• Choosing profitable KDP keywords, categories, and metadata that actually index and convert
• Formatting pitfalls for print and ebook (trim sizes, margins, bleed, EPUB validation)
• Building a pre-launch audience and securing ethical reviews without an existing readership
✓ Faster time-to-market and iterative improvements based on reader data
✓ Higher royalty rates and margin control compared to many traditional deals
✓ Full ownership of rights, pricing, formats, and creative direction