🚨 BIG UPDATE 🚨 Amazon just rolled out a new policy change for KDP… and this one is kind of wild 😳 Starting immediately, outsourcing is no longer allowed. That means: - You have to write your own manuscript - No AI tools - No ghostwriters Everything must be 100% written by YOU moving forward. Welp… looks like I’m finally going to have to sit down and start writing all my own books 😅 … .. .. … April Fools 😂 But real talk—this is exactly why learning how to build systems around your publishing (including outsourcing) is such a game-changer. It’s how you scale without burning yourself out.

This is one of the most common questions I get, the answer is… it depends on your topic. For most nonfiction books, a solid range is 20,000–50,000 words. That’s usually enough to clearly teach something, solve a problem, or guide your reader to a specific result. But here’s the key 👇Longer does NOT always mean better. I’ve seen shorter books perform really well because they are: - Focused - Easy to consume - Straight to the point If your book delivers a clear transformation or solves a specific problem, people will buy it...regardless of length. That said, there’s a business side to this too… 💡 More pages = higher printing costs Which means your royalties can get squeezed if you're not paying attention. 👉 If you want to run the numbers yourself, you can use Amazon’s calculator here: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/royalty-calculator PRO TIP: During formatting, you can strategically adjust things like: - Font size - Line spacing - Margins This can help reduce page count (and printing costs) while still keeping your book clean and professional. At the end of the day, don’t focus on hitting a specific word count—focus on delivering value. That’s what actually sells books 💰

We have another book feature from @Michael Wish his book The Fun and Easy Quantum Physics for Kids This book turns one of the most confusing subjects in science into something your child can actually understand and enjoy. Instead of oversimplifying or talking down to young readers, it explains real quantum physics ideas in a clear, engaging way that sparks curiosity. If your child is always asking “why,” this book is the perfect way to fuel that curiosity. With simple explanations, thought-provoking questions, and even interactive experiments, it helps kids think like real scientists—questioning, exploring, and making sense of the world around them. It’s not just a book they’ll read—it’s one that will change how they see everything. This book is on sale today for only $15.99 👉 GRAB IT ON AMAZON

I added a new about video to my Skool about page today. I am letting you all know because I want to get YOUR feedback on it since you're already here in this community. Let me know if you like it and if you think it will help other people come on over and start their publishing journey, or give me feedback if you think it's not a good fit. Thanks 💖