Resources · Publishing Academy
Writing a book is only the beginning. Learn everything from formatting and ISBNs to Amazon publishing and book marketing — taught by indie authors who've actually done it.
Curriculum
Amazon KDP Masterclass
45 min
Self-Publishing Fundamentals
30 min
ISBN & Copyright Guide
20 min
Book Formatting Essentials
35 min
Learning Paths
Each course is a self-contained playbook — short videos and checklists you can finish in a single sitting.
01
Learn how to publish your book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing — from account setup to your first live listing.
02
Understand the complete self-publishing process — the players, the costs, and the workflow that actually works.
03
Learn how to protect and identify your book professionally — without paying for things you don't need.
04
Prepare manuscripts that look professional in both print and digital — and pass platform validation on the first try.
05
Understand what makes a cover stop the scroll — and how to design one that fits your genre.
06
Plan and execute a launch that builds early reviews, sales momentum, and a runway for long-term sales.
The Publishing Roadmap
Every published author follows roughly the same path. Here's what it looks like — and where StoryMaster helps at each stage.
Step 01
Complete your manuscript — outline, drafts, and final edits.
Step 02
Improve quality, readability, and pacing.
Step 03
Create professional cover artwork for print and digital.
Step 04
Prepare files for digital and print distribution.
Step 05
Upload to Amazon KDP or other publishing platforms.
Step 06
Build audience, gather reviews, increase sales.
Publishing Platforms
Most indie authors start on Amazon, then go wide. We teach you both.
The world's largest self-publishing platform — and where most indie authors start.
Reach millions of Apple users across iPhone, iPad and Mac worldwide.
Sell directly through Google's ecosystem — Android, web, and Assistant.
Popular international platform — especially strong in Canada, UK and Europe.
Print and digital publishing options for US readers, with Nook distribution.
Author Marketing Academy
Six lessons on how to grow a readership and turn one book into a long-running, profitable author business.
Create a recognizable author identity readers remember and return to.
Build an email list and community that's there before you launch.
Promote your books across the channels that actually move readers.
Generate buzz and momentum in the days leading up to release.
Learn ethical, platform-safe ways to gather honest reviews.
Turn one book into a lasting business asset with evergreen marketing.
Publishing Checklist
Tick every box on this list before you upload your book to any platform. Skipping one is the most common reason first-time authors have to re-upload and lose launch momentum.
Before Publishing
10 itemsFAQ
If you're publishing only on Amazon KDP, you can use their free assigned identifier. If you want to distribute under your own publisher name across multiple stores (Apple, Kobo, Google), buy your own ISBN. Print books generally need one; ebooks often don't.
Yes. Self-publishing platforms like Amazon KDP, Apple Books, Kobo and Google Play let you publish directly with no gatekeeper. You keep creative control, set your own price, and earn higher royalties than most traditional deals offer.
You can publish for $0 in real costs — most platforms are free to upload to. Optional investments include a professional cover ($150–$800), an editor ($300–$2,000+), and ISBNs (~$125 each in the US, free in some countries).
Start with Amazon KDP for reach and ease. If you want broader distribution, use a platform like Draft2Digital or publish directly to Apple, Kobo, Google and B&N. Many authors go 'wide' after their first 6–12 months on KDP.
Through royalties on each sale. Amazon KDP pays 35% or 70% of list price for ebooks depending on price band, and roughly 60% of list price minus printing costs for paperbacks. Successful indie authors layer multiple books and platforms over time.
Coming Soon
On the way: tools that turn the entire publishing workflow into a few clicks inside StoryMaster.
Publish your finished book directly to KDP from StoryMaster.
Guided ISBN setup — know when you need one and how to register it.
AI-powered evaluation that scores your book before you submit.
AI-generated launch plans, ad copy, and post-launch strategy.
Ready to Publish?
StoryMaster AI helps you write, illustrate, format, and prepare books for publication — all from one platform.
Earn from day one
Publish to platforms paying 35–70% royalties. Keep your rights, keep your readers, keep your earnings.
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KDP royalty
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