A Detailed Guide on Using Amazon KDP and BookBolt for Book Creation and Publishing

In 2025, self-publishing a book isn’t just a dream — it’s a proven path to passive income. Thanks to platforms like Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) and tools like BookBolt, everyday writers, creators, and entrepreneurs are turning their ideas into income-generating books.

Whether you’re writing a novel, a low-content journal, or a niche nonfiction guide, you can now publish your work globally, earn royalties 24/7, and build an asset that pays you while you sleep.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to self-publish a book in 2025, using Amazon KDP and BookBolt to create, format, publish, and profit.

Why Self-Publishing Is the Ultimate Passive Income Strategy

Self-publishing offers the perfect blend of creativity, control, and recurring revenue. Once your book is published, it can earn royalties for years — without any ongoing effort.

Here’s why it works so well:

• No upfront printing costs thanks to print-on-demand

• Global reach with Amazon’s massive customer base

• Full ownership of your content and royalties

• Passive income with minimal maintenance

• A wide range of book types you can publish

You can publish fiction, nonfiction, coloring books, planners, journals, workbooks, and more — many without even writing full pages of content.

What is Amazon KDP?

Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is Amazon’s official platform for self-publishing eBooks and paperback books. It allows you to:

• Upload your manuscript and cover

• Sell your book globally on Amazon

• Earn up to 70% royalties on eBooks and 60% minus printing costs on paperbacks

The best part? It’s completely free to use. You don’t need to buy inventory or handle shipping — Amazon prints and ships the book every time someone buys it.

What is BookBolt?

BookBoltis a powerful tool built specifically for low-content and no-content book creators. It helps you:

• Research profitable niches

• Design interiors and covers

• Create and format books

• Optimize your listings for SEO

It’s ideal for publishing journals, notebooks, planners, coloring books, puzzle books, and more.

Step 1: Decide What Type of Book to Publish

You don’t need to be a bestselling author to publish a profitable book. In fact, some of the most profitable self-publishers in 2025 create low-content books with little to no writing.

Book Types You Can Publish:

• eBooks (fiction or nonfiction)

• Paperback Books

• Journals

• Planners & Diaries

• Puzzle & Activity Books

• Coloring Books

• Workbooks or Study Guides

• Recipe Books

Start with what you’re passionate about or explore trending niches using BookBolt’s product and keyword research tools.

Step 2: Research Profitable Niches with BookBolt

Don’t guess what to publish — use data to find high-demand, low-competition ideas.

With BookBolt, you can:

• Analyze Amazon’s bestsellers

• Identify trending keywords

• Study what types of books are selling

• Spy on your competition’s sales performance

Look for niches with consistent demand, like:

• Gratitude journals

• Daily planners

• Children’s activity books

• Affirmation coloring books

• Budget trackers

Use BookBolt’s “Cloud” and “KDP Spy” tools to uncover hidden gems.

Step 3: Create Your Book Interior

This is where BookBolt shines. You don’t need to be a designer — you can use their drag-and-drop interior designer to create high-quality book content fast.

Options include:

• Pre-made templates (lined, dotted, graph paper, calendars, etc.)

• Puzzle and game generators

• Custom interior design tools

• Upload your own PDF or DOC files

You can also hire freelancers on Fiverr or Upwork if you need help with writing or design.

Step 4: Design an Eye-Catching Cover

A great cover is essential for standing out in Amazon search results.

How to Create Your Cover:

• Use BookBolt’s Cover Designer tool

• Or design with Canva using the correct trim size

• Follow Amazon’s formatting requirements for resolution and bleed

Make sure your cover is:

• Bold and easy to read

• Relevant to the niche

• Professionally styled

First impressions count, and your cover is your silent salesperson.

Step 5: Upload Your Book to Amazon KDP

Once your interior and cover are ready, it’s time to publish.

Here’s what to do:

1. Go to https://kdp.amazon.com

2. Sign in or create a free account

3. Click “Create a new title” (eBook or Paperback)

4. Enter your:

• Book title and subtitle

• Author name

• Book description (use keywords from BookBolt!)

• Categories and keywords

1. Upload your:

• Interior PDF

• Cover file

1. Choose print settings:

• Black & white or color

• Trim size

• Bleed settings

• Matte or glossy finish

1. Set your price and royalty rate

Once you hit publish, Amazon reviews your book. Approval typically takes 24–72 hours.

Step 6: Market Your Book (The Smart Way)

Publishing is just the start. To make money while you sleep, you need visibility.

Marketing Tips:

• Use relevant keywords in your title and description (BookBolt helps here)

• Run Amazon Ads (low-budget campaigns can boost visibility fast)

• Share on social media, especially TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram

• Create a landing page or newsletter to build an audience

• Use AI tools like ChatGPT to help you write ads, blurbs, and posts

The goal is to drive consistent traffic to your listing and let Amazon’s algorithm do the rest.

Step 7: Earn Passive Income While You Sleep

Once your book is live and optimized, Amazon handles the rest:

• They print the book on demand

• They fulfill and ship it globally

• They collect payments and send you royalties (monthly)

Each time a customer buys your book, you earn money without lifting a finger. Some creators make $100 to $10,000+ per month just from their self-published books.

Bonus: Tips for Scaling Your Book Publishing Business

Once you’ve published one book, it gets easier to scale. Consider:

• Publishing a series of books (journals, planners, coloring books)

• Building a brand around your niche

• Creating seasonal content (holiday-themed books)

• Outsourcing book creation for volume publishing

• Tracking performance with BookBolt’s analytics

The more books you publish, the more chances you have to build multiple streams of royalties.

Conclusion: Your Book Can Be Your Business

Self-publishing in 2025 is more accessible and powerful than ever. With the right tools — Amazon KDP for global reach and BookBolt for creation and optimization — you can build a real passive income stream from books you publish once.

Whether you write your own content, create low-content books, or use AI and freelancers, the opportunity is open to anyone willing to learn and launch.

So, why wait? Start with one idea, one niche, and one book. Click “Publish.” Then watch the royalties roll in — while you sleep.