was good.
35:11 - Is there a way to do a book with a normal cover but landscape interior pages?
35:28 - Any updates on your Amazon Ads testing you talked about in Dec.?
36:40 - Using the square element to color individual pages, the element won't stay at desired position
37:35 - I listed two notebooks last month, however I haven’t sold one.
38:17 - Do the interior pages have to come all the way out to the edge of the white area?
38:58 - Do you recommend bleed or not bleed for logbooks?
39:21 - May be difficult to say but on average what price do you have coloring / activity books at?
41:33 - Do you generally create an ebook?
42:03 - Do you suggest any additional chrome extensions that we should use in addition to BB?
42:19 - How to create the dot to dot from image in book bolt
42:37 - Can you create a QR code for books or author page?
43:00 - How do we get a white color on the color grid?
43:31 - Is the 24-page count you use a Book Bolt minimum or Amazon's?
43:40 - If you unpublish your book to make a change. What happens to your ads?
44:09 - What do you say to people that say KDP is saturated?
45:33 - What do you do if you have a coloring book and did not unclick the non content function in kdp?
46:03 - Do all word search puzzles need to have the same number of words per page puzzle?
46:25 - When I select bleed on a project, and then choose a lined template, I can't get them to bleed?
47:15 - Every week you mention those 2 videos for us to review, where are they?
47:57 - How do I put numbers on my interior pages?
48:46 - Can I change the size of the book?
49:53 - Should we lock all text and images b4 publishing or just ones that overlap?
50:24 - When you search Pixabay for coloring book images, what is the best way to search?
51:03 - How do you use book bolt lister?
51:30 - When you say every other page 'black' do you mean black?
52:14 - How would I go about getting a spiral journal created?
52:34 - If you get some else to create your cover do you ask for the source file?
53:13 - How many books can I upload on kdp in a week?
53:37 - Are word search books considered low content books?
54:08 - Where would I find the video on A+?
54:21 - Would you do the same sort of research as you would for something like kids’ graphic novel?
54:58 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #42 - January 12, 2023

08:02 - I want to do as an ebook & print book. Can I sell it on 2 platforms for different prices?
09:18 – I’m very interested in creating a brand. Can you talk about how to go about that process?
13:08 - Once I have created KDP ads, where do I go to see what they look like?
13:47 - If I add a colored picture into the interior, when I print my book will those pages also be in color?
14:54 - I am new to KDP and wonder if it should take hours & hours to create the download?
15:52 - I saw you always search keywords in 'All' category, you change to 'Books' the result is different.
17:36 - Do you have the book interior pages for an attendance book?
18:38 - I am having trouble trying to load project in and getting to kdp. I'm not sure if I’m on KDP.
19:08 - What is the philosophy for not using your name as the publisher?
20:30 - Is there a faster way to change the page number?
21:38 - What's best tool for researching niches?
22:54 - Can you move the grid lines to wear you want?
23:38 - I get notices of trainings but there is never a date and time in the email. Why?
24:18 - Should we even bother with AI generated coloring pages/graphics?
26:02 - Can you copy a single page from one project to another without using the clone function?
27:00 - I am trying to implement putting a couple of interior pages on the front of my low content books?
29:15 - How can I utilize cover for many interiors and interiors for new covers. Amazon KDP gives error.
30:06 - In Canada we spell the work Colour different than the USA which do you recommend?
31:09 - Can I make a QR code for my book to direct customers to my book?
32:36 - I made my first notebook and after KDP review, I needed to adjust the size because it didn’t fit.
34:13 - I've sold 24 books to friends and they are leaving reviews which are not published yet on amazon.
34:59 - What's the easiest way to make a book hardcover without doing all the work again?
35:45 - Can you explain the zip file?
36:32 - Can I use a Pixabay picture in the background of an interior page...taking the color out.
38:22 - How do I edit and change the book size once I have clicked create new project?
38:47 - Do you guys add your Author name on the cover of the products you're making?
39:04 - Will the cover page print in color?
39:29 - I had an issue with zooming in and moving up and down to see page fully zoomed in.
40:02 - Are you able to copy & paste a entire page at once, grouping the items and then copying them?
40:24 - Can I use any image I find if I alter it? Say a coloring book, taking out the color and adding lines?
41:25 - Can you talk a bit about medium content and its regulations?
43:58 - How do I create a logo on Book Bolt? Book Bolt didn't accept the 200 x 100 Px size.
44:42- How do I get the green grid lines to move, so that my journal page lines go to the outside border?
45:44 - How does A+ content work?
47:39 - Is it a good sign if my coloring book is on page 6 of the amazon search "mandala coloring book"?
48:17 - Can I modify A+ content after it's published and then re-publish it?
48:36 - The Circular Test and Bridge Text is not allowing me to type in the box.
50:40 - So you need a different QR code for every direction you want to send your customers to?
51:13 - Interiors on front of medium content books can look extremely ugly.
52:50 - Is it allowed to add a text to your book inviting the customer to review the book?
53:33 - How to determine if a keyword with 4k+ & no data competition is good to make a book around it?
54:40 - Is anyone else getting an email EVERY time about the ISBN?
56:07 - Can you give context on goals you'd recommend for a first-time publisher/author on KDP?
58:47 - I would like to update my journals with all the things I've learned (like adding the QR code).
59:33 - Are the Pixabay and Unsplash images on Book Bolt free for commercial use?
01:00:07 - Can you take an image from Pixabay, like a pattern type image, and change the background?
01:01:37 - Why is it I’m not seeing all those icons on top of my book Bolt screen?
01:02:29 - At Costco I saw unofficial Harry Potter puzzle & word search book. Did they have permission?
01:03:05 - Is an activity book that has coloring and number/letter tracing considered medium content?
01:03:20 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #41 - January 5, 2023

07:05 - Can you place two separate ads on one book?
07:52 - How can I copy text from a page and add it?
09:18 - My sketchbooks keep getting rejected, it says I cannot just have blank pages, what can I do?
11:41 - Does the cover have to be the exact same as what the customer receives?
13:11 - Do you need to put in in Adult content if you use a swear words?
13:30 - Is it possible to create a book on Book Bolt that can be formatted for kindle e-book Scribe?
14:30 - I was wondering, can you copy & paste from a word page to an interior page without a download?
14:54 - I started an ad for my word search. Amazon said accepted. How long does it take to show up?
16:55 - How do you feel about longtail keywords, if a main keyword is saturated do you stay away from it?
18:34 - If I wanted to do activity books / word searches would I need to upgrade my membership?
20:10 - Do you have any tips for creating coloring books in BookBolt?
21:39 - Is there a way to list your book in more than the two categories?
24:27 - What if I just added a small flower or heart instead of page numbers of faded image?
25:23 - Remind me how do we get page numbers.
27:00 - I'm confused about the margins and bleeding.
28:22 - It is possible to make eBooks with Book Bolt?
29:10 - I added about 40 extra pages and noticed my images on other pages had shifted.
29:58 - I have text in a Word Document, can I copy and paste into my Book Bolt page. Is this possible?
30:46 - I was wondering if med content books can be done as project or if limited to low content?
32:12 - Would you ever consider special Book Bolt calls that are topic specific?
33:20 - How long does it take for all my books to be indexed?
34:15 - Will you be putting Solutions for the mazes any time soon?
34:49 - Can I post 1 notebook to KDP that has multiple cover options?
35:11 - Any talk about adding an AI text to image prompt for pictures?
36:26 - With uploading pdf to book bolt will it size appropriately?
37:26 - Can you create your own template in book bolt?
39:11 - Can you make products in Book Bolt in other languages?
39:48 - Should the cover images go right up against the dotted line to have no white space?
40:50 - Can you change categories once book has been published?
41:03 - Is there a way to find the correct category to list in?
43:17 - I really want to do bright covers, how can I if we have to upload CMYK files?
44:21 - How can you make sure all your products are in one place for customer to purchase?
44:34 - I made a book series & then several ppl started copying me, how would you approach this?
46:03 - Can we create an e-book on here?
46:15 - I opened a ticket about special characters for Spanish, and you said you would pass on to Dev's.
46:32 - In the studio, how do you upload all the pages at once from an uploaded pdf file?
47:58 - Is It Better to use your own Pictures for books or is it best to use Pixabay images?
48:11 - Hello, what did you say about getting different pages for a coloring book. Interior part
48:50 - Do journals need page numbers?
49:00 - You have book completed; you want to add a flower. Can this be cloned?
49:58 - If you have a niche'd down notebook, that is selling generically should I create a hardcover too?
50:26 - How do you order an "author's copy" at cost? Or do I have to just buy the book I made?
51:00 - Have you produced hardcovers? If so, how do they sell, are they profitable? Are they good quality?
52:29 - Will book bolt put templates for coloring book in the Interior section.
52:55 - Why do I have 2 blank pages at the back of the book. (Amazon adds them, stamps where printed)
54:18 - Anyone have your book take off without advertising?
55:42 - Can we get in trouble with publishing the same medium interior with different covers.
56:16 - When doing Niche research and only 5 or 6 books come up, would this mean its not a good niche?
57:26 - If you have finished a book, can you do Paperback and Hard Cover with the same file?
58:00 - Rapid Fire Q & A

Live Call #40 - December 22, 2022

07:20 - How can I pick good keywords
08:31 - Would you say this is passive income?
10:25 - Any tips for productivity?
12:27 - What is the best way to direct friends to your book if not listed on the 1st page on Amazon?
13:10 - How can you list the book as coloring or activity book to have the Look Inside option?
14:36 - How do I find specific keywords Amazon used during campaign for a manual targeting Campaign?
16:20 - Is there any discussion on offering a chat feature on Book Bolt versus using the ticket system?
17:33 - Amazon says my cover isn't the right size
19:15 - I recently sold a book & checking on Amazon it shows currently unavailable/out of stock
20:28 - How do you correct a draft copy in kdp?
20:40 - I'vebeen running ads for Xmas, is there a strategy to analyze the results then create ads for it?
22:14 - How do you correct margins and cover issues on an already completed project?
22:40 - How do I save the templates to be uploaded on kdp
24:20 - What is the best way to market our content and keep on top of it?
25:24 - How do you add extra pictures to the description on amazon. I have 7 books, No sales yet sadly.
26:40 - I have 140 coloring books and 1 sale
27:53 - At what point does low content become medium content?
28:56 - Why should you advertise a new book?
29:42 - How do you hire people to make interiors?
30:46 - Do sales stop over Christmas?
31:15 - I'm curious how my book is ranking, but don't want to click on it so I don't want to pay the click.
32:02 - What does it mean v1 is no longer supported?
32:56 - Is it possible to design and upload spiral notebooks on kdp?
33:34 - Regarding Look Inside will KDP assign the ISBN number if I don't check the Low Content option?
34:18 - Should i use my keywords in my title?
35:11 - Are you saying I should pull my book cover past the green lines in order for it to be approved?
36:27 - Can I add more or delete pages to a project?
37:31 - I am doing a regular school composition notebook how do I set up the spine length and width
38:34 - How do you access puzzles?
39:20 - Pen Name versus my own name?
40:35 - Most people on YouTube etc. seem to be only be breaking even on ads
43:05 - I started the A+ but got confused, can you do low content books under A+?
43:48 - After review and publishing the pics came out blurry. how do you correct the blurriness?”
44:32 - Is there an advantage to obtaining my own ISBN code versus letting amazon provide one for free?
46:58 - I am doing a word search, is there a way to insert thing into them?
48:08 - How soon should you create books for seasonal niches?
49:26 - Will KDP ever offer Perforated pages?
49:57 - Do you sell books solely on Amazon or do you publish on other platforms too?
51:19 - Can you unpublished a publish book to make corrections and then republish it?
51:48 - Please show an example of mirroring the picture on the cover
52:50 - Can I add a pdf page to my bolt project. I want to include instructions for my puzzle?
54:39 - On an interior page, can I have a graphic slightly go outside the green box?
55:34 - Can I print a test page of my bolt project?
56:35 - Rapid Fire Q &A!

Live Call #39 - December 15, 2022

04:31 - How does Q4 compare to Q1?
06:37 - Is it still possible to export to PowerPoint or convert a PDF to a PowerPoint?
07:54 - On the premise that every single book should sell, is there a hard & fast rule for level of demand?
09:07 - Any tips for dealing with freelancers? For example, what should be agreed at the start etc.?
10:48 - Is there a lesson on running Amazon ads?
14:03 - Would you suggest, before publishing the book, to have a future release date?
15:10 - If I want 100 pages do I upload 99 to allow for the blank page Amazon ads?
15:36 - How long should it take to make my first sale?
19:30 - Do you offer a mobile app?
19:54 - Good day, can you explain the process of creating QR code please?
21:15 - I am creating a journal that has different information on each page. How do I create quickly?
21:43 - Amazon Scribe and PDF's
22:26 - Do we have access all the old live trainings?
24:04 - Does it take several weeks to get access to KDP?
24:37 - Are we able to edit your PDF lined pages to add information?
25:28 - Will KDP allow you to create multiple Author pages in Amazon Author Central?
25:35 - How many pages should a coloring book be?
27:16 - Will you ever have any AI software additions? I know it’s new, but very helpful.
27:42 - Do you have tutorials on how to create coloring books?
29:03 - Looking for some ad advice in the New Year, do you recommend continuing to advertise?
30:42 - I Just noticed my books are 3 weeks out for shipping.
31:10 - Any suggestions on how to keep book making files tidy in the BB software and on laptop?
32:01 - On the books that you showed, were they established books already selling or new books?
32:45 - Neil, do you have any thoughts about having an Author Page?
33:29 - I submitted a few sketch books & keep getting rejected, saying the covers are not big enough.
37:36 - How frequently are the books and keywords listed in Book Bolt research updated?
39:16 - How can we import a multi page KDP interior in PDF to make unique changes?
41:45 - What is your take on the book title and subtitle length?
42:49 - Videos on Amazon: How am I able to post book trailer videos? Have certain type of KDP account?
43:22 - I open the "edit content" tab on word search, I can't figure out how to get it out of the edit mode.
44:20 - In your tutorial section, do you have one that teaches how to create inside and cover of a journal?
44:49 - When I buy on Amazon, I sort by price. Does that sort, even the pricier best sellers to the bottom?
45:23 - Can you have blank pages in a colouring book? Does Amazon accept books with blank pages?
46:01 - Can you explain A -plus content on KDP marketing?
47:15 - Can you make changes to the price of a book once published on KDP
48:35 - Why do some of my books show the cover only and some front and back?
49:24 - In Book Bolt, is there a maximum number of images or fonts that can be uploaded?
49:56 - My coloring book has come back to me 2 times. What errors do you think I should look out for?
50:15 - Can we do monthly planners in Book Bolt or maybe that niche is too saturated?
51:24 - When you create your book. Can you upload to other platforms besides Amazon KDP? Like Lulu's?
52:15 - How do I add my own PDF pages in bulk to my project, so that I do not have to go 1 by one?
53:08 - Do I use the same project name all the time?
53:35 - In the BSR and price history - does lower mean better or worse for the blue dots?
55:15 - In Book Scout tutorial you prioritized by "rank". What is the rank?
55:43 - I read that Amazon prefers the content of the listing to be in html format?
56:28 - Neil, can you add A+ content after your LCB has been published?
56:37 - I am working on a word search, book bolt does not bring over all the words in the spreadsheet?
58:39 - Can the document be saved to come back to it later?
59:08 - 2 Minute Warning – Speed Round

Live Call #38 - December 8, 2022

06:30 - Walkthrough Tutorials for the New Studio
06:59 - KDP Rejected my Book for to Many !!!!!!!!
07:30 - How Long to do Researching, Create and Upload to KDP
08:53 - Method for Writing a Description
10:41 - Can you do a Revision to Published Books & Re-upload to KDP?
11:04 - How to View Charts on Book Bolt Cloud?
11:51 - How Long Does a Book Stay in Draft on KDP?
12:40 - Purchased Book is Not Showing on Sales Reports at KDP
13:29 - KDP Says the Cover is too Small
14:43 - Old Designer Not Available Anymore
15:14 - How do I Add Text to my Project?
17:23 - How do I add the QR Code?
18:49 - Trouble Adding Lines
20:12 - Worth Buying my Own Books?
20:47 - How do you get Around Having no Reviews on Books and Create Confidence to Seller?
21:53 - What Would You Say in Order of Importance Encourages Conversion Once You Get a Click?
22:38 - Is There a Way to Delete a Book That's Been Blocked?
23:27 - Can You Remind Me How to Copy a Book to Make it a Hard Copy More Easily?
25:09 - Is There a Category for Medium Content Books?
25:54 - If you Don't Put the Exact Number of Pages in the Beginning, it Won't be the Right Size
27:17 - Do you Think Amazon Reviews Books Faster if Your Selling Price is Higher?
27:48 - I Have Added a Page and then it Didn't Let me Delete the Page
28:52 - Are all the Pictures from Pixabay Free for Commercial Use?
29:59 - Keyword Phrase Boxes on Amazon KDP
31:09 - I Attempted to Buy Ads in Amazon, I’ve Hit a Wall, can you Help me?
32:21 - Can you Import Books, and have them go to Pages Automatically in Your Project?
33:20 - How do I Color the Spine of the Book? How To I Frame a Shape?
34:47 - How Can I see what my Book Bolt Membership / Subscription is?
35:29 - What are the Guidelines for Finding the Best Keywords for the Subtitle?
36:05 - Is There a Way to Make a Quick Edit and not have to go Through the Entire Review Time?
36:16 - No Look Inside Anymore. How Can I Upload A+ Content for The Buyer to See More?
37:23 - How Do You Get your Book Printed in Color?
38:29 - In Terms of Sales, what is More Important? A Work of Art? Large Text? Simple? Complex?
39:17 - Does the Order I do my Keyword Phrases in The Boxes Matter?
40:04 - Is There a Way to Either Delete Folders or Stack Inside Another Folder in the Studio?
41:16 - I Heard That Amazon is Cracking Down on Overused Clipart from Creative Fabrica
42:12 - When I Have a Problem , is There a number to Call and Get Live Help?
42:27 - For Cross Search Puzzle, Can I use Song Tittles That are Copyrighted?
43:08 - Is There an Option to See the Cover Folded Before Being Published?
43:31 - Do I Own my Design if I Drew It? Would I not Need to Click Public Domain?
43:51 - Can I Add Categories on KDP After my Books are Published?
44:12 - Does it Matter if I Put Description Phrases in the First Two Keywords Boxes Instead of Keywords?
44:53 - Have you Added A+ Content for Most of Your Books? What do you use to Create Mock-ups?
46:09 - If we get "Commercial" use for the Images, Why Does Everyone Say We Need to Modify Them?
46:32 - If the Image is a Public Domain, do we Have to Check the Public Domain Work Radio Button?
47:28 - How can I Create a Mirror Image?
48:15 - Is There a Delay in Getting Paid from Amazon?
48:42 - When Filling in Book Description on KDP Does it Need to be done through Special HTML Program?
49:16 - Who do you Suggest we use for Designs to Color?
50:54 - I Really Don’t Understand How Pen Names Work? Do you need a Picture for your Author Page?
51:47- Can you Show us Where the Cut Lines Are?
52:22 - Is it Normal that it has Taken Me A Week (8 Hours A Day) to Work on an Activity Book?
52:59 - Do you also do Courses?
53:49 - Do Swear Words on the Title Make Me Have to Select the Inappropriate for Children Checkbox?
54:55 - I’m Seeing Some Huge Success with Two Books, Sold 50 in a Week. How do I Maintain That?
55:50 - Can We Update the Author's Name In KPD?
57:58 - How can I see my Author Page to use for QR Code in my First Project?
58:26 - Does Book Bolt Have More Options for Coloring Book Pages in Pixabay?
58:52 - Making a Graphic Novel, Should I Skip Pages?

Live Call #37 - December 1, 2022

04:44 - Export Results from Book Scout
06:13 - Change or Modify Pre-made Interiors
10:35 - Can you Create all of your Books Under One Name Only
11:06 - If you Publish 10 Books, How Many do you Expect to Sell?
12:25 - BSR Explanation
14:03 - What Training Videos are the Best to Watch?
15:06 - Book has Been in Review for 72 Hours +
15:51 - How to Create a Cover Only?
16:32 - Create my Own Template in the Studio
18:12 - Can you Outline Text for a Coloring Book?
18:59 - Is There a Way to Add Multiple Pages to a Project at One Time from Templates?
19:49 - Add Page Numbers to a Project
21:10 - Where Can I Find Graphics for Coloring Books?
21:42 - Upload a PDF
22:34 - Save a Page in one Project and Use in Another Project
23:17 - Upload 10 Books to KDP and Hope 1 Sells
27:08 - Proof a Book Before Uploading to KDP
30:14 - No ISBN Needed for Low Content Books
30:50 - Are Pixabay and Unsplash Free to Use?
31:37 - Can you Duplicate Multiple Pages at a Time?
33:53 - Change Project Size and Number of Pages Once you Have Started on the Project
35:26 - CMYK or RGB for Low Content Books?
36:19 - Why Does it Take so Long to Download my Book?
37:05 - Look Inside on Amazon
37:58 - How to Figure Out what Niche is in High Demand?
41:46 - Should you Wait for a Few Days Before Running Ads?
44:00 - Information on Advertising
49:09 - Will the Page Numbers Update if I Add Pages to a Project?
52:58 - Explaining the Margins
56:27 - Dot to Dot Template
56:51 - Created a Notebook and a Month Later I Seen Someone Use it, Should I worry about this?
59:08 - Had Great Sales on Black Friday, But High Costs, How do I Find the Sweet Spot?
01:01:56 - KDP Said to Increase Cover by .0125
01:06:02 - PDF Show a White Margin Around the Outside