DIY Publishing Walkthrough

A guided, hands-on session to publish your book correctly—once.

What this is

This is a 2-hour private Zoom session where I walk you step by step through uploading and publishing your book on:

• Amazon KDP
• IngramSpark
• Bowker (ISBN setup)

You’ll see exactly what goes where, how to make smart decisions, and how to avoid the common (and expensive) mistakes authors make when publishing on their own.

This is ideal if you want to learn how to do it yourself—correctly—so you never have to pay a vanity publisher or guess again.

Many authors consider third-party publishing services because they’re unsure how to navigate platforms like KDP and IngramSpark.

This session exists to give you the knowledge and confidence to publish your own work correctly—so you can make informed decisions and retain full control of your book.

Who this is for

This session is a great fit if:

• Your manuscript is finished or nearly finished
• You want to self-publish professionally
• You want to understand your options (pricing, distribution, returns)
• You plan to publish more than one book and want the skill—not just the upload

If your book is still in draft form, this will be more useful after you complete the manuscript.

What we’ll cover (live, together)

During the session, we’ll walk through:

• Setting up and using Bowker, KDP, and IngramSpark
• How to use one ISBN across multiple platforms (without sacrificing royalties)
• Pricing strategies for:
  • Amazon
  • Bookstores
  • Libraries
• Distribution options (what to choose—and what to avoid)
• Bookstore returns (when they make sense and when they don’t)
• Clean, professional metadata (what actually matters)
• How to troubleshoot common upload and approval issues

You’ll leave knowing exactly how to do this again on future books.

Pre-call requirements (important)

To make the most of our time, you’ll be asked to complete brief pre-call prep:

• Create or log into your:
  • Bowker account
  • Amazon KDP account
  • IngramSpark account
• Have your final files ready
• You’ll receive simple instructions after booking.

➡️ Optional add-on: Metadata & Category Optimization

If you’d like expert input layered onto the walkthrough, you can add:

Metadata & Category Optimization

• Amazon categories
• Keywords
• BISAC codes

This is optional and must be selected before the session so we can research your book and prepare the most relevant and competitive BISAC codes, Amazon categories, and competitive keywords for your book.

What this is not

• This is not a done-for-you publishing service
• This is not a course
• This is not open-ended consulting

This is a clear, finite, educational session designed to save you time, money, and frustration.

How booking works

• Purchase the session here
• You'll receive a short intake form via email
• You’ll get immediate email instructions to book your Zoom session

Ready to publish with confidence?

👉 Book your DIY Publishing Walkthrough

This session focuses on the technical and strategic setup of self-publishing platforms. It does not include cover design, interior formatting, or marketing services.