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Live Call #97 - December 5, 2024

40:38 - I love Book Bolt. I was wondering if you had any plans of adding a custom shape feature for mazes, so you could make mazes in different shapes (a bunny, a Christmas tree, a cloud).
41:02 - Once I have my Amazon Ads running for a few months, and the organic sales are equal to, or more than the ad sales, how do I scale it up? (Scale up meaning? I suppose I mean get more ads out there which should = more sales)?
42:27 - I assume I must up the daily limit amount?
42:50 - What category is the new calendar under?
43:36 - What if I don't remember to type calendar? What category his calendar under (reg kind, not fitness). ty
44:00 - What is a reliable way to check for duplicate words in my word search file? I used Excel but found duplicates in the finished product. If you do use Excel, could you please show the steps?
44:55 - How do we upload page examples on KDP?
46:39 - When I tried using vibrant colours, all I got once in the KDP reviewer was sludgy dull yukky colours.
48:59 - Can you rewrite the backend keywords to give us an example of what you consider a good choice?
50:22 - Can you please type out in here the formula for finding your conversion rate 🙂 just want to make sure I am doing it correct.
51:55 - I would "like" to make my own branding for faith bases stuff. Would you suggest applying this research like for the sermon’s notes, but apply my own illustrations to generate branding?
53:22 - Do you recommend asking for a review inside your book?
54:34 - What are some good keywords to use for Sudoku books?
55:00 - When you showed the butterfly book, you scrolled down in Amazon, and it showed example pages. (Referring to question above and that was A Plus Content).
55:31 - When do you know that you break even on Amazon ads?
57:47 - Would you ever consider compiling an approved list of designers, etc. for book bolt members?

Live Call #96 - November 14, 2024

25:15 - Are there any videos showing the process of making a puzzle book using Book Bolt?
26:54 - In which case would you recommend more than one sudoku puzzle per page?
30:31 - Can you do quick research on a kids Christmas activity book to niche it down? That would be helpful.
39:49 - I know this has been asked before, but I missed the answer, is there an undo button, like a backwards arrow so you can erase the last thing you did?
40:25 - My question is after my low content book is approved and uploaded to amazon, why doesn't my book show the pages inside of the book?
43:01 - If you do so many at a time, do you worry about if your research is still relevant when you get around to creating the actual book?
47:53 - My first books created earlier this year JUST started selling daily with little advertising! Just stay with the process.
48:11 - Is there a way to make mazes fit into certain shape, like a Christmas tree, an ornament, a gift?
49:17 - Can you go over the function and features of the keywords section of book bolt research tab?
50:12 - I've been struggling to generate sudoku pages with 6 sudokus per page. Large size book. Whenever I try, I get an error. Is there a limit on the amount of puzzles BB can generate at once? (Please send in help ticket if this happens multiple times).
51:16 - How do we buy an ISBN?
53:08 - What is medium content?
54:29 - Is there a way to reconcile sales numbers (books sold) between KDP royalties’ dashboard and Amazon ADs campaign Manager. They never seem to match. (They usually never will, someone clicks on ad and puts into cart, the ads module counts that as a sale. KDP Dashboard counts a sale when book has printed, cc charged, packaged and labelled. This causes anywhere from a 1 to 7-day difference in recording of the sale. Also, organic sales will be in KDP dashboard and not the ad module).
55:10 - Follow up to 30:31 on quick research example.
57:02 - I'd be very scared I'd never get my money spent on illustrators back.
57:58 - If using Upwork, how do we know the content they provide is unique to us? 59:52 - How do we create A+ content for journals?
01:00:06 - I just wanted to know how can I create a mystery mosaic color by number book in Book Bolt?
01:00:43 - Question not so much to do with book bolt but this group might know if there is an alternative to the kdp app. The ads are highly inappropriate, and it won't function with my ad blocker.

Live Call #95 - October 31, 2024

22:37 - Will Book Bolt introduce image flip not rotate? 25-19 - Interesting how they all lack colour
27:26 - For some reason, the last two Composition Notebooks, I received: Blocked - Your title has been made unavailable for further editing due to, but not limited to, the following reasons your request, copyright, content. Contact KDP Customer Service for more information. Every time I send support an email, I get the same canned answer. Any ideas of what is happening?
30:29 - How do I market my books?
33:11 - Since your wonderful new iteration of the puzzles (thank you), the sudoku are no longer opaque. Previously I could put a background image, and the puzzles would be on top with the squares having white backgrounds. Now they are translucent, and I can't change it, it is very frustrating (we have added option since).
35:53 - Can you make an "Undo"?
36:53 - I have not been able to attend as many Live Calls as I'd like. I try and pay attention to the ones Mark suggests on the FB page. Any Live Calls you feel are essential to go back and watch?
38:32 - How about books about WordPress, it's copyrighted, logbook for WordPress users, or guide about a product or logbooks!
39:56 - I have a blog about TikTok and want to create a logbook about TikTok content creators! Can I use TikTok on the title?
41:00 - You can always pay them to license the right to use their product name.
41:35 - I published on amazon kdp my first book, can I publish elsewhere with no retribution from amazon? If so, where do you suggest?
42:58 - No that’s not what I meant, I meant the square's colours, not the numbers. 43:49 - How many projects can I do in one day?
45:47 - Should you wait until you have reviews before you spend money on advertising?
48:30 - I’m submitting a 2024 version to my 2023 Christmas planner...do I just submit another book or implement a series? I've already created a brand for my Christmas journals.
50:35 - After you clone a page is there any way to edit it back to the original without starting completely over
51:46 - Is it hard to hire someone to design a book? I have an idea but not sure I can design it myself. My past designs had no sales.
54:01 - When I create the sudoku book the submit button stays greyed out. (Maybe you have picked in solutions section to pick the pages and you have not picked pages yet).
54:40 - When does the USA clock change happen? It happened last weekend here in Ireland / UK, so now this starts at 5pm GMT rather than 6pm. (North America is a week later I believe).
55:02 - Do you have a tutorial on Amazon Ads or what do you recommend for someone like me who is just getting started? BTW, thanks A MILLION for doing these calls
56:33 - What do you personally call a profitable Amazon Ads campaign? Ads + Organic making a profit? Or just ads making a profit?
57:31 - You know I have never worked with a product that has this level of quality updates and interaction to make things better? You and Mark are so appreciated.
57:56 - Can multiple pen names be used?
59:14 - Is there a way to change backgrounds on uploaded images?
01:00:41 - You mentioned "months" ahead of Christmas -- how many months would be optimal? And on average, what would you recommend for other holidays? (e.g. Mother’s Day, Halloween, etc).
01:02:32 - Do you have any plans to add word fill puzzles in the future?
01:02:47 - I use a load of pen names; it is just annoying you can only have 3 Author Pages. (They will allow 7, email then for 4 through 7).
01:02:54 - I love Book Bolt but are you working on any other new features?
01:03:10 - If I create a brand, can I create multiple pen names within the brand for different niches.

Live Call #94 - October 17, 2024

35:20 - Where am I getting the license plate numbers from?
36:31 - I find the hardest part was finding the words.
37:09 - Can ChatGPT make a list of random lists of license plate numbers?
37:15 - You would have to disclose to KDP when uploading book?
38:58 - I think my head has officially exploded... these word searches have now become so complicated for my one brain cell these days! LOL! (it's a good thing so we can create some cool stuff!).
40:51 - Must really proofread Chat GPT - so other options would be better for sure.
41:11 - Would a BSR of 70-80,000 be considered good?
43:10 - What is your opinion on the reverse ASIN search that I have seen in Publisher Rocket and Book Beam has it as well, I think. It's supposed to show what keywords a book shows up for in Amazon.
44:28 - Do you ever do any LIVE Book reviews to give ideas of what to improve?
46:54 - The book has 100 puzzles but 126 pages, what might the additional 6 pages be?
49:48 - Is A+ Content only available in Amazon US?
53:51 - Will a lower price point with fewer puzzles sell more books vs. a book with 100+ puzzles but has a higher price?
55:23 - I created 8 themed word search books and tried to create a Series, but KDP denied it. I thought I've seen others do this. Anything I'm missing?
56:27 - How do you advertise your book?
56:54 - Can you do a variety of niches or is it best to look what's popular?
58:38 - Is there a book price calculator for example to compare hardcover to paperback?

Live Call #93 - October 3, 2024

25:46 - How good would book bolt be for fiction writers?
26:55 - Beginning of Q4, thoughts
28:10 - At what stage should one consider turning off advertising? The coloring book ranks around 60,000th place and sells about 60 pcs per month, yet advertising costs are twice the royalties.
31:09 - Do many word search books NOT have the solutions, I always have included them.
32:18 - What about Solutions upside down.
32:51 - What is the easiest way to keyword search?
36:43 - Is there a way to set the distance of words from word search grid?
37:09 - How to include page number and copy right mark?
38:15 - What is the best tutorial regarding coloring books?
39:58 - Maybe go through different aspects of BB Studio, etc., a bit each week to help newbies see how to use, and they can ask questions at the same time?
41:07 - Can you give me 5 quick tips to search for good keywords?
50:18 - Doesn't Amazon ads work for getting traffic in a high competition niche?
52:27 - Other than sales, is there any way kdp can let us know if people are looking at our books?
52:37 - Is it still viable to sell lined notebooks with a humorous or niche cover design or should I only look at specialised logbooks, etc.?
52:27 - We could start a new colouring book trend - bad drawings colouring books :) 53:41 - Re answers for word search, how about using QR code in the book that links to a simple website that has the answers? You then get double opportunity to get someone's email address.
52:24 - That wasn't what I meant. I meant similar videos to what you did with the new wordsearch aspects.
54:51 - What about running ads from other sites like Tik Top Shop.
56:09 - Do you have time to do a critique on my crossword puzzle book?
56:33 - Can you unpublish a book, make some changes and then re-publish it with the same name. (Do not actually do this, just edit and save, no need to unpublish, and then publish, and defiantly do not unpublish and do same book again, this is considered manipulation of their search algorithm).
56:52 - Are we able to still select how many columns we have in each puzzle (Grid Size)?
58:15 - You may have already mentioned this earlier, but when is the start time for Christmas sales?
59:17 - Are we able to custom how many columns we want (The list of words below search area)? Instead of just 3 either 2 or 4 if doing even number of words like 40?

Live Call #92 - September 19, 2024

33:48 - I've uploaded my latest PDF book but the quality on Book Bolt is very poor. The quality on my previewer is fine. I'm confused as I've not had this before with any of my other books.
35:24 - What is a suggest price for a 108-page, 8.5 x 11, Kids Activity Book? I was going to try $12.99.
37:07 - Will Book Bolt introduce a more traditional crossword puzzle format?
37:54 - The key words: It doesn't matter if you are right, if you get sued, aka, if KDP sends you that "copyright" proof email a few months later and takes your book down, and worse bans you.
39:00 - I published a 30-page coloring book and it looked fine. I got the PROOF copy from Amazon, and it has a slight crease, but looks just fine.
39:38 - Book Bolt Suggestion, word puzzles inside of a custom shape, like a puppy outline, etc.
39:45 - My mother is coloring it and there is some bleed through from her markers. I do have them spaced one page for each image.
40:25 - Should I add another blank page between images?
40:54 - Can I use "Rudolf the red nose reindeer" in a book, or is that copyright, what say you?
42:25 - I have some other ones I published a while ago. I was thinking of upgrading the covers to match the current version. Do you feel that is a good idea? Or move on?
43:31 - Just because something exists on Amazon and elsewhere, does not mean it is legal.
45:18 - So a book title "My Year of Breaking Bad" would be risky, even though the phrase is not considered copyrightable.
46:16 - You have a lot of content for covers and internal parts of the book. Is it possible do the cover in Book Bolt and do the internal part of the book else where?
48:10 - Are you doing listing critique and advice today? If so, can I submit my listing here or what is the proper way?
49:56 - But you can't call it a SAGE cash register sheet or a Quickbooks check book sheet either!
50:42 - Neil, do you sell your books via social media? FB or IG?
52:45 - I think the rejections are probably the search terms or the title of the book. How on earth do you work out apart from reducing the search terms but then customers can't fine the book
53:37 - Can you explain more about what Amazon is wanting to know re AI? I keep seeing that, and I think you said Book Bolt is not AI?
55:41 - I have 0 sales using ads for about two weeks now. I think my listings and or covers need work.
01:00:13 - Should I get pro version of Book Bolt and is it worth it.

Live Call #91 - September 5, 2024

36:48 - How much do you like to spend on an ad and when leading up to the holiday, for a new book that you are launching for Christmas to give it the best chance for being viewed?
40:28 - Does adding keywords to the description help with driving traffic?
43:17 - When creating a word search puzzle book, with the solutions, are the solutions on their own page or is there an option to put more answers on one page.
45:13 - How do you get the info on the keywords on the right handside?
46:12 - Any book I create, after the research, then always consider the buyers intent, and try to exceed it, better reviews that way
47:08 - When I have a series: Volume 1, 2, 3, 4, should I create A+ contents for each volume or can I create just one A+ content and include each volume, in the Comparison Chart module?
48:01 - Brain games are a trademarked brand. Is it okay to use that in the backend keywords or is it against TOS for the metadata? (Neil looked this up later, the image is trademarked, not the words Brain Games).
49:03 - When creating a puzzle book where is it best to put the solutions? At the end or after each puzzle?
50:37 - Any idea when the Number search puzzle is going to be added? Also, for the word search puzzles we used to be able to use numbers as well as characters for our CSV files.... more to come. (Number search has been added to our list of puzzles a few days later as it had been on our to do list for a couple months).
50:56 - I'm not a lawyer, but I have had a few of my author names trademarked so it can’t be stolen. But they told me that titles can’t be trademarked. which was disappointing cause I wanted to.
51:54 - Can give a best strategy for launching a kid’s activity book for Christmas re: Amazon ads. Best guess is great.
55:35 - But you can't trademark check every combination of words that you use in keywords and description surely?
57:33 - Do you think puzzle pages are a better seller with page borders, suited to the topic of the book, or left more plain.
58:57 - What is best way to create a short URL?

Live Call #90 - August 22, 2024

13:17 - What is the name of the site for free icons & pictures?
14:13 - Is there a way to easily import multiple page pdfs into Book Bolt? I can get them all into the program but then must manually & individually add to my project, page by page.
15:01 - When using the keyword research tool how often are the search results updated for accuracy? Are they monthly, weekly, daily, annually?
15:20 - How do I create a folder of repeating elements, like "this book belongs to" or some other repeating element used in a series? I am now re-creating them for each book.
18:14 - I put in "easter word search" and it is still showing multiple results for that keyword with volume, yet it is out of season. Did in both keyword and product category.
18:42 - With keyword research is it safe to assume when using those tools that about 35% is actually fellow content creators and not actual customers to get more accurate volume research.
20:29 - The 1st journal I published sells consistently 3 a month. I don't do any advertising, so I don't know how they are finding the book. What can I do, other than buy ads, to help increase sales?
23:58 - How do you search for the low content niches?
25:24 - Live Call #41 was the same church niche.
29:28 - Are the keyword research volume numbers for amazon only or amazon and google? (Product search is Amazon, Keywords is both)
29:51 - Is there ever going to be a live call about ads and marketing? It is asked about so much in the Facebook group.
30:33 - I used a Pixabay graphic, turned it at a 30-degree angle to create a cover. When I try to crop it down for A+ Content, I can't get it to fit their thumbnail size. The image won't fill space.
32:35 - Do you recommend linking your Amazon journals to other platforms like EBAY or similar platforms?
33:24 - Book Bolt premium plan member here. How do I convert PDF premade interior to an uploadable book?
34:22 - I started new ads a couple days ago and they are still not live, just wondering if anyone else has had an issue?
35:01 - Just did the PDF thing, is there a way to change the size?
36:30 - Regarding ads I mean CTR, CPC, When to let a book go due to emotional attachment, ACOS, TACOS, how to calculate B/E ACOS and all other components, not just about running the ad itself.
38:31 - I have A+ on my journal. I'd like to update keywords but afraid to because I don't know which ones are working or not. Any suggestions on a strategy to update / test those 7 spots?
39:45 - Can you add a page to a book after it has been uploaded to Amazon and published already and change the page count?
42:02 - Oh, so reviews affect the organic position in search. Does it affect the BSR, or is that just sales?
44:24 - How soon realistically will you see sales as a beginner?
46:27 - It is not time to start getting ready for the holidays, is it?
48:50 - I purchased a Book Bolt lifetime membership a few years ago, and now coming back into the program. Is the Puzzle Creation Software Included? If so, where is it located on the website?
49:42 - Should we be making Christmas Books now?
55:32 - How do I select multiple files from folder as template I created a weekly planner with dates 9/2024-12/2025 trying to use that template for multiple applications.
56:07 - Once template loaded do I have to individually save each page as a template?
56:48 - I have several simple notebooks that haven't sold at all in the last year. Would you archive them or change information and keywords first?
57:40 - The journals that are not selling would you recommend updated the 7 keywords spaces?
58:22 - Where do I go to create CVS file for word search?

Live Call #89 - August 8, 2024

11:38 - Common KDP Questions and Pitfalls
28:17 - Is it acceptable to Amazon KDP if I offer my activities books at a Christmas sale price for the rest of August? Am I allowed to say Christmas sale?
28:55 - Who can I hire to create A+ content for me?
30:16 - Will there be a replay of the Live Call?
31:14 - How many months ahead should we create books for a specific holiday or season to get potential sales within the desired timeframe?
34:23 - Do you know if there is a way to pay your AMZ Ads weekly or whenever you want? Rather than leaving it to mount up monthly?
34:51 - I just made a Halloween puzzle book - I figured I was actually rather late
35:42 - I'm working on a Thanksgiving / Halloween book now too, this year I feel like I'm chasing the holidays, but will be solid for next year, right?
37:54 - What is a good min ad budget to start getting sales or useful data?
39:56 - On the puzzles like mazes and sudoku how random are the puzzles?
40:11 - Any advice on how to increase book sales using YouTube as a free resource?
41:56 - I’ve done 2 journals with lined interior, and I have picked black for the color, and it comes out gray, how come?
43:03 - I am new to book bolt I have created two low content books; one is a composition notebook, and the other one is self care planner, both of my books got blocked by KDP. (Reply to email and ask them or click contact us on KDP page).
44:23 - Aks ad campaign budgeting, do you use the single CPC option, or do you use the loose match and other three option, option?
46:25 - Is there any chance to print a mock book just to see what it really looks like? I'm working on a kids book now.
47:35 - I wish the line color defaulted to black, why does it default to gray?
48:11 - Amazon is offering me $100 promo for Ads, but I cannot put an end date. I am still learning about ads, so I am weary about having "no-end-date", in case I forget to go in to change later.
51:36 - Do books that are not low content sell on kdp?
51:41 - I have created a book on how to interior decorate but not sure if kdp is good for that type of book.
52:55 - Can I use pictures created by AI? I don't want just plain white pages, so I want to use some pics for the background
55:48 - Does Amazon cross out your old price when you lower your price?
56:27 - Is there any point advertise LCB on Instagram or Pinterest? Do you use it? 57:24 - When doing keyword research, does your software show kw numbers for amazon and google. Is that number a reference to daily or monthly?
57:49 - Are there any guidelines regarding cost, how to find a good designer, etc. on Upwork? I've never used it before
59:41 - I've got ads running on US and UK but the other day, UK said there were issues with my payment method and has paused my ads. Method is the same as the US which works fine (Your CC is probably blocking the UK one and you may need to call your CC company to let them know it is okay).

Live Call #88 - July 25, 2024

35:44 - I'd like to get bulk prints made on my low content notebooks, journals, ect. I'd like to try and sell them at markets. Do you recommend or advise against this?
36:33 - I created a journal on KDP, I did not use my personal name as the author, but I used what I wanted my book to be under like a branding, it is not printed on the book, why is that?
37:12 - Do you know of a company that I can order these prints from that is affordable? Or should I just order a bunch from amazon and sell them?
38:16 - Can you upload your own photos to create cover?
38:56 - Is there a Print on Demand option somewhere if I wanted to list my books on Etsy or Shopify, etc.?
39:34 - If I submitted a book to KDP and there was something wrong with the size, but I had problems correcting it, I no longer can find my book. Does Book Bolt delete project once it is sent to KDP?
40:28 - How long does your book stay live?
41:36 - I am doing a puzzle book, using various puzzle types. But I want to also include a Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz or two. Does that still qualify as a low content book?
42:23 - Is there a way to print a page of my puzzle book so I can see what it will look like before I upload it to KDP?
43:11 – Is YouTube the only place for questions? (Join Facebook Group)
43:26 - I tried taking a Word file, saved as a .pdf, and then saved it as a .png as outlined in past webinars. Problem is, the finished transparent .pdf is very blurry when I upload it into images.
45:05 – Does Book Bolt have a club? (Our Facebook Group)
45:26 - My first low content book got published this month and working towards making more.
45:46 - Back to Club question.
48:17 - My kdp spy doesn't work. It keeps shutting down after uploading some books. What is the problem? What should I do?
49:09 - Can AI generated images make good notebooks? Do they sell good?
50:55 - Is there a way ton have more than 3 Pen names? I have a Pen name for coloring books, another for adult activity books, what if I want a 4th or 5th author name?
51:41 - I didn't complete the publishing with KDP, and I have lost file. Is there a way to contact KDP for file of project?
52:06 – I am going to purchase Neil’s book, Build a profitable business with Amazon kdp without writing a single word: your proven one stop guides to Amazon passive income as a side hustle. is this your book? (Yes)
53:06 - How do you merge the cover with your interior pages?
54:58 - Sorry, I didn't clarify. I meant AI generated cover for a notebook. Would those sell well? I know that it is easy to just use the lined pages for the inside. I meant the cover.
57:09 - Is there a way to make a word search with a narrower width? Or is it only possible to make square word searches?
57:50 - Best way to research keywords that people are looking for?

Live Call #87 - July 11, 2024

18:12 - I am still confused on the difference between Product and Cloud search on BB.
23:04 - What is the best tool way for the 7 keywords when uploading to kdp?
26:29 - Have any others seen wanky behavior in editing text in BB studio?
27:02 - Not necessarily within BB, but any advice on KDP ads breakdown or setting up campaigns?
31:31 - Is the product search in best seller order top down?
32:00 - Do they put that recently deceased handbook in the coffin with them?
34:45 - I have published 3 paperback low content books and when adding hardcover, was shocked at the increase in printing cost and how low my royalty is.
36:51 - When filling in the back-end keywords, boxes 1 and 2 are for who is the buyer of this book. How do you word that? For example, if it was a journal for kids would the keyword be mom of kids?
39:00 - We're new to Book Bolt and publishing and are wondering if there is a way to clone an existing project that is 8.5x11 down to a 6x9 size.
40:45 - Any tips for getting the "look inside" (preview) to work in Amazon? Published my low / medium content journal about 3 weeks ago and it isn't showing up yet.
42:49 - I understand that there is no set thing, just trying to figure out how to word it, it’s just easier to follow a formula when adding the keywords?
43:08 - Is there an average amount that ads tend to cost for low content books (I know medium content tend to cost more as more competition, ex. Sudoku).
45:38 - I submitted a new book to KDP for review but then found a typo. I contacted Amazon but they can't pull it until the review is completed so I will have to update after it is published.
46:06 - I have noticed since I have started using the keyword system that Neil uses I have been getting more sales.
46:35 - How can we search for our published products on other Amazon country websites.
47:57 - What is Book Bolt premium subscription?
48:17 - Is there any 1-on-1 coaching available?
49:17 - I do have a niche where the hardcover version is selling well (for a beginner like me). But that is where the hardcover is what someone wants for that situation.
50:24 - I am using templates for lined half page and using text for the upper portion. I am manually adjusting every page to make sure that the lined template is inside the KDP requirements.
52:42 - I created a summer journal with prompts for grades 8-11 in April. Sold 36 in May/ June w/no ads. I placed a review scan code in the back, no reviews yet. Is it too late to run ads?
55:11 - I have one niche where hardcover only sells. But its obvious for hardcover really. 55:24 - Smaller keywords are they under 2000 searches?
56:45 - Can you put up your 7 keyword strategies list?
57:23 - Is there a tutorial for game templates like hangman?
58:29 - Regarding A+ content I have seen some self publishers able to add additional images in the roll over section. How are they adding these photos.
59:06 - Regarding amazon ads, should you account for organic sales with figuring you ACOS. If so, what's the process on how do you evaluate that?
01:02:51 - Can you have the option of hardback or paperback on no/low content books?
01:03:32 - Should the title and subtitle contain keywords? Is it ok to repeat these keywords in the 7 boxes?

Live Call #86 - June 20, 2024

37:40 - Is there a book bolt flow chart showing each of the steps and each of the book bolt tools used for each step from finding a niche to uploading a book Amazon?
39:02 - Do you include copyright information on low or medium continent books? What is your philosophy on that?
40:04 - Should you have an imprint and purchase an ISBN?
40:35 - Can I Change the Author Name on my Book on KDP or do I have to resubmit it.
41:18 - Do you usually pick all, in your Keyword research or in book? Sometime all show less than 500. I get super exited, but when you switch to book it might be 10k!
42:22 - If I include copious instructions in the first pages, what constitutes a "Low Content" publication?
43:17 - Where can I find help learning and or making A+ Content?
44:00 - Is there a program of application that has making MOCK UPS of our books easy?
44:35 - Have you thought about creating and offering A+ Content creation tutorials?
45:33 - Is there a cost grid by page count where you can see the cost changes?
47:13 - What is a good selling price for a 100-page coloring book if I want to maximize profit? Just your best guess is great.
49:09 - Have you seen the YouTube video from the guy who does P.R.? He says we should be putting not only the title but also the subtitle on the book covers.
50:14 - Do you like to include the ages of the kids on KDP if you have that in your title?
52:00 - Which boxes are 1 and 2, etc. 4 on the left, and 3 on the right?
53:27 - Is it ok to put a QR code in my book to direct to Amazon.
55:02 - If I'm creating a Bible Study notebook and using a pic that I took for the cover, where should I indicate that the Cover Photo is mine?
55:23 - I was told that you can't sell your book on another platform if using amazon IBSN.
56:20 - Do we need an Amazon or a private ISBN if we want to take part in Extended Distribution?
57:28 - Are there any official links that explain the keyword boxes, the order, etc.?
58:34 - Some low content items, journal, diary, etc. are outside of books, but I don't see that option when creating in KDP. How to get listed under all?
59:34 - If not selling, is it still worth to pay for Amazon Ads?
01:00:05 - How do we know it doesn't matter? I am not trying to push back or argue. I just haven’t found anything universal about the keywords.
01:00:37 - If you see sales occurring in other countries will you add the A+ content in the new market and run adds in the country market or just let it all ride in the US?
01:01:03 - Maybe they do it because they think the viewer won’t notice the age range down below or do you leave the KDP ages blank because it is shown as a graphic on the cover?
01:01:15 - Is it possible to have a watercolor book made. Also, lol, is it appropriate to put in the Age Category as Living, Not Dead?
01:02:23 - On "Tutorials" | "Live Calls" I only get the newest 10 listings. What am I doing wrong?

Live Call #85 - June 6, 2024

35:39 - When you publish books for kids (a.k.a. a coloring book), do you tell KDP the age group, or do you leave that part blank?
36:40 - Is there a way to respond/leave a follow-up comment to a bad Amazon book review?
37:33 - For Word Search Puzzles, what is the best way to put multiple solutions on a page?
38:48 - You’ve said the niche of the week is not for us to copy. Have you thought about giving a reminder of how to do the research instead of calling out specific niches to help keep options low?
40:30 - Do you only add backend keywords that are confirmed searched for phrases on Amazon?
41:58 - Email KDP or Amazon re: a bad review? (Email KDP with ASIN and comment, and reason you feel it is unfair to you).
42:07 - Does sales rank drop because of ads (if you get a sale)?
44:11 - These niches aren't shown for us to copy, but we all know some will, would it be better to just remind of the process for people to do their own research - just a thought - after years of calls that is going to be a lot of low niches disclosed
45:42 - Can you use “quotes” in the KDP 7 keyword fields for long string keywords? Does that help the Amazon searches?
46:52 - I'm sure this has been asked before, but why page 3 do you always click on?
49:21 - How do you view your Amazon book without it counting as an ad click?
50:09 - I have not started ads yet, but out of interest what is the price of ads, minimum ad spend, etc.?
53:06 - Can we get a ruler guide in Book Bolt to know the spacing and size better? Just curious
53:29 - When you are searching the keyword in Amazon and see sponsored products in that niche, what exactly are you looking for in those sponsored ads?
54:57 - That book was $2.99 I wish KDP would remove the books that are below the print cost.
55:12 - Your FAQs say that cover edits “should not be a radical change”. Seeking clarity as I’d like to ensure my first 3 books match aesthetically with my latest 2 books Instead of having 5 small designs surrounding the centred title text, I’d have 1 of them filling the cover with a new white banner under the centre text. Is this too radical?
56:03 - What categories do you recommend for notebook, journal, coloring book, and activity book type genres?
57:03 - How do you delete page numbers from a book?
58:25 - In your experience, for a puzzle book, is it better to have all the solutions located in the back, or each puzzle to have the solution on the following page?

Live Call #84 - May 23, 2024

14:03 - How do I see the border lines in the interior pages so I know how far I can put my text before it is cut off?
15:15 - I’m just starting out and have watched the 2 core videos, but I am confused how to create a book with individual pages (each page is different).
16:54 - Do I need to include different versions of the same word in the KDP 7 Keywords fields? Example: activity and activities.
17:41 - I’m still confused about niche research after watching thousands of videos.
18:42 - If I am creating the same type of notebook, but just with a different cover, should I use the same keywords or different ones? Thank you for your time and help!
20:37 - When you're in the research phase, and you say this book looks interesting what are the first numbers you're looking at? The moving sales?
27:39 - I have multiple brands to separate adult books from children’s books. How do I setup Multiple Author Pages?
28:49 - How can the author market their books or journals to gain sales?
31:32 - Could you please go over how to use BB to research what niche to focus on like what's the best way to determine if a niche has demand, specific tools, etc.?
33:45 - After ten books I had to redo my last cover three times. Amazon kicked it back. I found your FAQ on covers but could you please go over formatting, front cover extends 0.125”
35:40 - How do I make sure pdf content I created outside of Book Bolt fits where it should for KDP?
37:08 - I want to set up a page in my books for a free download (free coloring pages) in exchange for the person’s email. What is the best way and the best service to use to set that workflow?
38:41 - What is the difference between a tracker, logbook, and journal? It seems they are used interchangeably.
41:07 - Any suggestions on where I can find training for creating A+ content? Do you have any suggestion on where to find easy mock-ups to create A+ content?
41:39 - Can I combine different pages with different projects.
42:56 - How do I submit a book for review/critique?
43:20 - With Amazon Ads is the bid and cost of the CPC the same thing?
43:50 - In Amazon KDP Ads, if you choose Custom Ad Text, what do you like to include in the ad copy?
45:04 - How to move pages between 2 different projects?
45:46 - KDP has you upload cover and inside separately. How do you upload them to kdp together? I have been creating cover and pages separately.
46:39 - We produced 30 books recently. All researched with less than 500 products available. All have thousands of searches a month, quality covers, all 5*. A+ . No sales. What am I missing?
48:00 - It is a floral vs. mountains image with the same saying.
48:36 - How detailed should you get with your niche? I'm assuming going as detailed as Notebook for insomniacs who like to drink tea on Tuesdays is too detailed while Notebook is too broad.
50:48 - How did you hide the book cover in the studio?
51:55 - I made a rookie mistake with my first book, which is already published. I would like to make changes to the manuscript and cover; how can I do this without annoying KDP?
52:58 - Regarding the Author's name, is it better to establish a brand using a company name XYZ Publishing or a pen name?
54:06 - Book Bolt Cloud, is the Est. Monthly Sales a $ revenue number or a # of items sold number?
56:09 - Follow-up: in BB’s Products Research section, does the est. sales = $ money made OR # of books sold?
56:17 - I did manage to get my technical question resolved on Help Desk, so thank you!
56:43 - Thank, for some reason I assumed we could only have one Author Central Account. Looks like I need setup a new email account. Does Amazon Frown upon creating multiple Author Accounts? (Do not create new email accounts, see FAQ).
57:54 - When doing a Word Search, it was not clear regarding the actual quantity needed on the CSV files. 10 words per page, 50 pages = a 500-word CSV. I tried 20 words on two pages, and that worked 10 each.
58:58 - With mail chimp, do you send pdf files or a link to a page... how do they download / get the coloring book pages?
59:29 - Do you prefer matte over glossy covers?
01:00:03 - Do you have any suggestion on where to find easy mock-ups to create A+ content?

Live Call #83 - May 9, 2024

34:23 - I'm just starting my first product. Do you have a roadmap using book bolt? I have watched all the tutorials but would like to have a bit of a process.
35:06 - Is the update going to include anything for word search puzzles?
35:17 - Where do I find A+ content?
35:41 - Is it ok to put half colored images on the back cover of a coloring book for interior references?
36:43 - What tool are you guys using for keyword research? Does book bolt do the job?
36:56 - I know Amazon will take care of the many state’s taxes for books sold on their platform. In your experience, do you also pay YOUR state’s sales tax as well?
37:43 - Is there any way with word search grids to resize them to a specific size? It would make it much easier for putting multiple puzzles and solutions onto a page if this is possible?
39:18 - Can you tell us more about yourself and your journey in the KDP space?
40:53 - In creating A+ Content for wordsearch pages, the images are blurry. Any suggestions to show the pages not blurry?
41:23 - How can you choose categories with Book bolt?
42:08 - When do you add A+ content? The moment you publish to KDP, or a week after Amazon indexes the book?
42:23 - A Witch Journal are not displaying the back cover or inside pages. How can I fix that?
43:32 - Will my books only be sold in Switzerland and maybe countries around? Will I be able to choose the country in which my books are marketed and sold?
44:16 - Where do you find out how to run ads on Amazon KDP? And if we decide to end subscription, how does it affect our books already published on Amazon?
45:13 - The category I want is not available in KDP some categories are missing, how do you get around this?
45:37 - Do you like to put the book review request in the front, the back, or both on the book?
46:54 - Having trouble with zooming. One weekend I was able to use the mouse wheel, but now and before it goes to white screen and slide bar goes all the way to the left and slightly down. I can use bar only.
47:39 - How do you add page numbers to a document?
48:54 - When creating a large print crossword puzzle do the numbers inside the boxes need to be in 16PT font minimum to abide by TOS?
50:14 - I am not asking about the 1099, asking about sales tax. I am assuming that you DON'T pay state quarterly sales tax. is the right? ty.
50:48 - Is there a way to edit the page templates provided in book bolt?
52:22 - KDP says not to reuse keywords in 1-7 if used in title or sub. Is repeat ok?
53:30 - If the crossword numbers in the boxes do need to be a minimum of 16PT why does the crossword creator have the boxes so small and the numbers themselves smaller than 8PT font? How to fix?
54:34 - Idea’s for book critique: Evaluate different types of A+ content. People could send in their BB files with their created A+ content and you could tell us which works best, how to improve, etc.
56:40 - Someone on YT said that categories are not important. Is that true? I'm mean it doesn't help to rank the book.
58:46 - Is a Series of books a good thing or a bad thing?
59:24 - For Sudoku books, did you fix the alignment section?

Live Call #82 - April 25, 2024

43:06 - Do you use an Amazon Book Sales Calculator to help determine what books you will create? If so, in what process do you like to use it?
43:52 - I want to publish a notebook type item, but and having trouble finding niche keywords. can you help me please?
44:40 - Can you show how you would rank for Poetry and Audible Spoken Word Poetry Book?
45:53 - Can anyone explain the word 'niche'? I know its silly, but I hear the word being used interchangeably.
47:55 - Got my first sale last week! Started advertising and I am getting a few clicks but not many conversions. Does it normally take a long time for A+ content to be approve? It has been 10 days.
50:16 - My tool or website looks different then what you show.
50:47 - Hi, when will you have color font support in Book Bolt?
51:14 - Workampers trade their time working at an RV park and get their RV space paid for in turn.
53:49 - Can I submit a kdp published book I did under a different author name?
54:02 - Regarding pricing, sometimes Amazon suggests a price range. Considering printing costs of POD products, what profit margin do you recommend?
54:52 - If I launch a book on KDP with a free ISBN, can I sell the same book on Etsy but NOT the physical book but downloadable files instead? Like digital planners
56:17 - I'm learning about adding A+ content to my books. Can I use Canva for this and upload to KDP? If I add A+ after publishing, does the A+ need to be KDP approved?
57:26 - When would I put info in the A+ section if my book is not yet published and I don't have a physical copy to upload examples? (I am a newbie)
58:35 - Can you look at mine, I don't know if I made mistakes because no one has bought until now it's almost 4 months.
58:57 - What BSR is a good one?
01:00:13 - Any recommendations on how to copyright our books or digital files (i.e.: planners)?
01:01:18 - Could I add the A+ contact from an author copy before the book is released?
01:01:29 - Can I republish my KDP book with a different cover (to A/B test what sells better) but the interior is the same? And published under same author.

Live Call #81 - April 11, 2024

37:42 - Can BB put a maze inside of another shape (like in an animal shape)?
37:56 - I see an option for bulk JSON import. Is there a bulk JSON export?
38:47 - When building a brand, do you register a trademark for each brand you create?
39:29 - I was wondering if you have an index for your video question answers that people can use to look up and see if their question has already been answered in a video?
40:18 - Where is the Learning tab, and the3-hour Seminar located? Or is the Seminar a culmination of the Products, Seller, Cloud, etc.?
40:52 - If you are building a brand making puzzle books for adults and then want to start making kids book, better to start new brand or stick with main one that has reviews?
41:52 - Can you go back to previously published books and change this like the cover fonts or do you have to publish as a new book?
42:51 - Does Book Bolt have a copyright? How is copyright accredited? Is the creation of the book copyrighted and should there be a link back to Book Bolt?
43:48 - How to I “archive” an Amazon Ad and how do I make the Amazon ad disappear?
44:08 - Should we say created with Book Bolt?
44:47 - Can I export Book Bolt pages as something else?
45:44 - You mention easy to get on 1st page if less than 1k result, if there is a book that is selling well in the niche, I am guessing with the ads, you would have to outbid them to get above fold?
47:27 - Will a background remover tool for images be available soon?
48:28 - Should I be opening Book Bolt in an incognito when I work on the research?
49:32 - Is this available on YouTube after?
50:07 - Never made a sudoku book. Can I make them in Book Bolt? And is there a tutorial?
52:20 - When copying text in bold from say Google sheets for example, is there any way to make sure that the text in bold is retained when copied into a paragraph text box in Book Bolt?
52:55 - About managing your ad campaigns, at what number of active campaigns would you consider hiring somebody else to help you manage them? Just making I don't want to end up getting more than I can chew.
54:02 - How many pages max in KDP do you recommend for good margins?
56:45 - I screwed up my 1st book title, a word search and I put a lot of work put into it. I am thinking of taking down adding more puzzles to add more value & redoing title, repositioning on amazon be a prob to republish?

Live Call #80 - March 28, 2024

13:26 - What is the best way to do a reverse image lookup, so I know my image is original?
15:02 - I am confused about the title. Is it to be the exact keyword phrase you are trying to rank for, or can it be changed to be more readable and still rank for those keywords?
17:28 - Also are you allowed to have the same title as others on Amazon? Not sure if that's a good idea or not but have seen it when doing research.
18:31 - When Amazon tells me my book has been published, is there a link to share to refer my book? What / where is it? Thanks!
19:05 - Can I use an eBook created using Canva and upload to Book Bolt? Will I be able to edit if necessary?
20:00 - I have not used my KDP account since the amazon updates / pricing. I see my books on Amazon, but I no longer see them in my KDP account. How can I get them back?
21:37 - Can I create a book that is a larger size book with the same info that I used in a previous book? If yes, what is best way to go about this?
23:45 - On the grandpa book you showed, did you make the front cover graphic in BB?
26:08 - What does reverse image search mean?
27:35 - Is there a niche search capability in BB which can exclude categories with Sponsored ads?
30:45 - Question where do I get images for colouring books?
32:40 - Do you use Chat GPT? If so, what capacity are you comfortable using it?
33:41 - If you have a book that has zero sales, can you edit it to change the cover, keeping the inside the same, to see if you get some sales?
34:14 - Would you recommend revisiting a title that is getting few or no sales vs just moving on with another project? Use Book Bolt to redo the cover, and the interior formatting and republish?
35:32 - I think I remember seeing a video that helps us convert the stock BB images to being able to use in a coloring book, but I cannot remember where I saw it. Was it in the FB Group?
37:00 - When I run a search term report, most of the customer search terms are different ASINs. What’s up with that?
39:20 - I am brand new. Where do you suggest I start to research what I want to create? Is there a checklist?
42:21 - How do test whether back-end keywords are driving sales.
42:56 - Does anyone else notice a vast difference in the colors used for covers you create vs. what Amazon delivers in print? I've found that my printed covers are duller vs. what's been uploaded.
44:41 - Not sure if there’s a quick answer-why was I on page 3 even with an ad?
46:51 - What is a way to get reviews other then using the QR code or by having a quality book. I know that there are services but that there is risk to using them, so I do not want to go that route.
48:44 - Is creative fabric a good source to get images for colouring book?
49:37 - When do I insert a QR code, if I am submitting a new book? Where does it go?
50:45 - The limiting factor with covers is making sure the title and subtitle match the cover info.
51:45 - Should we start from the beginning when watching all the calls? Ex. Week #1, Week #2, and so on?
53:07 - How to add a new pen name? KDP's info confused me. Do I simply create a new book and publish it using the new pen name and add to my bookshelf? How would I add the corresponding website?
54:19 - Does Book Bolt offer any information about Author Central?
55:28 - I am creating a coloring book; can 1 page be an image and the back of it be black to eliminate bleed thru?
56:45 - How do you find out if people have reviewed your books? Does amazon email you when reviewed?
57:17 - I am super excited about Book Bolt and love using you guys to create books. Can I create a book in Book Bolt, then migrate it to another publishing company?
58:29 - I gathered keywords from top 6 listings where I want to rank. Many of the keywords are single related words. How do I best use these single keywords? Create keyword phrases or just use it singly?
59:34 - How do I change my books on KDP from paperback to hardcover?

Live Call #79 - March 14, 2024

40:55 - Are tracking books / logbooks (example, a calorie counter logbook) considered low content books?
41:18 - What is a good BSR? I know it is Amazon’s selling rank (1 is the #1 seller), but what max BSR number or range do you look for to know that it is a good seller?
42:53 - In Book Bolt, can you change the number of pages for a cover in an existing design (in case KDP needs a slightly larger cover size, etc.)?
45:15 - What is the ASIN number all about?
47:30 - I recently joined Book Bolt. Is it possible to access the content of past emails?
49:16 - I'm surprised this book didn't get rejected by KDP. The interior page Neil showed was cutting off content, the title subtitle repeats words. The description is super short and basically repeats the title but idk if KDP factors that into anything?
52:20 - Were the pages in maze single sided?
52:19 - When creating word searches, it is possible to set the justification of the words? (seems to just default to left) Also, is it possible to set the default font size of the title?
53:23 - In book bolt, can you put mazes inside of an image? One of the pictures Neil just showed had the maze inside the body of an octopus, is that doable in BB?
54:00 - What is a long-tail keyword? Is there such a thing as a short-tail keyword?
54:50 - I make a bunch of different kinds of books (trackers, puzzle, etc.) under a single brand. Should I use different brands?
55:25 - Will KDP flag you for putting in questionable keywords. I have a kids maze book and in the 7 keyword boxes I put things like "journal", "challenging puzzle book", etc.
56:39 - How do I generate sales for fitness I changed my book 2 times and no sales?
57:10 - Can we use the Cloud to find info on our own book?
57:59 - When creating multiple word searches using an input file, do all the word searches need to have the same number of words? When I had different counts, I get the error, not enough words.
58:18 - How long does it take KDP to approve a book?
58:30 - Back to Word Search problems
59:39 - Are you able to remove certain letters out of word search puzzle? For instance - if I were making a palindrome puzzle using Radar, Race car and redder. and only using those 5 letters.
01:02:28 - Can BB save project with some error? I must correct same 2 pages; 5th time even when I've changed picture in this book what is wrong?

Live Call #78 - February 29, 2024

33:19 - Where do I go to see the Upwork training?
34:11 - Where do I go to see Amazon Ad Reports?
34:21 - I’m looking at a coloring book, there is only one like what I want to do. It has a 400+ selling That’s great right?
35:47 - Has anyone here using bolt made money?
36:12 - Is Amazon the only option I have to sell books I build though Book Bolt? I am concerned on many people who post that Amazon cancels their account for no reasons at all.
37:58 - When I click on “example” for the word search puzzle, nothing shows up. Where do I find the perimeters (example, how may words/clues min in a .csv file to create a puzzle)?
38:46 - At what time does a low content book go to a medium content.
39:34 - When you download a book to kdp, where do you find it on amazon?
40:00 - How to change the font size (of words at bottom to search for) in a word search puzzle after it is created in book bolt.
40:55 - How many pages do you recommend for a diary type logbook.
41:30 - Are we allowed to use QR codes to direct customers to a landing page in our books?
42:55 - What are walkthrough bubbles?
43:10 - After finishing a book before you load it to kdp, where is it stored?
44:18 - Do I have to upload to Amazon only, or can I have my book printed somewhere else?
45:08 - The reason they are not linked is because of the module.
45:21 - If I create a diary, how does it get a locking feature in kdp.
45:50 - Depending on which A+ content module you use, you may or may not be able to link it.
46:57 - What is a+ content?
47:22 - Regarding the keywords, are we to fill the back-end keywords boxes with as many words as possible or keep it to 7 and under per box to target as the main focus?
48:53 - I see people talk about short tail and long tail phrases instead of individual words. Is this something that is utilized or suggested as well?
50:19 - In what scenario is it helpful to use quotes around a long tail keyword to produce the search results on Amazon?
51:31 - Why do page 3 results change? I had a keyword that had about 600 results, so I went with it. After 2 days the results on page 3 were over 2,000. Should I change my main keyword?
54:00 - What is the best way to find out if a title of a book is trademarked? Do you have to do this for every country that it is listed in for sale?
54:54 - Do the Sub-title words have to be on the cover?
55:09 - Can you use video content in the A+ content or is it just photo and written content?
55:20 - I have my own children's book can I take pictures of the book and upload to kdp or Book Bolt?
55:30 - Question does your subtitle words have to be on the cover?
55:40 - So a link or QR code to a landing page to have people sign up for a give away content of the month would be ok or is it against policy for KDP as it would be seen as promotion.
56:46 - Why does most of the top selling low content books have a look inside? Did they pay for an ISBN barcode? Can you explain the no look inside for low content a little bit?
58:09 - Where can I find more information on how to add boxes around the titles on the front cover and to add details on the back cover?

Live Call #77 - February 15, 2024

35:31 - I want to do half of image for dot to dot with numbers. When I submit the whole image erases. Opacity erases or fades whole image.
38:01 - A+ putting books at the bottom, the marketing page says Web links or language attempting to redirect to other sites inside or outside of Amazon (including your other products) are prohibited.
38:57 - Do the keyword boxes have the same weight or are boxes 6& 7 less important
39:48 - Is there a way to have the puzzle numbers automatically generated when creating sudoku?
41:52 - I like designing covers more than interiors. How can I find a unique notebook niche? I know I can specialize in school subjects, but it seems all subjects already have thousands of searches.
46:55 - What do you mean put on the back end?
47:33 - Is there an option for gradient colors when creating covers?
47:47 - How do I see which keywords are tracking in an Amazon Standard Automatic Ad so I can build a manual ad campaign?
48:46 - Once a low content book is published can you edit the subtitle and key words?
49:20 - When I have made updates to my titles, it requires submitting to publish again.
50:04 - How do I delete an Ad Campaign in Amazon Ads?
50:29 - Please recover the part of training where search criteria must match title, subtitle, etc.
51:40 - I don't want dot to dot for the whole image, I want some of the image to remain.
52:19 - Does A+ content add as keywords (like back-end keywords boxes 1-7).
56:08 - Is there a way to add many blank pages at once in Book Bolt?
57:10 – When you create a project in Book Bolt, pick cover and interior, when you download the project, does it create 2 files?
58:20 - Critique was good. Re: the 7 backend keywords: you showed what was wrong, showed your procedure, but can you show the actual KWs you would put into each box? Would like to see an example!
01:00:03 - Amazon emailed me and told me to change my subtitle, as I had notebook, but the title had logbook. There are many titles and subtitles this way. Have you heard of this?
01:01:28 - How important are the categories we chose and any tips to make the most of them.

Live Call #76 - February 1, 2024

16:48 - Could you please demonstrate how to re-load an earlier book, using the import all pages (JSON) or load from file (JSON)?
18:40 - How do you put a barcode on if you are at the end of book?
20:17 - The number beside the search word, is that the number of searches for the month?
20:36 - How do you submit for book reviews?
20:54 - If running an ad for a low content book, which format is best? The custom text ad or the standard ad?
21:58 - Are these archived somewhere?
22:28 - I was checking out the sudoku tool and it appears that the template goes past the margins, I am wondering if it will cause issues when uploading to KDP. 2 per page, 18 font, 6X9.
22:50 - Do I need to buy a bar code if my book has a short story and then is an activity book?
23:40 - Do medium content books require an ISBN barcode on back?
25:55 - Is there a way to have Book Bolt remember me so I don’t have to log in every time?
26:14 - How much time do you budget for 1. Research 2. Layout design 3. Content Creation / Adapting 4. Cover design 5. Publishing?
29:55 - I hear conflicting advice about populating the 7 backend keywords. How should we create great keywords? Do we use phrases that people use to search for books?
31:35 - When publishing low content, would you suggest staying within a niche, e.g. activity books, notebooks or provide a variety of low content types?
32:57 - In regard to my sudoku comment the puzzle itself is outside the page but your template is showing within.
33:57 - After my book goes live with Amazon, is there a way to show the back cover of my book? I'm currently only seeing the front cover.
34:29 - Can you do a medium content niche research example next time? Maybe an activity book, coloring book, or puzzle book please.
35:34 - Does book bolt have an option to create an actual written book?
36:46 - Do you get a new ISBN if you switch from KDP to Google?
38:08 - If I design all my journal pages in Canva, can I upload it to Book Bolt?
38:45 - What is the best strategy for putting together a book that is part story (WORD) and part activity book (Book Bolt)?
40:24 - What if my designer used AI for images? Are there any invisible water marks in AI images that would create liabilities for the author?
42:29 - Google will generate ISBN just like it does in KDP, means the same book will have 2, Just asking.
42:54 - It has specific fonts and designs.
44:38 - Can Book Bolt do a “find the 6 items in the image” kind of puzzle?
47:18 - Is there a way to clip a specific item from a picture away from the background to have just that image?
48:14 - Is there a different strategy for keywords when you upload to KDP vs. Amazon Ads?
49:59 - When archiving our work, will it ease stress on BB to delete projects that we don't end up using?
50:18 - I’m a bit confused about keywords; I do research for niche ideas (appx. 1,000 search), do keywords want to be similar or a higher-ranking keyword?
51:33 - I search these calls and find them inspiring for lack of better terms. I have been slammed with a huge gig, but excited to get back to KDP.
51:45 - What's the best way to set up Book Bolt for publishing via Ingram Spark, the margins are different from KDP? Also, will you ever consider adding a template for Ingram Spark?
52:26 - How do I move a faded image to the background of my lined journal?
54:19 - Is it better create a bunch or a single book for the beginning?
57:29 - If the book does not come on first or second page of Amazon, is it a waste of time unless you pay for ad.

Live Call #75 - January 18, 2024

29:51 - Will Book Bolt allow a project to be downloaded as a word document, as well as pdf?
30:55 - How much profit do you look for in low content and middle content style books?
32:36 - Can a Word doc with the correct dimensions be uploaded to Book Bolt?
32:51 - Could you do a quick demo of creating an eBook and cover.
33:37 - On the Amazon page, how can you input content for the read sample button?
34:33 - Are the pdf templates editable?
35:20 - How do you enable the "Look Inside" feature on Amazon?
36:13 - I've sold a total of 12 books (three adult coloring books) so far since the beginning of December.
37:03 - I use a few different author names. do I have to set up an author page for each name I use?
37:50 - How soon can you upload A+ content?
38:37 - I noticed that a lot of these coloring pages have grey shading on them. Do people color in those shaded areas?
39:09 - I am new to KDP and BB and hoping to learn. I wish I could have someone looking over my shoulder to tell me what I am doing right/wrong.
39:52 - You provided some graphics, patterns, and Silhouettes, how can I mass import these into the studio, instead of importing individually?
40:22 - So cool to see the great A+ images. Gives me lots of ideas to create better ones.
41:10 - How do I get more pages to be displayed on Amazon? I uploaded a book on Amazon, and it only show the cover.
42:36 - On the backend, how many keywords do you put in each section. what's the min. and max number of keywords you'll use?
43:34 - Day of the dead is trademarked in class 16 so are we on dodgy ground using it in the listing?
44:49 - Can you Critique my books; I just got my 1st 3 published!
45:28 - I’m new to KDP & Book Bolt have uploaded 2 books to KDP but they are not showing the back cover at the moment, will this show later?
45:56 - I didn't like the matte print of my first coloring book. I want to make it Glossy instead. Is it relatively easy to change that going forward, or do I have to do an entirely new book?
46:27 - Can book bolt center objects like Canva?
47:20 - Can you get creative with the template pages if you don’t want to use the pre-made templates?
48:12 - Are there any new puzzle templates now or in the works?
48:34 - What constitutes an A+ Content Book?
49:07 - Is a colouring book classed as low content book?
49:30 - What is the actual definition of a low content book? Is it ALL lined pages or what if you have differing content but still have about 100 lined pages?
50:07 - I’m working on a coloring book. Do I need to put coloring pages on every other page and make the back of each page black?
50:49 - Can you import your own template made yourself or elsewhere?
51:24 - Can Book Bolt turn raster into vector? Is that in the works?
52:15 - How do I set up multiple author pages in Amazon?
52:25 - PDF After they are made, I think I am doing something wrong.
53:10 - I can't find a keyword related into Tess USPTO how I know if its safe to go into the niche? the Keyword is Wreck This Journal.
54:03 - If an image is not good quality will KDP pick this up and issue a warning?
54:32 - What's the best way to advertise?
56:48 - Going back to the keyword boxes when uploading, is the goal to type in words phrases as a shopper would type them in?
57:51 - I got an error about the cover must have .59" of wrap on all sides. Resize your cover so the image or background extends .59" beyond the edge of the printed area. I am a little lost on how to resolve.
59:39 - So, better not to run them now so we don't lose as much money and to prep for quarter 4 big sales?
01:00:36 - If you select black and white, can you have no color inside at all or can you dial down the opacity to make it lighter?
01:01:14 - Question is there any way of seeing if people have looked at your book on amazon, but not bought, and does amazon let you know if you have made any sales?

Live Call #74 - January 4, 2024

11:03 - When using Book bolt, designing a front cover and my images are saved as PDF how do I know the quality?
11:48 - Can I watch this offline? I would like to know more about how to improve SEO. Just 3 basic rules. 2/10 books work great. I have no clue why?
14:33 - How many niches do you suggest publishing in, within your first year, to maximize sales.
17:00 - Using the shark tooth example, which BB tool do you use to get keywords?
19:23 - I'm using my own name and a pen name to publish on KDP. Would you suggest to only use one name and author page and how many pen names is too much?
20:34 - Fossil Hunting by State books, if you're new and make books like that, the covers and interiors are essentially the same, are you in danger of Amazon canceling your account?
23:10 - Colouring pages and AI images, can you tell KDP acceptance about it? How to go about it and how to avoid rejections.
25:47 - A+ Content was broken for weeks, KDP chat no help. Inside A+, content looks fine/approved, but not right on Amazon page. Had to delete, re publish A+. Any news of recent problems with A+?
27:54 - On Amazon, can I categorize my books for different audiences by using different author names? I'm looking to market diverse genres to distinct groups without them being linked to each other.
28:48 - I've seen a LOT of buzz around non-fiction books on Amazon. Lots of them get created using AI. Is Book bolt going to be adding any AI features during 2024?
30:41 - Personally, I wouldn't use any AI images for KDP.
31:44 - I have done a few sponsored ads but have not got many sales. What am I doing wrong?
34:31 - I create books that are in line with my brand. My niches are small, but I have an audience and am starting to make sales.
35:11 - If I do the auto marketing campaign and find the keywords that bring my book up for everyone, would I change my description in the 7 spaces to these keywords?
36:05 - I have an idea for my first book. Is it okay to use AI? I was asked on the KDP in Amazon.
37:05 - Is using book bold for wordsearch, mazes or colouring books count as AI?
37:24 - Should I order my own book?
38:04 - Can you have multiple pen names under one KDP account or do you suggest making a new KDP account per pen name?
38:43 - When you publish using different pen names, do you still use one your own KDP account, or do you need to create an account per pen name?
39:01 - You can also put other countries review links not just US.
40:10 - Since AI is not smiled upon, other than hiring someone, how can I make my coloring characters?
40:27 - Is there a benefit to building up your product base, creating multiple books and publishing them all at once in a new shop, or is it better to publish books individually as you create them?
41:09 - Is there a video about publishing under other names?
41:31 - How does having multiple pen names effect the Author Page. Can I rename author pen name after it's been published?
42:44 - Can you help me locate your A+ content instruction video?
44:43 - Thanks for the advice, I did all what you said though, including reading the Ad article. Hoping for the best going forward.
46:16 - Can you create the same book again, but change the front cover?
47:10 - How I got some reviews: As research I joined Facebook groups related to niche. That helped find keywords via discussions. If the FB group allowed, I posted link to my book on Amazon, and got reviews.
48:13 - I am a publisher that focuses on non-fiction books that is about your expertise. Amazon will flag you if they suspect an AI content. In their updated T&C's they warn against using AI.
48:54 - Why do my KDP books keep getting blocked? I am not using any AI images, I have uploaded books with sudoku, word search, mazes etc. I have made the book covers myself! KDP has blocked them all. Do you know why?
50:37 - Do you recommend puzzle books, and specifically word searches? If so, how many puzzles per book would be optimal?
53:29 - I need to find Facebook groups that allow you to post links to my books.
54:46 - Most FB groups don't allow it, but you can always brag about or celebrate your uploaded books without sharing a link. I'm quite sure that someone will ask you for a link.
55:53 - Anyone use TikTok to advertise? Any suggestions for success?
56:04 - Can you say more about the back-end keywords. For example, repeat phrases (shark tooth journal, shark tooth journal for novices). I am don't think I am maximizing those fields.
58:00 - Have you tried YouTube videos to get sales for your books?
58:47 - Where is the article about Upwork?