Answer: As a VIP participant of the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge, when you complete the challenge, publish your book, and fill out the form at the end of the challenge (this form is located under the Day 7 video), our team will send you a free physical copy of your book. This is only applicable for VIP level participants of the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge.

Please ensure that;

- You Publish the Paperback version of your book and confirm it is live before submitting

- You submit the URL to the paperback version of your book in the form.

Once done, please allow for 10 days after submission for our team to process and dispatch your book.

Answer: You can use the 5-minute activity found in Day Two of the 7-Day challenge to produce topic ideas you're excited to write about. The goal of your 7DPC topic should be to choose something you're passionate about, such as an interest or hobby.

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There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to selecting a topic for this challenge.

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Do keep in mind that topic selection for the 7DPC is avoiding trademarked terms and content such as brands, people, and movies. Topics should also fall in line with Amazon's publishing guidelines. Most importantly, follow the steps in the lesson.

​Answer: VIP Members of the 7DPC can receive a refund of their enrollment cost by emailing [email protected], or reaching out to support via the blue chat widget located in the bottom right corner of the Publishing.com site.

​Answer: The 7-Day Publi$hing Challenge is a challenge to outline, write, and publish a low-content book to Amazon over the span of 7 days at no expense.
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The Free version of this challenge provides those who sign up access to the challenge for a limited time, while upgrading to VIP allows for more access to the challenge and its materials.
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Visit the website below for all the information.

https://7dpc.publishing.com/short

​Answer: For Day six of the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge, to complete the progress form and proceed to the next day when your file size is bigger than 10MB,

You can create a new Google Doc that states, "I have completed my manuscript." Download that as a PDF and upload that into the Day 6 progress form. We will accept that as a valid submission.
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​Answer: Yes, If you miss and/or are unable to attend any of the Live zoom sessions for the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge, you can watch the recordings we provide.

Those recordings will be available in our 7DPC Facebook community. You can join that group here if you have not already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daypublishingchallenge/
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This will also be sent to all registrants via email before the next live session.

​Answer: We have updated the date and time for the Live Zoom sessions for the 7DPC inside the 7DPC Facebook Group.

Please visit the 7DPC Facebook Group using the link below and click into the featured posts to see the dates and times of each session.

​http://www.facebook.com/groups/7daypublishingchallenge/

​Answer: Challenge participants will still be eligible to claim their prizes/bonuses (if any) for the 7DPC if they exceed the 7-day window.

Keep going, the important thing is that you finish and get your book published. Ensure that you attend all daily live zoom sessions.
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If you miss a day of the challenge, you'll be able to review the recording in our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daypublishingchallenge/

​Answer: Members of the 7DPC can join the 7DPC Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7daypublishingchallenge/
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Please note that a profile picture is required to join this group. If you need assistance adding a profile photo to your Facebook profile, please click and follow the link here: https://www.facebook.com/help/163248423739693

​Answer: 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge members can upgrade to our VIP 7DPC package by following this link: https://7dpc.publishing.com/vip

​Answer: Yes, the 7DPC can be joined and completed for free.
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Interested challenge members have the ability to upgrade to our VIP 7DPC, which is a paid version of the challenge.
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Go here to register: https://7dpc.publishing.com/short

Answer: The Publishing.ai software is not included in the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge (7DPC), as you'd need to be an active AIA student to access it.

You will, however, get to experience different AI tools such as DALL-E and Midjourney during the challenge. Follow the Lessons in Day 1 to 7 and attend the live sessions to get the most out of this.

Answer: Yes, the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge is not limited to US residents, and people from different countries around the world can access the challenge.

Answer: Congratulations on completing the challenge! Go ahead and follow the process (Day 1 – 7) and get both the e-book and paperback versions of your 7 Day Publi$hing challenge book published to Amazon.

Additionally, we encourage you to share your wins and a selfie with your book in the Facebook group to inspire others.

Answer: The recommended word count for your 7-Day Publi$hing Challenge (7DPC) book is 5,000 words. This number is a recommendation and not a hard limit. You can publish your book with a slightly higher or lower word count.

Answer: Yes, you can use ChatGPT to help in writing your 7DPC book.

VIP members can access this learning material in the following module:

7-Day Publi$hing Challenge VIP > Modules > 7DPC VIP Bonuses > 7 Day Profit Challenge — AI Boosted Edition.

Answer: ChatGPT is a form of generative AI -- a tool that lets users enter prompts to receive humanlike images, text or videos that are created by AI. ChatGPT is an Artificial Intelligence writing assistant with extensive experience in writing and teaching, assisting users in various forms of English writing such as blog writing, essay writing, and more.

Answer: Using ChatGPT to assist in writing your book is a valid way to create content for your 7DPC book. We do recommend personalising your content before publishing in order to give it your desired touch/tone. Regardless of whether or not your book was created with the help of AI, always conduct a thorough plagiarism check and proofread to ensure that your final manuscript is ready for publication. Remember, tools are designed to help you, as the author, you have the sole responsibility of giving your readers the best content that is plagiarism-free, owned by you, and value-filled.

Here is some information from KDP on the Policy regarding AI-generated content: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200672390#aicontent

Answer: Yes, you can start writing your 7-Day Publi$hing Challenge book now.

Not to worry, we teach how to go about writing your manuscript during Days 3 - 5 of the challenge!

Answer: Yes, you can include Pexels images in your books, as they offer free stock/copyright-free images that can be downloaded and used. As always, ensure that any image you use is royalty/copyright-free.

Pixabay and Unsplash are also websites that you can use for free stock photos.

Answer: You can invite others to the 7 Day Publi$hing Challenge using this link: https://7dpc.publishing.com/short

Answer: Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is an Amazon platform that allows you to self-publish eBooks, paperbacks, and hardcover books for free. It gives you the option to expand your book’s availability on a global scale, making it more accessible to readers around the world. Publishing with KDP gives you full rights to your book, which traditional publishing houses don't typically allow.
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You would need to set up an account to get started with publishing on KDP.

More information on how to set up a KDP account is covered in Day 1 of the 7-Day Publi$hing Challenge or in Module 2 if you are an AIA member.

Answer: According to KDP's terms and conditions, you need to be 18 and above to have a KDP account.

Here's more information:

Article 4 - Account Eligibility and Registration

4.1 Eligibility. You must have an active Program account in order to participate. You represent that you are at least 18 years old (or the age of majority where you reside, whichever is older), and that you are able to form a legally binding contract. A parent or guardian of a minor can open a KDP account and be the Publisher of the minor’s Digital Book.

​​Answer: Using a business name to create your KDP account can enhance the professionalism of your publishing efforts and allow for a consistent brand identity across various books and projects. However, it may involve additional steps, such as legal registration, and can be more complex to manage, particularly regarding accounting and taxes.
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On the other hand, using a personal name is straightforward and doesn’t require extra legal paperwork or registration. It can create a more personal connection with readers (when also used as pen names), which can be beneficial for marketing. However, using your name directly links you to your published works and may lack the separation between personal and business assets.

With Publishing, both of these are valid options and it ultimately depends on your personal goals. If you are a beginner Publisher on a budget, go ahead and get started with your personal name/account.

​Answer: Yes, you can publish a cookbook or coloring book using Amazon KDP.

Answer: Amazon Seller Central is a different business model/ use case from KDP.

You do not need an Amazon seller central account to publish a book on KDP. You simply need a KDP account. Go here to create an account: https://kdp.amazon.com/

We recommend using the same email address for all Amazon services, including KDP, for convenience.

​Answer: Joining VIP is optional for participating in the 7-Day Publi$hing Challenge (7DPC).

​Answer: For VIP 7DPC students, to access the VIP bonus material after upgrading, simply login to your library and into your 7DPC VIP Dashboard here:

https://aia.publishing.com/library

Follow this sequence to access the VIP Bonuses.

7-Day Publi$hing Challenge VIP > Modules > 7DPC VIP Bonuses

​Answer: Yes, you can publish a book using a pen name.

​Answer: An ISBN/ ASIN is required to publish your book on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).

While Amazon provides a free ISBN/ASIN option, which works for books/ebooks sold on their platform, if you plan to sell your book across various platforms, obtaining an ISBN(s) is advisable. For your 30k-word book, an ISBN can help facilitate sales and distribution on those other platforms. You do NOT need to buy an ISBN for your 7 Day Publishing Challenge book.

Answer: No, ACX is currently only open to residents of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Ireland who have a mailing address, valid local Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), and banking details for one of these countries to use this platform.

Answer: You can contact our Support Team at [email protected] or use the blue chat widget in the bottom right corner of the Publishing.com website.

​Answer: Yes, that's right. You will need to have a Facebook account to join our private groups.

A Facebook account is not mandatory to participate in the AIA and 7DPC programs but is highly advised to enable you to connect with our thriving community of students to ask questions and get help.

​Answer: The setup of Canva and Reedsy is discussed on Day 2 of the 7DPC with step-by-step instructions, links, and cover templates in the PDF cheat sheet located below the video lesson.

Reedsy is used for formatting the text of your book. Canva is used for creating and designing your book cover. After you design your cover in Canva, upload it to KDP.

For the manuscript, you can upload it to Reedsy for editing. Once the editing is done, export the formatted manuscript from Reedsy and upload it to KDP.

For more information, please login to your 7DPC dashboard and navigate to Day 2;

https://aia.publishing.com/library

​Answer: If you're encountering issues with your KDSpy license or other tools, ensure that you have purchased a VALID and working license to use that tool and that you have a computer that supports the version of the tool you are looking to use.

Next, install the tool in your computer and launch it.

Here are a few troubleshooting steps that can help you navigate common issues.

1. Use a different browser, such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.

2. Run the programs in incognito mode.

3. Clear your browser's cookies and cache.

4. Restart your device.

5. Use a different device

6. Disable any VPNs on your computer

7. Reach out to Support via the blue chat widget on the Publishing.com site or [email protected]