Write Your Book from A to Z: From the Idea to Publishing on Amazon KDP
What you will learn
A concrete, accessible, step-by-step method, from a simple idea to your book published on Amazon KDP, even if you have never written before.
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Find and structure your ideaValidate your topic, define your ideal reader and build a clear 10-chapter outline.
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Write quickly and well with AIChatGPT and Claude AI as co-authors, without losing your voice or getting stuck in front of a blank page.
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Revise like a professionalImprove your manuscript in 3 passes for a polished result.
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Lay out your book and create the coverA premium layout ready for KDP and an appealing cover, without complex software.
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Publish on Amazon KDPAccount, listing, ISBN, price, keywords and categories, with the right technical specifications.
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Launch your book and do it againA 30-day marketing plan and a reusable system for your next books.
A step-by-step learning path
12 modules and 58 lessons to progress step by step.
0Welcome to the course3 lessons
- Lesson 0.1 — Welcome! What you will achieve in this course
- Lesson 0.2 — How to use this course to maximise your results
- Lesson 0.3 — My story: how I wrote and published my first book
1Why write a book?3 lessons
- Lesson 1.1 — The 3 limiting beliefs that stop you from writing
- Lesson 1.2 — What this course will do — and what it will NOT do
- Lesson 1.3 — You are legitimate: why YOU have the right to write this book
2Find your book idea5 lessons
- Lesson 2.1 — You already know what to write about: taking stock of your expertise
- Lesson 2.2 — The 4 types of non-fiction books — which one is right for you?
- Lesson 2.3 — The magic formula for your book in one sentence
- Lesson 2.4 — Format and length: how many pages should your book have?
- Lesson 2.5 — Stop chasing perfection: how to choose your idea now
3Understand your reader4 lessons
- Lesson 3.1 — The fundamental principle: your book isn't for you
- Lesson 3.2 — Creating your ideal reader persona
- Lesson 3.3 — Your book's promise: the anatomy of an irresistible hook
- Lesson 3.4 — The psychology of the Amazon buyer: the 5 buying triggers
4Structure your book4 lessons
- Lesson 4.1 — The universal architecture of a non-fiction book
- Lesson 4.2 — The 10-chapter outline: method and AI prompt
- Lesson 4.3 — Irresistible chapter titles: the 5 winning formulas
- Lesson 4.4 — The perfect introduction: hook, promise, guide
5Write with artificial intelligence6 lessons
- Lesson 5.1 — AI as co-author: its true role in your writing
- Lesson 5.2 — Prompts 1 and 2: clarifying the idea and analysing the competition
- Lesson 5.3 — Prompts 3, 4 and 5: write, personalise, enrich
- Lesson 5.4 — The brick method: write without ever losing heart
- Lesson 5.5 — Prompts 6 and 7: batch generation and ensuring consistency
- Lesson 5.6 — Prompts 8, 9 and 10: exercises, bonus resources and conclusions
6Revision and improvement4 lessons
- Lesson 6.1 — Why revision turns a draft into a masterpiece
- Lesson 6.2 — The 3 revision passes: simplify, enliven, ensure consistency
- Lesson 6.3 — AI revision prompts: simplify, enliven, audit
- Lesson 6.4 — Beta readers: the secret weapon of the best authors
7Professional layout with Claude AI8 lessons
- Lesson 7.1 — Why layout matters as much as content
- Lesson 7.2 — The basics of a professional layout for Amazon KDP
- Lesson 7.3 — InDesign: the ideal tool, but not the subject of this module
- Lesson 7.4 — Preparing the elements to give Claude AI
- Lesson 7.5 — Using ChatGPT to create the perfect prompt for Claude AI
- Lesson 7.6 — Giving the prompt to Claude AI and generating the layout
- Lesson 7.7 — Correcting and improving the layout without starting over
- Lesson 7.8 — Final export: DOCX, PDF and creating your reusable “skill”
8Create a cover that makes people want to buy7 lessons
- Lesson 8.1 — The cover that sells in 0.3 seconds
- Lesson 8.2 — The 5 elements of a professional cover
- Lesson 8.3 — Creating your cover with Canva
- Lesson 8.4 — Coming up with cover ideas using ChatGPT
- Lesson 8.5 — Generating a cover or a visual with ChatGPT or Gemini
- Lesson 8.6 — KDP technical dimensions: front cover, spine and back cover
- Lesson 8.7 — Final checklist before uploading your cover to Amazon KDP
9Publish on Amazon KDP6 lessons
- Lesson 9.1 — Creating your KDP account and finding your way around the interface
- Lesson 9.2 — ISBNs and copyright: demystifying it all
- Lesson 9.3 — Setting up your book listing: title, description, categories, keywords
- Lesson 9.4 — Uploading your manuscript and cover: the moment of truth
- Lesson 9.5 — Setting your price and maximising your royalties
- Lesson 9.6 — KDP Select and Kindle Unlimited: should you join?
10Marketing and sales6 lessons
- Lesson 10.1 — Amazon keywords: getting found by the right readers
- Lesson 10.2 — Your launch strategy: the 30-day plan
- Lesson 10.3 — Getting your first Amazon reviews: the rule of 10
- Lesson 10.4 — Amazon Ads: launching your first advertising campaign
- Lesson 10.5 — Social media and your author brand: building a lasting presence
- Lesson 10.6 — Beyond your first book: towards a catalogue and lasting freedom
12Bonus module — mistakes to avoid and final words2 lessons
- The 10 most common mistakes made by beginner KDP authors
- Closing message: congratulations and next steps
Full course overview
Note: the videos of this course, which helps you write your book from A to Z, are currently in French; every lesson comes with its full written content in English. English videos are on their way.
You have had an idea for a book for a long time, but it is sleeping somewhere between your notebook, your phone, your thoughts… and that famous sentence: “One day, I'll write it.”Good news: that day can finally come.
A method to write and publish your book
The course “Write Your Book from A to Z — from the idea to publishing on Amazon KDP” guides you step by step to turn your idea into a real book: structured, written, laid out, published and ready to sell on Amazon. It is designed for people who want to make real progress, even if they are not writers, even if they have never done any layout, even if they have never published a book in their life.
Here, you don't need a literature degree, or to speak like Shakespeare with a cup of tea in your hand. What you need is an idea, a message, expertise, a story or an experience to share. The method helps you clarify your project, build your outline, write with the help of artificial intelligence, improve your text, create a professional layout, design an attractive cover, publish your book on Amazon KDP, and then learn the basics of making it visible and starting to sell it.
Throughout the course, you will learn to think like an author, structure like a professional, use AI as a genuine creative assistant, and publish without getting lost in technical settings. Each module guides you with simple explanations, concrete examples and actions to take straight away.
The goal is clear: no longer just dream of writing a book, but create it, publish it and offer it to the world.
Because an unpublished book is a bit like a chocolate cake locked in a safe: it's a shame, especially if someone was hungry.
From your draft to your book published on Amazon KDP
With this course, you will learn to get your book out of your head, your computer or your drafts, and turn it into a real product published on Amazon, available to readers all over the world. The programme covers the whole journey: finding the idea, understanding your reader, structuring your content, writing with AI, revising, laying out, creating your cover, publishing on KDP and laying the foundations for sales.
Write your book with the right resources
To go further, the course Create your own illustrated book shows you how to illustrate it with AI. Then, if you want personal advice to write your book faster, you can book a one-to-one mentoring session. Finally, the official Amazon KDP website explains every publishing requirement.
Who is it for?
- ▸ Beginners who dream of writing a book but don't know where to start
- ▸ Entrepreneurs, coaches and trainers who want a book as a premium business card
- ▸ Experts and professionals who want to share their knowledge and establish their authority
- ▸ People with a message (leaders, teachers, enthusiasts) who want to spread it through a book
- ▸ Content creators who want to turn their expertise into a lasting product
- ▸ Anyone who wants to earn extra income through self-publishing on Amazon
- ▸ Authors held back by lack of time or blank-page syndrome
- ▸ Anyone who wants to learn to use AI intelligently to write and publish faster
Prerequisites
- ● No writing or publishing experience is required: the course starts from scratch
- ● No design or advanced computer skills are needed
- ● A computer and an internet connection
- ● A free ChatGPT account and a free Claude AI account (a Claude Pro subscription is recommended to lay out a full book comfortably)
- ● A free Amazon KDP account to publish (set up step by step in the course)
- ● A free Canva account to design the cover
- ● Regularity: block writing slots in your diary
- ● The will to take action: each module ends with a concrete action
- ● Ideally, an idea or topic close to your heart (if not, module 2 helps you find it)
Practical information
Detailed programme (PDF)- Format
- Remote (e-learning), at your own pace
- Duration
- At your own pace
- Price
- €197 · payment in instalments available
- Access arrangements and timescales
- Online registration at any time. Access to the course opens as soon as payment is confirmed. On first access, a positioning questionnaire (situation, goals, starting level, adjustment needs) lets us tailor your support; a free preliminary call is still available on request.
- Teaching methods
- Distance learning (FOAD) on the platform, available 24/7: demonstration videos, downloadable resources, practical exercises based on real cases and a running project. Live virtual classes and replays. Trainer reachable by email or phone, with a reply within 48 working hours; optional one-to-one mentoring.
- Assessment methods
- Positioning questionnaire on entry, automatically marked quizzes (to be passed to complete the course), tracking of progress and learning time, satisfaction questionnaires at the end and later on. A certificate of completion is issued automatically at the end of the course, with the results achieved; a certificate of achievement and an attendance record can be downloaded.
- Accessibility
- This course is accessible to people with disabilities. Contact our disability officer before enrolling so that we can look at possible adjustments together (materials, pace, support). Learn more
- Contact
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