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Live Call #127 - April 16, 2026

21:45 - The colored pages I import, should the color go past the dashed margins?
24:51 - How effective are Google ads for KDP books vs. Amazon ads?
27:15 - What exactly is A+ content versus other types of content?
29:35 - Regarding the Keyword Search Tool. Is there a way to download the information in the More Details button? It shows Sales Volume and Competition Score. I must click on every keyword to see it.
30:03 - If you have a moment can you show us how to use the custom 3d maze template?
33:45 - I'm making a journal and not worried about making money.
34:33 - When you do a product keyword search in Book Bolt, where do you see the page list to advance to page 3? [Good example of different of a few hundred results and actually thousand by going to page 3].
37:37 - Will you share the live recording?
37:55 - How can I find a recipe book template?
39:33 - How do I produce a kid’s story book at a competitive price? The interior must be full colour for something like that surely.
40:24 - Can I change the color of Pixabay images?
41:13 - Speaking of sizing covers, what is the best approach if you are creating something for both soft and hard cover printing?
43:56 - Can I recommend to the new people here to start creating the low content niches of the week book. I made one that sells multiple times a day with 0 add spend
46:51 - I am working on an AI Character for a children's workbook. AI Generator has not been able to understand the hairstyle. I've provided multiple prompts it still doesn’t understand. What next?
47:48 - Just checked one of my books and nearly fell off my chair. BSR 15,965 in Books category in Canadian Market.
48:02 - Is there a way to know how much KDP will charge me to print my full color journal?
50:08 - Could you please show how to do niche research for puzzle books (like word search or activity books) using Book Bolt?
51:05 - BSR was in the Canadian marketplace. [Comment related to statement above of user’s book has a BSR in 15k area].
52:48 - I been working hard on different books, what the status of storage of books in the Book Bolt studio?
53:13 - Does KDP allow links (inside the book) to complimentary multimedia content?
54:21 - You mentioned emoji in description earlier, now when you go to alter your description, or price, or whatever, when you press the 'Publish' button you are told to take them off before you can publish the changes. [Great news!]
54:41 - Is there one niche you have found better results with (planners, notebooks, logbooks, etc.)? I’m 1 year in with limited success. Just looking for a light at the end of the tunnel.
58:07 - I have had most success with logbooks
58:21 - Is it not easier to use the Amazon choice to create a hardcover? What’s the difference doing it in Book Bolt? [To be clear, KDP does not make the Hard Cover, they offer you the option to link your paperback to show you offer a Hard Cover, you must still make the Hard Cover yourself]
58:36 - Is there an easy way to see how many of each book has sold in total over time? [Login to KDP and click orders and pick lifetime]
59:15 - I did the calculator and it came up with $8.99 (no profit) for 100-page full color 6x9 journal, does that sound right?
01:00:30 - Do you think changes like the recently announced for Merch by Amazon will be introduced to KDP?
01:01:05 - Is it a waste of time to promote my book on Instagram or TikTok if I have zero followers and no experience?

Live Call #126 - March 26, 2026

33:13 - How do you get secure sales? I have no sales yet.
34:50 - If I'm selling my books on amazon KDP, can I use a brand name that ends with the word books and put it on the cover, and have it pass Amazon's KDP guidelines?
36:49 - Should we try to get reviews first before we list it for sale?
39:23 - I am publishing a coloring book that was generated from photos and sent through AI to turn them into illustrations. How do I answer kdp when asked if the book is AI generated?
40:11 - Children's books are often printed in a square because this format provides a unique balance between visual storytelling and practical handling for young children.
42:55 - I would include "learn to write" somewhere in the title or subtitle. as a parent. I would not just search on tracing for a workbook for a little one. learn to write, handwriting practice, learn to write letters, that is what I would search for.
43:40 - Would you say there is any merit or truth in the kdp approach of finding a niche, verifying a need or demand and then sticking to that niche and not hopping around to various niches?
46:20 - How can I tell what keywords a publisher uses, if I’m trying to compete with them?
47:30 - Did you at 1 time have documents or resources available for us to read or print? I feel like I saw something like that in one of the seminars, could be wrong though.
48:24 - Where can I see the options for books? Like spiral, or can you add stickers for kid’s books? Or does that get out of the low content process?
49:54 - What is the best way to create watermarks for the background of interior sheets.
51:28 - Do you have any lessons on taxes for people who sell kdp books? Should people who sell create a formal business?
51:52 - Does BB have QR code generation capabilities?
53:39 - On that sample book, is the opaque image on all pages or just title page?
54:26 - Canva has a QR maker as well. [There are thousands of QR makers, you don’t need to or must go to a specific site.
55:28 - Would you suggest using Amazon's ASIN or using your own ISBN from Bowker for low content books?

Live Call #125 - March 12, 2026

18:23 - What’s the exact name of the FB group?
19:08 - I've done this. Not building a new business. My books compliment my other businesses.
21:40 - What do you think is a good advertising budget to spend on a particular book, a notebook for example?
24:23 - I am looking for an ASIN using Book Scout. It returns with the message, not found, we couldn't find any data for this product. The same issue for other ASINs.
25:41 - I'm creating an activity book, and I want to break up the word search into sections of 4 with 25 puzzles per section. do I need to download 4 different CSV files? [The last step before submitting is picking the pages, just pick 25 pages, the next 25, the next 25 and the last 25 is all you need to do].
25:00 - I just came in, what was the last niche?
27:40 - If I use Book Bolt to create books, will my books be shared with other Book Bolt customers to use or copy?
29:11 - I haven't been here for 6 months; can you give me a quickie what's new please because I have probably missed out on a lot.
30:17 - What are some ways you would promote your books?
32:55 - Is there a password keeper page? If now, how would I modify an existing one? Thanks!
36:16 - I created a book with the margin (green lines) in Book Bolt. for 8.5 by 11. when I bought the author copies, the margins did not work. what did I do wrong?
38:00 - What do you think is the most underused resource on Book Bolt?
41:36 - When I used trial, I had images, but when I did BB paid version, I do not see the images now. What am I doing wrong? [Did you use the same email and password you did on the free trial and then when you signed up?]
42:34 - Do you have any plans to add a Word Fill-in puzzle template?
43:36 - Is there a way we could add a hyper link into a book in the studio?
45:22 - Can you search by niches if you have a specific niche/word in mind?
46:12 - Do you have an article like the Amazon Ads article, but on Meta ads?
47:30 - I have a client who likes a workbook we produced, and they asked if I could create the same book but add a "Compliments of Their Business Name" on the cover so they can buy them to hand out, is this possible?
48:28 - Do I set up interior and cover and then go to cover creator?
49:20 - What size do I select for a romance book?
51:03 - Is there already a resource, like a checklist or spreadsheet that outlines a step-by-step process-from idea to live?
52:35 - For guestbooks most are hardback 9 x 6. BB has 6 x 9. Tried custom, and I can create 9 x 6 but it does not include a cover template. Best way to create a cover properly sized for KDP?
53:45 - Holy cow, you have added a bunch of resources! I need to get moving!
54:15 - I really appreciate that the Book Bolt team added so many new templates to the product!
55:06 - I am not crushed if my book doesn’t sell. I am just happy you guys created an outlet for my creative energy.
55:24 - Where is template library?
55:35 - To use "Mask", "Pattern" and "Clone Objects" is not available in my paid version. Is this the PRO plan version?
56:09 - Can you review how to create and manipulate different layers for book covers? Can I cover up the bar code on the back cover? If I cover that barcode, is there a way to bring it forward?
57:08 - Thank you for doing the research for the niches. One I created sells at least once a day.
58:12 - Can we have this session once every two weeks? It is very good and a lot to learn
58:56 - I created a notebook I didn’t take the time to do all this stuff. It’s all Hope lost or is it still an opportunity for me to run ads or publicize it?
01:00:33 - I created a notebook with a beautiful black woman on it, but I haven’t done any of the other stuff. Is it too late or should I start again to publicize it on Amazon or social media?
01:00:48 - Got three projects waiting for me to adjust the proper size. it tells me the size what are the steps?

Live Call #124 - February 26, 2026

07:24 - It has been a while since I visited book bolt how do I get informed on all the new improvements?
19:46 - Where do I join the FB group?
20:20 - Will the tutorial videos Mark made in the Facebook group be available on the Book Bolt Studio also?
45:15 - When you do a search and page 3 says "over 1000 results" but is not specific, would you still give it a go?
46:51 - It is a cool niche. That new template is awesome. thank you, Mark, for creating that
47:06 - How do you determine how many pages for a Sudoku book with 50 puzzles?
48:37 - Are there basic tutorials to watch to learn more about bookbolt?
49:26 - I have done some Amazon Ads, however I am confused about Negative Words, would you explain them and why we should do them.
51:51 - How do I create an Author profile on Amazon is there a tutorial?
53:54 - Good tip, don't date your books, noted.
54:55 - Am I right in thinking that Amazon auto changes colour for color etc.? [If you spell a word like color and people search, Amazon considers different spellings of words around the world, you don’t need to include all different spellings of a word].
55:17 - How do I add my book to Book Bolt? Where he is searching for the books.
57:09 - Where can I find how to add A plus content?
58:03 - I’ve made the 2026 mistake with some puzzle books.
58:36 - I love the 3D mazes you added. Can I edit my book that is currently live, and add 3D mazes to it?
59:20 - I really like the look of those 3D mazes too.
01:00:14 - Is it better just copy others or be original and make your own style/ brand? For me covers looks stupid, I am used to Instagram aesthetic.
01:01:30 - If I cloned an object (text box etc.) on many pages and if I want to change its position or font on all pages at once, is there a fast way?
01:02:39 - My issue is when someone searches my name on Amazon to look for my books. When typing in the search it will auto correct and will not find me. I've emailed, called and it still not corrected.
01:03:07 - I created one of your low content recommendations a few weeks ago and the thing sells all the time. It took me about an hour to create it.
01:03:36 - Will AI story generator ever be able to do coloring books? Or am I missing a way to have the ability to have a recurring character in AI generated coloring book pages?
01:04:16 - Do you create just super easy notebooks just with lines and nothing extra? Does it sell good?
01:04:33 - I have products in the old studio and have not logged into KDP for years. Do I need to create a new account with KDP? Can I still use my previous account? [Do not ever create 2 accounts on KDP, they mention this in their terms. As for Book Bolt older projects, if longer than 4 years ago, in old designer then no sorry they will not be there. If in the studio they will be].

Live Call #123 - February 5, 2026

18:51 - Can you go over where you cover the scrapbook journal concept again?
20:33 - My interior says only page 1... not sure how to fix it.
21:46 - Will Book Bolt consider including book cover templates?
22:05 - Is there a point where if there is too little or no competition, it means that no one actually wants it?
23:37 - The question was more specifically about what the scrapbooks is about. Is it copying elements of scrapbooks like geometric patterns to cut out?
22:30 - If you wanted to create this, what template would you use?
26:23 - If I created a book in Book Bolt and initially chose No Bleed, can I change it to Bleed in KDP and not have to do the book over again?
45:48 - Would you recommend the lines go right to the edge or just to the green grid lines?
46:53 - Would we need to understand all this? or we could just learn by research on Amazon?
48:26 - I'm really enjoying being able to see the entire process from start to finish. Could we do more of these videos in the future where we see the entire process?
49:42 - How do you tell if it’s selling? Is there an app/plugin?
50:51 - If a book was published years ago does it retain its BSR according to historical sales
51:54 - I published an eBook and want to import the text into a Book Bolt to make a paperback. Can I import a PDF? or how do I get the JSON files from the EPUB?

Live Call #122 - January 22, 2026

14:55 - Using Book Bolt AI and other AI for Covers, leather and other realistic looking covers, be sure to warn people they are not Leather, or Spiral, etc. You will get back reviews if people think a book is something it is not.
24:58 - For a word search book, do all puzzle pages in the csv file have to be separated by a space or no spaces needed?
25:37 - None of my books ASIN number appears in the book scout search bar.
26:18 - How do I fix this issue? Can you demonstrate? Resize the background or image on your cover so that it extends 0.125” (3.2 mm) beyond the trim line.
28:31 - is there a way that I can turn my source page at the end of my book’s upside down so it’s a little harder to get to the answers?
30:38 - How to I UN-DO "edit Content" on a page?
31:25 - This is my first Live Call, should I watch all the videos from the beginning?
34:25 - In Book Bolt Studio, any possible update in the future to automatically add images to the interior? instead of adding 1 image at a time to the project you are working on, 1 click.
36:36 - Can I use the images created in image generator freely, with no issues with copyright and licenses?
37:41 - My Book Bolt looks different; do I have an old version?
38:14 - When creating a simulated leather cover, is it important to state in your description that it is simulated? I recently created a simulated Spiral Cover, and Amazon would not publish.
41:08 - I haven't been able to get the colour infill with the pipette to work. I've managed to copy the colour, but it isn't filling the cover for me.
42:09 - How to interpret the keyword search - example when I search for "B5 Dot Grid Journal" different results show up as b5 dot grid journal, dot grid journal b5, dot grid b5 journal, etc.
43:17 - I am able to create multiple projects with the same name. Is this allowed on purpose for Book Bolt?
47:25 - would you recommend submitting the same book with different covers to KDP?
47:47 - Pls tell the best way to create a new table or logbook grid as a template that does not look like any of the standard ones available.
48:30 - I wanted to ask created a book with AI story generated. Have you ever used the other tabs in there? I created a children's book it was to be 30 pages long, but story was to be one on page and Pic on the opposite page.
49:36 - If you Unpublish a book on KDP, how long does it take for it to not show up as available?
50:09 - I got a 1-star review after selling about 100 planners because the cover looked too much like leather. I have only sold 5 more since then over 2 years.
51:49 - Mine has been unpublished for a couple months now but it still shows up and says " Only 1 left in stock, order soon.
52:16 - What are backend keywords in kdp?
52:49 - I like the "Grid Lines" feature in the studio. Is there a way to create a table using the grid lines? Basically, convert the grid lines to actual lines. That would be super!
53:17 - Another nice option will be to replicate a project from the list and not only when I am within a project.
53:53 - Philately is the study and collection of postage stamps, stamped envelopes (covers), postmarks, and other related postal history items, combining a hobby with historical and technical research.
54:55 - What’s your go/no-go rule for a KDP niche using BSR, relevance, and reviews—and how do you spot ‘winner-takes-all’ niches? Once you pick a niche, what few things (besides the cover) most improve sales.
57:10 - I have several books and even if i search by titles they do not come up
58:24 - Please show me how. I maybe having issues understanding what they want: Can you demonstrate how? Resize the background or image on your cover so that it extends 0.125. Tutorials aren’t helping
59:24 - It did not come up with 60 pages only showed 30 pages. [If you enter 30 pages in page count and PICK TEXT on other page, then your project needs 60 pages, 30 for the images, 30 for the text. If you want 30 pages total with text on other pages, then enter 15 pages if text on other pages]
01:00:29 - I thought if you were making major updates to a current book, you need to publish a new book. That's why I've unpublished a couple of them.
01:01:02 - I have several books would it be a good idea to recreate the cover and call it a new book?

Live Call #121 - January 8, 2026

36:00 - Where is that section on Amazon to search?
36:20 - Do we have to publish with Amazon?
36:53 - Will there be a replay of this?
37:55 - I made a mistake in the description of my book. Is there a way of modifying this?
38:06 - How do I get cloud and sellers on the menu?
39:13 - Also if brand new to this, click create your first book at the top right of the studio.
39:53 - I love that I can use my own art as background for the covers and pages.
40:01 - A graphic that dragged past a margin in the Book bolt template didn't obviously pass the kdp upload I had to modify it. Does Book Bolt does not flag that? Or is it just a preview for me to review.
42:15 - If I am building a large book is there a way to arrange a whole bunch of pages on a screen and move the order around easily not just the move up and down by a single page?
43:01 - Something you should always do, do your research before making your book.
44:53 - Is it okay to do a contract legally?
45:32 - More Math Comments.
46:32 - You can go to state curriculum sites and find what grade level has what content/learning.
47:35 - Is the page adaptable i.e. can graphics be added?
48:56 - Can you easily have the solution page number at the bottom and have all the solutions at the end book?
49:53 - Just know that even for teachers, the state sites often are not super user friendly. Don't get into the weeds! Find one state site that is easy to find the info and use it.
50:15 - Are there options for 5th grade or 6th grade math. Are you planning to come with more advanced math workbooks that include area, fractions, decimals, geometry etc.?
51:39 - I totally understand it will take time but thank you for considering. I do plan to use these math options. Thanks for introducing this new functionality.
51:44 - I need to find someone to quality control it for me.
51:54 - I want to thank you for helping us have a Merry Christmas. I created a customized word search book for my family and they loved it! I saved it as a PDF, got some cheap binding spiral spines from Amazon and printed them at home.
52:11 - There has been a great interest in "flipbooks" which are eBooks translated into a normal 2-page layout spread which can be thumbed through interactively. Does Book Bolt provide this?
52:51 - I plan a book then creative ideas sometimes come to me halfway through developing.
54:07 - I'm creating my second word search book. What would you say is an average amount of puzzles in my book? 60?
54:56 - Paperback Daily Planner is perfect but when I want to create a Hardcover my cover is out of alignment and I don't know how to correct it.
56:23 - So there is a Math Workbook Template now?
56:37 - What is this book competition? [See Facebook group for details].
57:41 - Can you add a 2027 calendar please? [I know what you mean, year at a glance, I will work on this soon]
58:11 - Is there a way to turn a page upside down? Like the answer key next to the problem.