Julie Hall KDP Coach
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From Idea to Published Book in 5 Days

February 10 – 14, 2025

The thought of publishing a book can be overwhelming…  It feels like there are loads of moving parts, so much to learn and a fear of getting it wrong!

The 5 Day Book Challenge is your chance to be supported over the course of a working week and travel the maze of creating and publishing a low content book on Amazon KDP with someone holding your hand every step of the way, from idea to creation to publication. 

Yes I want to join

start your publishing dream here

Julie Hall KDP Coach
5 day book challenge logo

  From Idea to Published Book in 5 Days

February 10 – 14, 2025

The thought of publishing a book can be overwhelming…  It feels like there are loads of moving parts, so much to learn and a fear of getting it wrong!

The 5 Day Book Challenge is your chance to be supported over the course of a working week and travel the maze of creating and publishing a low content book on Amazon KDP with someone holding your hand every step of the way, from idea to creation to publication. 

Yes I want to join

start your publishing dream here

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AFTER THIS CHALLENGE YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH

a published book that you can sell to your friends, clients (or even strangers) on around the world on Amazon.

You can create a journal, tracker or planner from concept to publication.

Sounds unbelievable, right? But it is entirely possible! With the 5 Day Book Challenge we will navigate through this journey together. No more getting lost in complex processes or tech. 😎

I will simplify the process and demystify the tech involved. We’ll brainstorm ideas 💡, help you choose what to include and even tackle design elements – all without needing any prior experience as a designer. 

What do you say?

Are you ready to turn that dream into reality and have your book ready for Amazon KDP sooner than you thought possible?

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plan your book

We will start the day by choosing what kind of book you are going to create by looking at researched data on what is selling right now

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design your book

Using one of our Canva templates (or one from the Royalties Accelerator if you have a membership), you’ll customise your book and create your interior.  Then we will use either one of our seamless patterns or AI to generate a book cover for you.

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publish your book

I will take you step by step through the stages of choosing your title, creating your description and publishing your book.

Easy. Simple. Done.

Yes I want to join

start your publishing dream here

Yes I want to join

start your publishing dream here

julie hall kdp

hey there, I’m Julie

Your KDP Book Coach

Hey there, I’m Julie Hall, your Low Content KDP Coach! 😊 Let me explain why and how I created the ‘Book in a Day Live.

I’ve been running my own online business for over 20 years, creating digital products and courses. But it wasn’t until 2021 that I dipped my toes into the world of book creation. 📚

It was a whole new ball game, but wow did I love it! Thousands of books sold and a whole lot richer, I realized something… that I had cracked the code to publishing low content books on Amazon KDP. But not everyone has the time to figure out where to start.

So, that’s why I created the ‘Book in a Day’ live training. My goal is to move you from confusion to clarity, from procrastination to action. We will create a book together in a live session, step-by-step, no tech wizardry needed. No overthinking or getting lost in the process – just pure creation! 🎨 

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My gratitude journal

My first book that I created that was not a notebook was a gratitude journal. It was published in July 2021 and as you can see has made me over £3000.  

This book is a very simple book.  With some intro pages to gratitude journaling and then a weekly 2 page spread where they could write what they are grateful for.

This book sells month after month and sells particularly well at Christmas and in January.

This is the kind of book we will be looking to create in the book in a day workshop.   

One that has a repeated set of pages or a planner that is a simple design that meets a need.

What kind of books can you create?

This challenge is to create a low content book.   These kinds of books are like stationery, such as journals, planners, or notebooks.  

I will give you a list of journals, planners and trackers that are selling on Amazon right now and you can use that as inspiration.

Here are some examples of some journals that the students from my Book in a Day Challenge created in November, 2024.  What could you create?

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What to expect during the challenge

Choose Your Book Type

We kickstart the process by helping you choose a simple book type that you want to create. Whether it’s a journal, logbook, planner or tracker, we’ve got you covered!

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Create Your Book

Next up, we dive into creating your masterpiece. You can either start from scratch or customize one of our pre-designed royalties accelerator templates. It’s all about making the process as straightforward as possible.

Title & Listing Prep

Here, I’ll guide you through choosing a title that works and how to prepare your Amazon KDP listing. No more worrying about technicalities or what to write – we’ve got them handled!

Cover Creation

Even if you’re not a designer, don’t sweat it! I’ll walk you through the process of creating an attractive cover for your book.  You can use one of our seamless patterns or use AI to generate your own cover.

Publish Your Book

 Finally, I guide you through the publishing process. This is where your hard work pays off and your book goes live!

Celebrate!

And wait for it to go live so you can order yourself a copy 😊.

and just in case that isn’t enough…

here are a few bonuses 

Live Support

The Challenge includes live calls, Voxer Support and a Group Chat.

Books that sell report

The February 2025 Trend Report for books that are selling now

Templates provided

4 x template interiors
to use inside your book

The Schedule

Monday

All Training is released so you can work at your own pace

2 x Kick off calls at 10:00am GMT and 4:00pm GMT (11:00am EST)

 

Tuesday

Independent working

Live Design Review with Jamie at 1:30pm GMT / 8:30am EST for KDP Club Members only

Wednesday

Book Cover Training and Live Calls x 2

10:00am GMT and 4:00pm GMT (11:00am EST)

Voxer Day, submit your designs for review

Thursday

Independing working

Finish your Design Day

Voxer Day, submit your designs for review

Friday

Publishing your Book

2 x Live Calls at 10:00am GMT and 4:00pm GMT (11:00am EST)

 

A few things to be aware of…

I will be doing everything in Canva. The pro version is not necessary, but is recommended.

However, you can create your book in any software that you are most comfortable with… PowerPoint, InDesign, Affinity Publisher or other

 

Setting up your Amazon account is pretty straight forward.  It is recommended that you use your regular Amazon Account for. your KDP Account.  You can also create a Business Account if you have a Limited Company or LLP

I recommend that you start with a relatively simple book or journal, not a complex one.  Meaning that it is mostly repeated pages.

Advice and suggestions will be provided.  But if you have time you can certainly create a more complex one if you have time.

The training is pre-recorded.  There is only so much that I can share with you in this session. If you want to do a deep dive into the world of Amazon KDP, I highly recommend that you join as a member as there are loads of resources in there that are not available in for the 5 Day Challenge.

You have 2 Options

You can get the 5 Day Book Challenge on it’s own OR you can join the KDP Creators Club and get all of the trainings that are inside there INCLUDING the 5 Day Book Challenge.

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5 Day Book Challenge

February 10 – 14th

Join us for 5 days and create your book from scratch

We will cover choosing what kind of book to create, book design, creating your book cover and publishing your book over the 5 days. 

The Challenge includes

 

  • Live Calls
  • Voxer Support
  • Amazon Book Training
  • Canva Design Training
  • February Book Trend Report
  • 4 x Canva Templates to help you get started

Support ends on February 16th

 

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EVERYTHING IN THE 5 DAY BOOK CHALLENGE 

PLUS

Coaching, community support, tools and additional resources you need to get there A LOT faster.

Live Design Review call on Tuesday, Feb 11th with our resident book design coach Jamie.

Continued support after the Book Challenge

 

  • ​Complete KDP Publishing Course (value $497)
  • ​​Activity Book Creator Training (value $197)
  • ​Colouring Book Creator Training (value $197)
  • Journal and Prompt book (value $297)
  • ​Notebook and Planner Training (value $97 each)
  • Dated Planner Training (value $27)
  • ​Gratitude Journal Creation Training (value $37)
  • ​Exclusive Members-Only Community in Circle
  • ​Monthly Q&A’s, 2 x per month
  • Voxer Days, 2 x per month
  • Design Calls, 2 x per month
  • ​Midjourney Trainings
  • ​A Range of Masterclasses from industry experts
  • Coworking Sessions hosted by Members
  • ​Additional Tools, Templates, & Resources and so much more!

Are You Ready?

Cost? $49 to join the KDP Creators Club
and get all of the benefits that go along with that

OR

Pay $97.00 for access to the 5 Day Challenge on it’s own.

FAQ’s

How does the 5 Day Book Challenge work?

You will be provided with all the training at the start of the challenge, so you can go through it at your own pace (no drip feeding here!).

We have a kick off call at 10:00 am GMT or 4:00pm GMT (11:00am EST) depending on your time zone

We have live calls every other day during the challenge.  This is to give you time to work on your books in between sessions and then we can discuss them on Voxer and on the calls themselves.

On Monday we will focus on deciding what kind of book to create and book design

On Wednesday we will discuss titles and covers

On Friday we will discuss uploading your books to Amazon (please make sure you have your Amazon Account ready for this call)

 

Will there be a replay?

All the replays and trainings will be available in the members area.

What do you mean by a 'low content' book?

A low content book is one that has repeated pages in the interior.  A classic example is a gratitude journal or habit tracker, diary or planner.

I'm not tech-savvy; will I be able to follow along with the process?

Yes! I make it as easy as possible by giving you guidance and templates to start with.

Do I need any special software or tools for this session?

I will be using Canva and use this to show how to create your books.  You are welcome to use any software that you are comfortable with. 

If using Canva, I do recommend that you have the pro version for this, but it is not necessary and you can create a great journal just using the free version and the templates.

What if I don't have a book idea yet, can I still participate in the session?

Yes!  We will provide you with an ideas list as soon as you sign up that you can choose from.

I am not a designer, will this be a problem when creating my book?

No.  We will give you templates and a brief explanation of how to design your books.  A bit of Canva experience does help, but is not absolutely necessary.

How long does it take for my book to be published on Amazon KDP after the session?

It will take 3-5 days for your book to go live on Amazon.

What kind of topics or niches does this approach work best for?

Simple Guided Journals are best where people can answer questions and fill in notes.  To complete this book in a day, you will need to create a journal that has repeated pages.

Can I use this method to publish more books in the future on my own?

You absolutely can!  This will give you a great foundation for publishing other books.  If you would like to know more about how to publish books on Amazon and get the most out of it, we recommend that you join our KDP Creators Club where you will get live support, access to all of the Royalties Accelerator Templates and training on how to create more complex books.

Are there any prerequisites or preparation needed before attending the challenge?

No, you can do it all during the week.  If you want to sign up for your Amazon account before the challenge, you will need your tax number from your home country plus your standard Amazon email address and your bank details.

Can I include written pages in my book

Absolutely!  You can include any pages you like in your book.

Are there any additional fees for publishing on Amazon KDP?

No.  Publishing on Amazon KDP is absolutely free!