How to Write and Publish Your Book Using A.I.
VOLUME 3 — Publishing, Marketing, Reviews and Monetizing
Volume 3 is where the money is made. Publishing your book on Amazon is just the beginning. Getting reviews, marketing with AI, building a business around your book — this is the phase most authors skip entirely. William did not skip it, and hit #721 in his category.
5 Detailed Phases:
📚 Publishing on Amazon KDP — Complete Walkthrough
Step-by-step Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing setup. Account creation. Manuscript upload. Cover upload. Book description that sells (AI-generated). Category and keyword selection for maximum discoverability. Pricing strategy for Kindle, Paperback and Hardcover. Going live. What to expect on Day 1.
🌎 Going Wide — Beyond Amazon
Publishing on Audible via ACX. Barnes and Noble Press. Kobo. Apple Books. Google Play Books. Draft2Digital for wide distribution in one step. International markets. When to go exclusive with Amazon (KDP Select) and when not to.
⭐ Getting Your First Amazon Reviews
Why reviews make or break your book. Legal ways to get early reviews. ARC (Advance Review Copy) strategy. NetGalley for new authors. Email outreach templates. How to ask your network without being pushy. Review velocity strategies. What to do when you get a bad review.
📈 Marketing Your Book With AI
AI-generated social media content for book promotion. Amazon Ads basics for authors. BookTok strategy. LinkedIn author positioning. Email list building around your book. Press release templates. Podcast booking to promote your book. How William marketed his book using social media campaigns.
💰 Monetizing — Building a Business Around Your Book
Royalty structures explained. Kindle vs Paperback vs Hardcover vs Audible income. KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited) explained. Using your book as a business credibility tool. Courses, coaching and speaking from your book. How William built Wealth Horizons Academy from his Amazon book. Income projections for realistic first-year earnings.
💰 Realistic First-Year Income Projection
| Format | Avg Royalty | Est. Monthly Sales | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle | $2.09 ($2.99) | 30 sales | $63 |
| Paperback | $3.50 ($9.99) | 15 sales | $53 |
| Audible | $1.50–$3.00 | 20 sales | $40 |
| Total Passive | $156+/month |
Projections are estimates only. Results vary based on marketing effort and niche.
This is a self-study PDF guide. No coaching or support is included. Built by William C. DeShon — Licensed Ohio Realtor #SAL0000356801, Amazon Published Author ranked #721 in Real Estate Sales & Selling.
