• Confusion around KDP setup (trim sizes, bleed, EPUB/PDF interiors, hardcover vs paperback)
• Low discoverability due to weak keywords, poor categories, and unoptimized metadata
• Unclear pricing and royalties (70% vs 35%, print costs, KDP Select/Kindle Unlimited decisions)
✓ Faster time-to-market with full creative control and rights ownership
✓ Higher margins per copy and diversified revenue (ebook, paperback, hardcover, audiobook)
✓ Direct lead generation via in-book CTAs and list-building, fueling consulting or product sales