How to Write, Publish, and Sell Books Using AI - Business Guide & Entrepreneurship Hub

The Ultimate “Learn & Earn” Book Series: Your Blueprint to Digital Publishing

Learn & Earn Step-by-Step Series

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Do you want to build a sustainable online income but feel overwhelmed by where to start?

The digital economy offers endless opportunities, yet many beginners struggle to find a business model that is low-cost, scalable, and manageable. The solution isn’t chasing trends—it is building assets. One of the most powerful digital assets you can own today is a book.

In the past, writing and publishing a book took months of agonizing work and significant financial investment. Today, Artificial Intelligence has democratized the process. The “Learn & Earn” Series is your comprehensive roadmap to bypassing the traditional barriers of publishing. We combine cutting-edge AI technology with proven digital marketing strategies to help you turn your ideas into a passive income stream.

Whether you are a student looking for side income, a freelancer wanting to showcase expertise, or an aspiring entrepreneur, this series requires no prior experience. All you need is the drive to learn.

Comprehensive Course Curriculum

Part 1: Mastering AI-Assisted Writing

Write, Publish & Sell Books Using AI | Learn & Earn Series – Mahnoor LLC

Transform a vague idea into a finished manuscript in record time.

Writing a book is no longer about staring at a blank page; it is about becoming a creative director for AI. In this module, we move beyond basic prompts to teach you the art of AI collaboration.

Niche Discovery: How to use data to find “hungry markets” and profitable book topics with low competition.
Structural Engineering: Using AI to generate logical, flow-driven chapter outlines that keep readers engaged.
The Hybrid Writing Process: Step-by-step methods to generate content, inject your unique voice, and add real-world examples so your book sounds human, not robotic.
Quality Assurance: Techniques for fact-checking and refining AI output to ensure high value and credibility.

Part 2: Professional Editing, Formatting & Design

Turn raw text into a polished, market-ready product.

Readers judge books by their covers—and their internal formatting. A poorly designed book destroys trust immediately. This section covers the technical skills needed to look like a major publishing house.

The Editorial Polish: How to correct grammar, improve flow, and enhance readability using advanced tools.
Interior Design: Formatting your manuscript for a flawless reading experience on Kindle, tablets, and print (paperback/hardcover).
Cover Design Psychology: How to design (or outsource) high-converting book covers that stand out in crowded search results.
Copywriting Mastery: Writing magnetic book descriptions and “blurbs” that hook potential buyers instantly.

Part 3: Global Publishing (Google Play & Amazon KDP)

Get your book in front of millions of readers worldwide.

Don’t just write—distribute. We guide you through the two largest book platforms in the world.

Platform Mastery: A click-by-click guide to setting up accounts on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and Google Play Books.
Strategic Pricing: Understanding royalty structures (35% vs. 70%) and how to price your book to maximize profit without deterring sales.
Metadata & SEO: How to use keywords and categories to ensure your book appears when customers search for your topic.
Print on Demand: How to sell physical paperbacks without ever buying inventory or shipping a single package.

Part 4: Direct-to-Consumer Sales Strategy

Maximize your margins by owning your platform.

Relying solely on third-party platforms creates risk. This advanced module teaches you how to build your own digital real estate.

Website Infrastructure: How to build a fast, secure WordPress site tailored for authors.
eCommerce Integration: Setting up WooCommerce to sell digital downloads directly, allowing you to keep 100% of the profits.
Trust & Automation: Implementing secure payment gateways, privacy policies, and automated email delivery systems so you earn money while you sleep.
Traffic Generation: Introduction to email marketing funnels and social media promotion to drive traffic to your store.

Part 5: Scaling to Passive Income & Brand Building

Stop trading time for money—start building a legacy.

One book is a product; a series is a business. This final phase focuses on long-term strategy and analytics.

The Series Strategy: How to plan linked books that encourage “read-through,” where buying one book leads to buying three more.
Bundling & Cross-Selling: Creating box sets and special offers to increase your average order value.
Data-Driven Decisions: How to read sales analytics to understand what is working and where to improve.
Asset Management: Treating your books as long-term digital real estate that pays dividends for years.

Why Choose Mahnoor LLC?

At Mahnoor LLC, we believe that knowledge should be accessible and profitable. We do not deal in abstract theory; we focus on actionable intelligence.

Simplified Learning: We break down complex technical jargon into simple, bite-sized steps.
Implementation Focused: Every chapter ends with a task, ensuring you are building your business as you learn.
Future-Proof Skills: You aren’t just learning to write a book; you are learning AI prompting, digital marketing, and eCommerce management.

Your Journey Starts Now

The barrier to entry has never been lower, but the cost of inaction is high. Every day you wait is a day you aren’t building your portfolio.

Your First Step:

Begin with Part 1: How to Write a Book Using AI. Follow the process chronologically to build a solid foundation.

Remember: Learning is free, but earning requires action.

Start your first book today and turn your knowledge into income!

Here is Part 1 only, rewritten in more detailed, expert but simple style, ready to paste as one blog article.

Part 1: How to Write a Book Using AI (Beginner to Advanced)

Writing a book used to feel impossible for many people. Now, with AI, anyone can turn knowledge or experience into a clear, helpful book—if it is done the right way. This part will show you a complete, beginner‑friendly system to plan, write, and improve a non‑fiction book using AI while keeping your own voice and ideas at the center.

AI is not here to replace you. It is here to help you think faster, organize better, and write more clearly. When you combine AI with your own experience, you can create books that are both efficient to produce and truly valuable for readers.

Step 1: Choose a profitable, problem‑solving idea

A book earns money when it solves a problem, answers a question, or helps the reader reach a clear goal. “Interesting” is not enough; people buy non‑fiction because they want a result.

Good beginner niches include:

Business & Entrepreneurship (starting small businesses, side hustles, local services).
Digital Marketing (social media basics, simple SEO, content strategy for beginners).
Self‑Improvement (habits, productivity, confidence, emotional control).
Freelancing & Online Income (Upwork, Fiverr, remote work, service skills).
Education & Skill Learning (language basics, software tools, exam strategy.
Health & Lifestyle (sleep, routines, digital balance—without giving medical advice).

To choose a strong topic:

Think of problems you have already solved for yourself or others.
Check marketplaces (Amazon, Google Play) to see what beginners are searching for.
Ask: “What simple result can my book help a beginner get in 7–30 days?”

Keep this rule in mind: write what people want to learn, not only what you feel like saying.

Step 2: Decide the best book type for beginners

You do not need to start with a huge, 300‑page book. In fact, shorter, focused books are easier to finish and easier for readers to complete. Many self‑publishers now build income from small, practical guides instead of long textbooks.

Beginner‑friendly book types:

Short guides (around 40–80 pages) that answer one clear problem.
How‑to manuals (step‑by‑step processes with screenshots or examples).
Checklists plus explanation (what to do, why it matters, and how to do it).
Step‑by‑step learning books (each chapter is one lesson or step).

Example titles:

“How to Start an Online Business with $100: A 30‑Day Beginner Plan”
“AI Tools for Small Business Owners: Simple Systems to Save Time and Grow Sales”

Think of your first book as a clear, focused tool—not a life’s work.

Step 3: Create a strong outline using AI

A clear outline is the backbone of your book. It keeps your writing focused, avoids repetition, and makes sure the reader moves step by step from confusion to clarity.

AI is very good at helping you:

Turn a rough idea into a chapter list.
Arrange chapters in a logical order.
Break big topics into small, easy lessons.

Sample prompt:

“Create a detailed outline for a beginner-friendly non‑fiction book about how to start freelancing online. Use simple English, step‑by‑step chapters, and focus on practical actions for complete beginners.”

Your outline should include:

A short Introduction (who this book is for, what result it gives).
8–12 chapters with clear, action‑based headings.
Bullet points under each chapter with the main ideas and steps.
A simple conclusion or next‑steps section.

After AI gives you an outline, edit it manually:

Remove topics that feel too advanced for beginners.
Combine chapters that are too similar.
Add any stories or examples you know will be powerful.

Step 4: Write each chapter with AI (the smart way)

Asking AI to “write the whole book for me” usually creates generic, robotic text that readers do not trust. Authors who succeed with AI treat it like a writing assistant, not like a ghostwriter.

Better method:

Work one chapter at a time.
Paste the outline for that chapter into your prompt.
Ask for a draft in a specific tone (friendly, simple, beginner‑focused).
Then revise and add your own thoughts.

Sample chapter prompt:

“Using this outline, write Chapter 1 in a friendly, simple tone for complete beginners. Explain each point with clear examples. Avoid robotic language and keep paragraphs short.”

Guidelines while generating:

Stop and regenerate any parts that feel too general or unclear.
Ask AI to add examples related to your audience (students, freelancers, small business owners).
Keep asking for clarification: “Explain this in even simpler words.”

You remain the director; AI is the assistant.

Step 5: Add your own experience and unique value

AI can generate words, but only you can provide real stories, local experience, and honest lessons. Books that sell consistently usually feel human, not automated.

Ways to add your value:

Insert short personal stories: a success, a failure, or a mistake you learned from.
Share “what I wish I knew earlier” lessons for beginners.
Add small case studies or examples from people you have helped (without exposing private details).
Include simple checklists or “do this, avoid this” lists based on real practice.

Ethical AI tip:

Do not publish untouched AI text as if it were fully your own; always edit and add your voice.
Make sure you are not copying from other books or websites; keep content original and fact‑checked.

This is how you build trust with readers and protect your reputation as an author.

Step 6: Edit and improve with AI as an assistant

Once a chapter draft is complete, you move into editing. Editing is where your book becomes clear, smooth, and easy to read. AI can help here, but you stay in control.

Use AI to:

Fix grammar and punctuation.
Simplify complicated sentences.
Improve flow between paragraphs and sections.

Editing prompt example:

“Edit this chapter for grammar, clarity, and beginner understanding. Keep the tone friendly and simple. Do not change the meaning or remove important points.”

Then:

Read the edited chapter yourself, out loud if possible.
Adjust any sentence that still sounds robotic or too formal.
Check facts and numbers; AI can sometimes be wrong.

Think of AI as a smart proofreader—not the final judge.

Step 7: Decide book length and structure

For a first non‑fiction book, “complete” does not mean “long.” A short, focused book that truly helps the reader is better than a long book full of repetition.

A good beginner structure:

8–12 chapters.
Total length around 3,000–10,000 words (depending on topic and platform).
Each chapter focused on one main idea or step.
Clear headings and subheadings for easy navigation.
Short paragraphs and bullet points so it is easy to read on mobile.

Ask yourself:

“If a beginner reads just one chapter today, can they take one small action?”
“Is any part repeating the same idea in different words?” If yes, simplify.

Clarity and usefulness are more important than word count.

Step 8: Prepare your manuscript for publishing

Before you move to formatting and uploading, make sure your book is ready as a clean, final manuscript. This will save time later on Google Play Books, Amazon KDP, and your own website.

Your file should include:

A clear, benefit‑focused title and subtitle (example: “Learn & Earn with AI: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing and Selling Digital Books”).
A short introduction explaining who the book is for and what outcome they will get.
A table of contents that matches your chapter headings.
Edited chapters with consistent fonts, headings, and spacing.
A simple conclusion that invites the reader to take action or read the next book/part.

Save your manuscript in a common format such as DOCX or Google Docs, because both Google Play Books and Amazon KDP accept uploads from these and convert them to eBook formats.

In Part 2, you will learn how to take this manuscript and turn it into a professional digital book with proper formatting, a strong cover, and a sales‑focused description—so that your work not only reads well but also looks trustworthy and ready for real customers.

Part 2 How to Edit, Format, and Design Your Book for Selling

Many beginners stop after writing the draft. They think, “Content is enough.” In reality, readers judge your book by how it reads, how it looks, and how easy it is to follow. A great idea with poor editing and weak design usually leads to low sales and bad reviews. Editing, formatting, and design are what turn a simple document into a professional digital book people trust and buy.

Even if AI helped you write the book, you must still shape it like an editor and a publisher. This part will show you how to polish your words, structure your pages, and create a clean, attractive cover—using simple tools and beginner‑friendly steps.

Step 1: Edit your book to make it clear and human

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Editing is not only about fixing grammar; it is about making sure every page is understandable, smooth, and human in tone. A beginner should feel guided, not confused or overwhelmed.

What to check when editing:

Grammar and spelling mistakes that make you look unprofessional.
Sentence clarity so readers do not have to re-read lines to understand.
Paragraph length; long blocks of text are hard to read on phones.
Flow between sections so ideas move in a logical, natural order.

How AI can help you as an editor:

Paste one chapter at a time into your AI tool.
Ask it to correct grammar and smooth the language without changing your meaning.
Ask it to make sentences shorter and simpler for beginners where needed.

Example editing prompt:

“Edit this chapter for grammar, clarity, and beginner understanding. Keep the tone simple, friendly, and human. Do not remove important information or change the meaning.”

After AI suggests changes, always read the chapter yourself:

Remove any sentences that still feel robotic or repetitive.
Check facts, numbers, and names manually; never depend only on AI for accuracy.
Make sure your own voice—your way of speaking and teaching—is still present.

Step 2: Simplify your content for beginners

Your reader is not an expert. They may feel nervous, confused, or unsure where to start. Your job is to make things simple without making the reader feel “stupid.” Clarity is a sign of expertise.

Practical simplification rules:

Use short sentences where possible.
Keep one main idea per paragraph.
Avoid heavy jargon and technical words unless you explain them.
Use everyday examples to explain complex ideas.

Example:

Complicated: “Monetization strategies can be diversified across various digital channels.”
Simple: “You can earn money in different ways, using more than one online channel.”

You can also ask AI:

“Rewrite this paragraph in simpler English for beginners. Keep the original meaning, but use short sentences and everyday language.”

Step 3: Format your manuscript for easy reading

Formatting is how your text looks on the page. Good formatting makes your book easy to read on phones, tablets, and computers. Poor formatting makes even great content feel cheap or tiring.

Use a word processor like Google Docs or Microsoft Word and aim for:

Font: simple and clean (such as Times New Roman or Arial).
Font size: usually 11 or 12 for main text.
Line spacing: around 1.15–1.5 for comfortable reading.
Use built‑in heading styles (Heading 1 for titles, Heading 2 for chapter headings, Heading 3 for subheadings).
Left alignment for body text instead of justified in most eBooks, to avoid strange spacing.

Keep formatting consistent:

Do not change font type and size from chapter to chapter.
Use the same style for all chapter titles.
Avoid too many colors, fonts, and decorations that distract from the content.

These choices make it easier for platforms like Google Play Books and Amazon KDP to convert your file into standard eBook formats.

Step 4: Create a clear table of contents

A table of contents is not just a list—it shows readers what they will learn and in what order. It also helps them jump back to sections they want to review later. A clean, logical table of contents builds trust immediately.

Basic structure:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Main Beginner Concept
Chapter 2: Tools and Preparation
Chapter 3: Step‑by‑Step Process
Chapter 4: Common Mistakes
Conclusion or Next Steps

In your document:

Make sure each chapter title in the text matches the table of contents exactly.
Use heading styles so that many tools can auto‑generate a linked table of contents for eBooks.

Readers should be able to scan your table of contents and immediately understand the journey your book offers.

Step 5: Design a professional book cover

Online, people really do judge a book by its cover. Your cover is often the first and only chance to attract attention among hundreds of similar books. A clear, simple, professional cover can dramatically improve clicks and sales.

Your cover should communicate:

The main topic (for example: “Write and Sell Books with AI”).
The main benefit (“For complete beginners,” “Step‑by‑step guide,” “Earn from your books”).
Your title and subtitle in large, readable text.
Your name or brand (for example: “Mahnoor LLC | Business Guide & Entrepreneurship Hub”).

Beginner‑friendly tools:

Canva or similar design tools with book cover templates.
These tools provide layouts where fonts, spacing, and image placement are already balanced.

Design tips:

Use bold, simple fonts for title and subtitle.
Avoid too many different colors; choose 2–3 main colors.
Make sure the text is easy to read even as a small thumbnail.
Use images or icons that match your topic (books, laptops, AI icons, business symbols), but do not overload the cover.

Even as a beginner, a clean and minimal cover almost always looks more professional than a busy, complicated design.

Step 6: Understand basic cover size and quality

Every platform (Google Play Books, Amazon KDP, your website) has its own technical recommendations, but you do not need to become a designer to handle this. You just need to follow basic rules.

Key basics:

Use a portrait layout (taller than it is wide).
Export your cover as a high‑resolution image (commonly JPEG or PNG).
Avoid very small images or low‑quality graphics that look blurry when enlarged.

When you upload your book, each platform will show the recommended pixel dimensions and file size. You can usually adjust these easily inside tools like Canva before exporting.

Step 7: Write a book description that sells, not just explains

Your description is your sales message on Google Play Books, Amazon, and your own website. Many authors simply repeat the table of contents, but buyers want to know: “What problem does this solve for me, and why should I trust this book?”

A strong description usually follows this flow:

The problem: What the reader is struggling with
The solution: How your book helps them
What they will learn: Main topics or outcomes
Who this is for: Beginners, students, freelancers, small business owners, etc.

Example structure:

Open with 2–3 lines speaking directly to the reader’s pain or goal.
Add a short paragraph about how your book guides them step by step.
Use bullet points to show key things they will learn.
End with a simple, encouraging line about taking action.

This makes your description feel clear, honest, and focused on the reader, not on you.

Step 8: Final checklist before publishing

Before you upload your book anywhere, pause and run through a final checklist. This will reduce rejections, save time, and give your book a professional finish.

Confirm that:

There are no obvious spelling or grammar errors in any chapter.
Formatting is consistent: same fonts, heading styles, and line spacing across the whole book.
Your table of contents matches the chapter titles and order.
Your cover looks clear and readable in both large and small sizes.
Your description is focused on benefits and outcomes, not just a summary.
Your author or publisher name (such as Mahnoor LLC) is correct and consistent.

Save your final manuscript as a clean file (such as DOCX or PDF), and store your cover image separately. These two files will be used in the next steps when you upload to Google Play Books and Amazon KDP.

A polished book builds trust. Trust leads to reviews, recommendations, and repeat sales. In the next part, you will see how to take this edited, formatted, and designed book and publish it step by step on Google Play Books using a Partner account, so you can start earning from your work worldwide.

Here is Part 3 only, rewritten in detailed, beginner‑friendly style with the same voice as previous parts.

Part 3: How to Create a Google Play Books Partner Account & Publish Your Book (Step‑by‑Step)

Google Play Books is one of the best starting platforms for new authors. It is free to join, reaches readers in many countries, and connects directly with the Android ecosystem. Once your book is live, people can buy and read it from their phones, tablets, and computers through the Google Play Books app.

In this part, you will learn how to go from “I just have a finished file” to “My book is live and selling on Google Play Books.” You will see how to create your Partner account, add payment details, upload your book, set a price, and finally click publish.

Why Google Play Books is a smart first platform

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For beginners, Google Play Books has several advantages:

Free to create an account and upload books.
Access to millions of Android users through the Play Store and Books app.
You control your book’s price and can change it anytime.
Royalties are paid directly to your bank once you reach the minimum payout.

Short, practical guides—like the ones you are creating in this series—tend to perform well because they solve clear problems quickly.

Before you open the Partner Center, gather a few basics so the process is smooth:

You should have:

A Google account (Gmail).
Your final book file (DOCX, PDF, or EPUB).
Your book cover image (JPEG or PNG, vertical format).
Your author or publisher name (for example: “Mahnoor LLC”).
Bank account details for receiving payments.
Basic tax information (for individuals, personal tax details).

You do not need a registered company to start; individuals can open a Partner account and receive royalties.

Step 2: Create your Google Play Books Partner account

Your Partner account is your dashboard for uploading books, setting prices, and tracking sales.

To create it:

Open the Google Play Books Partner Center page.
Sign in with your Google account (or create one if you do not have it).
Accept the terms and conditions.
Fill in your account details, including your name, country, and contact email.

This account becomes your control center for all current and future books.

Step 3: Set up your payment profile and tax information

You cannot receive money until your payment and tax information are added. It is better to complete this early, before uploading books.

Inside the Partner Center:

Go to the “Payment Center” or payment settings area.
Create a payment profile with the correct country and currency.
Add your bank account details (account name, number, and any required codes).
Verify the bank account if Google requires a small test deposit.
Submit tax information by following the tax form steps on the screen.

If you sell in US dollars, correct tax information is important; otherwise, Google may hold or heavily withhold your earnings until your details are updated.

Step 4: Add a new book to your catalog

Once your account and payment profile are ready, you can add your first book.

To start:

From your Partner dashboard, go to your Book Catalog or main content area.
Click the button to “Add book” or “Add your first book.”
Choose the option to sell your book on Google Play, not only to show a preview on Google Books.
If you have an ISBN, you can enter it; if not, let Google assign a free identifier to your book.

This creates a new book entry where you will upload your files and fill in all details.

Step 5: Upload your manuscript and cover

Now you connect your prepared files to the book entry.

You will usually see separate upload areas for:

Content file: Upload your main manuscript (PDF or EPUB is commonly recommended).
Cover file: Upload your front cover image (JPEG or PNG, high quality).

Tips:

Use the latest, fully edited version of your book.
Check that your cover looks sharp and readable when shown as a smaller image.
Allow the system to process and convert your files; this may take a short time.

Later, you can open the preview to see how your book appears in the Google Play Books reader.

Step 6: Fill in book details (metadata)

Book details—also called metadata—help readers discover your book and decide whether to buy it. This section is very important.

You will be asked to enter:

Title: Clear and focused on the main topic.
Subtitle: Explains the benefit (for example: “A complete beginner guide to writing, publishing, and selling digital books with AI”).
Author name: Your personal name or brand.
Publisher: For example, “Mahnoor LLC”.
Language of the book.
Book description: The sales‑focused description you prepared in Part 2.
Categories/genres: Choose the best categories that match your topic.
Keywords: Simple search terms beginners might use to find a book like yours.

Write in simple, honest language and focus on the results your book offers. Good metadata can make your book more visible in search and recommendations.

Step 7: Set your book price and sales regions

Google Play Books allows you to set your own list price and decide where your book is available.

Pricing tips for beginner non‑fiction guides:

Set an affordable price, especially for your first books.
Common digital price range: around 2.99 to 5.99 in USD or equivalent local currency.
You can change prices later for promotions or experiments.

Territories:

You can enable worldwide sales so your book is available in many countries.
Or you can pick specific regions if you have a target audience.

For most beginners, allowing global sales is a good starting point.

Step 8: Preview and publish your book

Before you go live, always preview your book as a reader would see it.

To finish:

Open the preview tool from your book’s page in the Partner Center.
Check that chapter titles look correct and page breaks are clean.
Make sure there are no formatting errors, missing sections, or strange characters.
If something is wrong, fix your file and reupload, then preview again.

When you are satisfied:

Go to the “Publish” or “Review” tab for that book.
Click the option to make the book available on Google Play.
Confirm that all required fields (files, price, regions, tax) are complete.

After submission, your book usually becomes available for sale within about a day, depending on account status and checks.

How you earn money from Google Play Books

Once your book is live:

Readers purchase and download your eBook through the Google Play Store or Books app.
Google handles payment processing, delivery, and access.
Your share (royalties) is calculated from the list price and Google’s terms for your region.
Earnings accumulate in your Partner account and are paid out to your bank when you reach the payout threshold for your payment profile.

Your job after publishing is to keep improving your books, writing more titles, and driving readers from your website and social media to your Google Play listings.

In the next part, you will learn how to repeat a similar process with Amazon KDP—the largest eBook marketplace in the world—so your book can reach Kindle readers globally and you can build multiple income streams from the same content.

Part 4: How to Create an Amazon KDP Account & Publish Your Book (Complete Beginner Guide)

Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) is the largest self‑publishing platform in the world. When your book is on KDP, it can appear in Amazon stores across many countries and be read on Kindle devices and apps. One well‑positioned book can give you sales for months or even years if you keep it updated and promote it consistently.

In this part, you will learn exactly how to set up your KDP account, upload your book, choose the right options, and click publish—explained step by step in simple language for first‑time authors.

Why Amazon KDP is powerful for your books

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Amazon KDP lets you publish:

Kindle eBooks (digital).
Paperbacks.
Hardcovers (in many regions).

Key benefits:

Free to create an account and publish.
Global audience through Amazon marketplaces.
Royalties up to 70% on many eBooks within certain price ranges.
You can update your book file and description anytime without extra cost.

For a beginner building a digital income with short, practical guides, KDP is an essential platform to use alongside Google Play Books and your own website.

Step 1: Get ready before you open KDP

Before you go to the KDP site, prepare your basic materials. This will make the process faster and less stressful.

You should have:

An Amazon account (ordinary shopping account is fine).
Your final, edited manuscript (Word or EPUB file, formatted for eBook).
A high‑resolution front cover image (JPEG or PNG).
Your book title, subtitle, and author name.
Your book description (sales‑focused, as written in Part 2).
Keywords (up to 7 phrases) and 2 categories that match your topic.
Bank account information for receiving royalties.
Tax information (individual details for the tax interview).

You do not need a publishing company or agent; KDP accepts individual self‑publishers from many countries.

Step 2: Create and complete your KDP account

Your KDP account is your dashboard for all your Kindle eBooks and print books.

To set it up:

Go to the KDP website.
Sign in using your regular Amazon login, or create a new Amazon account if you do not have one.
Once inside KDP, you will see a message that your account setup is incomplete.
Click to complete your account by entering:
- Your author/publisher name and contact details.
- Your bank details for direct deposit.
- Your tax information through the online tax interview.

These steps only need to be done once; after that, you can publish multiple books using the same account.

Step 3: Start a new Kindle eBook project

From your KDP dashboard, you will create a new title for your eBook.

To begin:

On the main KDP page, click “Create” or “Create a New Kindle eBook”.
This opens a three‑part setup process:
- Kindle eBook Details.
- Kindle eBook Content.
- Kindle eBook Pricing.

You will complete each section one by one.

Step 4: Fill in your book details (Details tab)

This step is about how your book appears on the Amazon product page and how readers discover it.

You will enter:

Book title: Clear and keyword‑friendly title that matches your cover.
Subtitle: A short line that explains the main benefit or focus.
Series information: If this book is part of a series like “Learn & Earn with AI,” you can add the series name and volume number.
Author name: Your personal name; you can also add contributors if you have them.
Description: The sales description explaining the problem, solution, what readers will learn, and who the book is for.
Publishing rights: Choose that you own the rights to this book.
Keywords: Up to 7 search phrases that describe your book and audience.
Categories: Choose 2 categories that best match your topic (such as Business, Self‑Help, or Computers & Technology).
Age and grade range: Optional, mostly for children’s or educational books.

Think like a reader: “If I wanted this book, what words would I type in the Amazon search bar?” Use those ideas in your title, subtitle, description, and keywords.

Step 5: Upload your manuscript and cover (Content tab)

Now you will connect your actual files to the listing.

In the Content section:

Choose whether to enable DRM (Digital Rights Management). This helps prevent casual copying of your file; many self‑publishers choose to enable it.
Click “Upload eBook manuscript” and select your final formatted file (EPUB is often recommended for best results).
Wait while KDP processes and checks your file.
Click “Upload a cover you already have” and select your cover image file, or use the Cover Creator tool if you need a simple design.
After files are uploaded, click “Launch Previewer” to see how your book will look on Kindle devices and apps.

In the previewer:

Check that chapter titles and headings look correct.
Make sure there are no strange breaks or formatting issues.
Go through several pages to confirm fonts and spacing are readable.

If you notice errors, stop, fix your original file, and upload again before moving on.

Step 6: Choose pricing and royalty options (Pricing tab)

This step determines how much you will earn per sale and which markets will sell your book.

Key choices:

Primary marketplace: Usually Amazon.com, but you can select another if your main audience is in a different region.
List price: The customer price for your eBook.
Royalty plan:
- 35% royalty.
- 70% royalty (available only within certain price and region rules).

Common beginner strategy:

Price the book between 2.99 and 5.99 USD to qualify for the 70% royalty option in most eligible regions.
Select the 70% royalty rate where available, which usually gives you around 70% of the list price (minus small delivery costs and tax).
Let KDP automatically convert the price for other marketplaces, or manually adjust them later.

You can change your price at any time after publishing, so do not feel pressure to choose the “perfect” number at the start.

Step 7: Select territories and confirm rights

Amazon needs to know where it is allowed to sell your book.

For most self‑published authors who own all rights:

Select “All territories (worldwide rights)” if your content is original and you hold the full rights globally.
If your rights are limited to certain countries, you can choose specific territories instead.

This setting controls in which country stores your book will appear.

Step 8: Publish your book

After completing Details, Content, and Pricing, you are ready for the final step.

To publish:

Review all sections again for mistakes—especially title, author name, description, and price.
When you are satisfied, click “Publish Your Kindle eBook” at the bottom of the Pricing page.

What happens next:

KDP will review your book to make sure it follows guidelines and has no major issues.
In many cases, your eBook can go live within 24–72 hours.
You will receive an email when the book is published and available for purchase.

After it is live, your book will have an Amazon product page you can share in your marketing.

How you earn money from Amazon KDP

Once your Kindle eBook is published:

You earn a royalty every time someone buys your eBook.
If you enroll in Kindle Unlimited or KDP Select, you can also earn from pages read by subscribers in certain programs.
Royalties are calculated based on your list price, chosen royalty plan, delivery costs, and taxes.
Amazon pays royalties monthly, usually about 60 days after the end of the month in which the sales occurred.

Your job is to:

Keep your book updated and error‑free.
Optimize your title, keywords, and categories over time.
Drive traffic from your website, social media, and email list to your Amazon page.

With Google Play Books and Amazon KDP set up, you now have two major platforms selling your digital books. In the next part, you will learn how to create your own website and store, so you can sell your books directly, keep more profit per sale, and build a long‑term brand under Mahnoor LLC.

Part 5: How to Create Your Own Website and Sell Books Directly (Maximum Profit Method)

Publishing on Google Play Books and Amazon KDP is powerful, but you are still building on someone else’s land. Rules can change, visibility can drop, and accounts can face limits. Your own website is different: it is your digital property, your brand home, and a long‑term asset you control.

When you sell directly from your website, you keep more profit per sale, build a direct relationship with readers, and have full freedom to design bundles, discounts, and future products like courses or memberships. This part will show you how to create a simple website and turn it into a working digital store for your eBooks.

Why selling on your own website is essential

Relying only on big platforms is risky for long‑term business. Your website gives you:

Full control: You decide prices, offers, and how products are displayed.
Higher profit per sale: You pay small payment processing fees, but no big platform cuts.
Direct access to your audience: You can collect emails and communicate with readers anytime.
Brand building: Your website becomes the central hub for Mahnoor LLC and all future projects.

Think of marketplaces as “rented shelves” and your website as your own shop.

Step 1: What you need to get started

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To sell books directly, you need a few basic pieces:

A domain name (for example: mnoorllc.com).
Web hosting (a service that runs your website).
Your book files (PDF and/or EPUB) for delivery.
A payment method like Stripe or PayPal to accept online payments.
A simple plan for what you will sell first (one book, bundle, or series starter).

No coding skills are required if you use modern tools.

Step 2: Create your website using WordPress

WordPress is one of the most popular options for authors and small businesses because it is flexible, widely supported, and works well with digital product plugins.

Basic setup flow:

Buy hosting and connect your purchased domain to it.
Use your hosting control panel to install WordPress (often one‑click).
Log in to your new site and choose a simple, clean theme that keeps focus on your content and books.

After this, you have a working website where you can add pages like Home, Blog, and Shop.

Step 3: Turn your site into a store with WooCommerce

WooCommerce is a free plugin that transforms your WordPress site into an online store capable of selling digital products like eBooks.

Steps:

From your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New.
Search for WooCommerce and install/activate it.
Run the setup wizard, where you will:
- Set your store country and currency.
- Choose that you are selling digital products (you can disable shipping for eBooks).

WooCommerce can easily handle multiple eBooks and other digital goods later, such as PDFs, courses, or templates.

Step 4: Add your book as a digital product

Now you will list your eBook like a product in the store.

Inside WooCommerce:

Go to Products → Add New.
Enter your product name (usually your book title).
Write a product description that explains what the reader will learn and why it is valuable.
Set the product type to “Simple product” and enable “Downloadable” (and “Virtual,” if available).
Upload your eBook file (PDF or EPUB) in the downloadable files section.
Set your price (for example, 4.99 or equivalent).
Add your cover image as the product image.

When customers pay, WooCommerce will automatically provide a secure download link.

Step 5: Connect payment gateways

To receive money, you need at least one payment method connected.

Common options:

Stripe for credit and debit cards.
PayPal for global buyers and people who prefer wallet payments.

In WooCommerce settings:

Navigate to Payments.
Enable Stripe and/or PayPal.
Follow the instructions to connect your accounts (API keys or login).

After setup, customers can pay on your website, and payments go directly to your Stripe or PayPal balance.

Step 6: Create essential pages to build trust

People are more likely to buy when a website looks real, transparent, and reliable.

Make sure your site includes:

About page: Who you are, what Mahnoor LLC does, and why you created these books.
Contact page: A simple form or email for support.
Privacy Policy: How you handle data and cookies.
Refund/Terms page: Simple rules about refunds or access, even if you offer no refunds for digital goods.

These pages show that there is a real business behind the books.

Step 7: Promote your books and guide visitors

A website without visitors will not generate sales. Promotion helps people find your store and understand which book to start with.

Effective methods:

Write helpful blog posts (like this Learn & Earn with AI series) and naturally invite readers to your related books.
Share book pages and sample content on social media platforms where your audience spends time.
Offer a free sample chapter in exchange for email addresses, then send helpful emails and book offers later.
Use your existing readers from Amazon and Google Play by adding your website link inside your books.

The goal is to turn your website into a learning hub where content leads naturally to your paid books.

Profit example: platform versus direct sales

To understand why direct selling matters, compare a simple example:

If you sell an eBook for 4.99 on a marketplace with about 70% royalty, you might earn around 3.50 per sale (before tax).
If you sell the same eBook for 4.99 on your own website, after small payment fees you might keep around 4.50–4.80 per sale.

Over 100 sales, that difference becomes significant—and over several books, it can be huge.

Part 6: How to Build a Book Series and Create Monthly Passive Income

One book is a starting point; a series is a system. When you build a connected set of books around one main topic, each new title increases your authority, gives readers a next step, and adds another income stream.

In this final part, you will see how to think in terms of a series and how to design your books so they keep working together for you month after month.

Step 1: Choose your core theme or niche

A strong series is built around a clear promise or topic, not random ideas.

Questions to guide you:

What main problem or topic do you want to be known for?
Can you realistically write 3–5 books that explore different angles or levels of this topic?
Does this topic have long‑term demand (not just a short trend)?

Examples:

“Learn & Earn with AI” series (AI for writing, AI for freelancing, AI for small business, AI for students).
“Digital Side Hustles for Beginners” series (freelancing, print‑on‑demand, simple eCommerce, content creation).
“Student Success Toolkit” series (time management, exam strategy, online income, digital focus).

This becomes your brand lane.

Step 2: Break the topic into multiple focused books

Instead of writing one huge book that covers everything, break your topic into smaller, focused guides. Each guide:

Solves one main problem.
Targets a clear reader stage (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Naturally points to the next book in the series.

For example, your AI/book‑writing series might look like:

Book 1: How to Plan and Write a Book Using AI (for complete beginners).
Book 2: How to Edit, Format, and Design Your Book for Selling.
Book 3: How to Publish and Earn on Google Play Books and Amazon KDP.
Book 4: How to Build a Website and Turn Books into a Real Online Business.

Each book can stand alone but also works better when read together.

Step 3: Use consistent branding across the series

Readers should instantly recognize that your books belong together. Consistency builds trust and makes it easier for people to buy more than one book from you.

Keep consistent:

Series name (for example: “Learn & Earn with AI Series”).
Cover style (similar layout, fonts, and color palette).
Title format (for example: “Learn & Earn with AI: [Specific Topic]”).
Author name and logo (Mahnoor LLC).

Inside each book:

Mention the series name at the beginning and end.
Suggest which book to read next based on the reader’s level.

Step 4: Link your books together inside the content

Do not let each book work alone; make them support each other.

Practical methods:

At the end of each book, add a “Next Step” section that introduces the next title.
In relevant chapters, mention when a topic is covered in more detail in another book.
Add your website and store link so readers can easily find the rest of the series.

This way, one book sale can quietly turn into two or three sales over time.

Step 5: Combine platforms for multiple income streams

Your income becomes more stable when your books earn from different places at the same time.

For each book and for the series:

Publish on Amazon KDP for Kindle readers.
Publish on Google Play Books for Android and Google ecosystem readers.
Sell directly on your website with higher profit per sale.
Optionally, offer bundles or box sets once you have 3 or more books.

Each platform has different strengths: Amazon has huge search traffic, Google Play is strong in mobile and certain regions, and your website gives you control and higher margins.

Step 6: Think long term and keep improving

Building monthly “passive” income with books is real, but it is not instant. It grows as you:

Write and publish more high‑quality books.
Improve older books based on reader feedback.
Build an email list and audience who trust your recommendations.
Offer additional products (such as workbooks, templates, or courses) around your books.

Treat each book as a digital asset that can earn for years. With every title you add to your catalog and every reader you serve well, your Learn & Earn with AI ecosystem becomes stronger.

With these six parts, you now have a complete path:

Write your book with AI (ethically and efficiently).
Edit, format, and design it professionally.
Publish on Google Play Books.
Publish on Amazon KDP.
Sell directly on your own website.
Build a connected series that can generate long‑term, scalable income.

Conclusion and Mahnoor LLC publishing note

Learn & Earn with AI is more than a blog series; it is a complete roadmap for turning ideas into digital assets. You have seen how to use AI to write your first book, polish it like a professional, publish on major platforms, build your own store, and grow a connected series that can generate income month after month.

We are Mahnoor LLC, a USA‑registered publishing and entrepreneurship hub, focused on helping students, beginners, and professionals turn knowledge into real digital products and online income. As a publisher, we create, structure, and release practical guides like this so you do not have to figure everything out alone.

If you want help turning this roadmap into your own book, series, or digital assets, you can publish with us or request guided support. For more details, collaborations, or publishing inquiries, contact us through our official website (mnoorllc.com) and share your idea, your current stage, and what kind of book or series you want to build next.