Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Publishing your first book on Amazon KDP doesn't have to be expensive or overwhelming. In this video, I’m sharing the 5 best free self-publishing tools that every first-time author should use to ensure their book looks professional and is set up for success.
From calculating your spine width to creating a high-converting sales page, these tools will save you time and help you avoid common formatting mistakes.
*LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:*
Download my Kindle Create Templates: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/kindle-create-template
KDP Cover Calculator: kdp.amazon.com/cover-templates
Kindle Create: amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&node=18292298011
KDP Previewer: kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202131170
A+ Content: kdp.amazon.com/marketing/manager
Amazon Author Central: author.amazon.com
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☎️ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
Stefanie Newell is the go-to writing coach for the first-time writer looking for direction on writing, publishing, and marketing a non-fiction book. Her experience has paved the way for her to coach Hollywood film and television producer Madison Jones, Womeneur founder Sharon Beason, Grammy award-winning music producer S1, and hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician Rhymefest!
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*🎁 RESOURCES FOR YOUR BOOK 🎁*
📄 FREE AUTHOR CHECKLIST 📄
Learn the step-by-step strategy for writing your first book! write-one-publications-inc.kit.com/ba784a7f1a
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*🔥 COACHING & SERVICES 🔥*
☎️ STRATEGY SESSION / COACHING APPLICATION 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
📑 DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/developmental-editing
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*📚 BOOKS & TEMPLATES 📚*
HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/how-to-write-your-first-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=htwyfb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
Also available on Amazon: amazon.com/How-Write-Your-First-Book/dp/1540593487?maas=maas_adg_538EB8E863E6B7E6A0C1B4E2E5C366FA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/write-the-damn-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=wtdb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
THE AUTHOR’S JOURNAL: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/the-authors-journal?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=authors_journal&utm_content=all_videos
MANUSCRIPT FORMAT AND OUTLINE TEMPLATES (GOOGLE DOCS AND WORD): howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/outline-format-templates?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=manuscript_template&utm_content=all_videos
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*CONNECT WITH ME*
WEBSITE: HowToWriteABookThatSells.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thelifeofawriter
PERSONAL WEBSITE: stefanienewell.com
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: amazon.com/author/stefanienewell
MY FAVORITES (Amazon Shop): amazon.com/shop/thelifeofawriter
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FOR BUSINESS & BOOKING INQUIRIES (INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS)
howtowriteabookthatsells.com/contact
SUBSCRIBE NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 10AM EST!
**Video Chapters:**
0:00 Tool 1: KDP Cover Calculator
1:09 Tool 2: Kindle Create
2:11 Tool 3: KDP Previewer
2:30 Tool 4: A+ Content
3:09 Tool 5: Amazon Author Central
#SelfPublishing #AmazonKDP #AuthorTools #WritingTips
Publishing your first book on Amazon KDP doesn't have to be expensive or overwhelming. In this video, I’m sharing the 5 best free self-publishing tools that every first-time author should use to ensure their book looks professional and is set up for success.
From calculating your spine width to creating a high-converting sales page, these tools will save you time and help you avoid common formatting mistakes.
*LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:*
Download my Kindle Create Templates: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/kindle-create-template
KDP Cover Calculator: kdp.amazon.com/cover-templates
Kindle Create: amazon.com/Kindle-Create/b?ie=UTF8&node=18292298011
KDP Previewer: kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G202131170
A+ Content: kdp.amazon.com/marketing/manager
Amazon Author Central: author.amazon.com
------------------------------
☎️ WORK WITH ME: Apply for a free strategy session 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
Stefanie Newell is the go-to writing coach for the first-time writer looking for direction on writing, publishing, and marketing a non-fiction book. Her experience has paved the way for her to coach Hollywood film and television producer Madison Jones, Womeneur founder Sharon Beason, Grammy award-winning music producer S1, and hip hop artist, philanthropist, and politician Rhymefest!
------------------------------
*🎁 RESOURCES FOR YOUR BOOK 🎁*
📄 FREE AUTHOR CHECKLIST 📄
Learn the step-by-step strategy for writing your first book! write-one-publications-inc.kit.com/ba784a7f1a
------------------------------
*🔥 COACHING & SERVICES 🔥*
☎️ STRATEGY SESSION / COACHING APPLICATION 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/writing-coach
📑 DEVELOPMENTAL EDITING 👉🏾 howtowriteabookthatsells.com/developmental-editing
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*📚 BOOKS & TEMPLATES 📚*
HOW TO WRITE YOUR FIRST BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/how-to-write-your-first-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=htwyfb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
Also available on Amazon: amazon.com/How-Write-Your-First-Book/dp/1540593487?maas=maas_adg_538EB8E863E6B7E6A0C1B4E2E5C366FA_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/write-the-damn-book?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=wtdb_paperback&utm_content=all_videos
THE AUTHOR’S JOURNAL: howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/the-authors-journal?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=authors_journal&utm_content=all_videos
MANUSCRIPT FORMAT AND OUTLINE TEMPLATES (GOOGLE DOCS AND WORD): howtowriteabook.samcart.com/products/outline-format-templates?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=manuscript_template&utm_content=all_videos
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*CONNECT WITH ME*
WEBSITE: HowToWriteABookThatSells.com
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thelifeofawriter
PERSONAL WEBSITE: stefanienewell.com
AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE: amazon.com/author/stefanienewell
MY FAVORITES (Amazon Shop): amazon.com/shop/thelifeofawriter
------------------------------
FOR BUSINESS & BOOKING INQUIRIES (INCLUDING SPONSORSHIPS)
howtowriteabookthatsells.com/contact
SUBSCRIBE NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEDNESDAY @ 10AM EST!
**Video Chapters:**
0:00 Tool 1: KDP Cover Calculator
1:09 Tool 2: Kindle Create
2:11 Tool 3: KDP Previewer
2:30 Tool 4: A+ Content
3:09 Tool 5: Amazon Author Central
#SelfPublishing #AmazonKDP #AuthorTools #WritingTips
