Don't Publish on KDP Without Fixing THIS | Book Rescue

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In this Book Rescue episode, Dale sets out to help paranormal cozy mystery author Sarah Walday launch the sixth book in a struggling series within 90 days. Sarah, whom Dale describes as having published 13 books over five years, says family health pressures and her husband’s job leave her feeling her book work drains time without producing results. Dale diagnoses a visual disconnect: her Christian mystery covers look professional, while her cozy covers mimic the genre but lack a professional touch. He commissions a full series overhaul from Fiverr cover designer Olivia Pro Design for ebook, paperback and audiobook. He praises Sarah for filling her seven backend keywords, but says they should be refreshed with Publisher Rocket, recommending an update when sales stall for several months. Description expert Brian Meeks then rewrites her hook around heroine Penny Nickels, explaining that descriptions should create mystery with short, rhythmic lines above the fold, match the dominant reader gender, and sell reading the description first — not synopsize or spoil the book. Editor Jeannie DeVita, also known as Cali Chase, offers a free full edit and consult to complete the rescue.

Key takeaways

• Genre-matching covers are not enough; a series needs a professional finish that matches the quality of your stronger series
• Fill all seven backend keywords, then research and update them when a book gets little traction for months
• Write descriptions as copy, not prose: the first line’s only job is to get the second line read
• Keep text above the fold minimal and use short lines and ellipses to earn the ‘read more’ click
• Hint at what might happen to create mystery; a synopsis that spoils the book removes the reason to buy it

Episode details: published November 1, 2022 · 9:41 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Business results and any income figures mentioned are Dale L. Roberts’s own claims, shared for education — they are not typical or guaranteed.

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