🔥More Self-Publishing Hot Takes! (One of These Might Lose Me Subscribers!)

🔥 Self-publishing is full of strong opinions—and today we’re diving into 10 of the biggest hot takes I’ve seen online, heard in Facebook groups, and been told directly. Things like: Are Amazon Ads just gambling? Should you never enroll in KDP Select? Can a great book really sell itself? And does using AI mean you’re not a real author? In this video, I’m sharing my thoughts on 10 controversial self-publishing hot takes—plus a bonus hot take at the end that just might singe your eyebrows. Whether you’re a new author, experienced self-publisher, or somewhere in between, this video is designed to challenge assumptions, spark discussion, and help you think differently about the publishing business. 🔥 In This Video: 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Hot Take #1 – If you’re using AI, you’re not really an author. 01:04 Hot Take #2 – The only people making money in self-publishing are the gurus. 01:43 Hot Take #3 – A great book will sell itself. 02:06 Hot Take #4 – If you aren’t comfortable promoting yourself, you’ll never succeed. 02:45 Hot Take #5 – Self-publishing is just a side hustle, not a real business. 03:05 Hot Take #6 – You should never enroll in KDP Select. 03:30 Hot Take #7 – Amazon Ads are just gambling. 04:09 Hot Take #8 – If Amazon banned your account, you probably deserved it. 04:51 Hot Take #9 – Publishing one book a year is a hobby, not a business. 05:20 Hot Take #10 – Perfectionism is just procrastination wearing a fancy hat. 05:53 ☢️ Bonus Hot Take 💬 Which hot take did you agree with? 💬 Which one did you disagree with? 💬 What self-publishing hot take should I cover in a future episode? Let me know in the comments! #SelfPublishing #KDP #AmazonKDP =========================================================== 🔽🔽 Let me know what you thought of the video in the comments below. 🔽🔽 ✅ Subscribe for more free YouTube tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/keithwheele... 👍 Check out my new Exclusive Community for Puzzle Book/Activity Book Creators: https://kwheelerbooks.com/builders =========================================================== ✅ My Books & Merch: 🔥 My book on how to get book reviews: https://amzn.to/2Tvha97 👕 My Author Merch: https://amzn.to/3B6RCoi 💡 My Puzzle Book Domination Course: https://kwheelerbooks.com/pbcourse =========================================================== ✅ Tools and services, I use and recommend: 🚀 The tool I use to find efficiently find profitable keywords, categories and niches: http://www.kwheelerbooks.com/rocket 💰 The one-stop-shop for all things self-publishing http://www.kwheelerbooks.com/hub 🖊️ Catch and eliminate grammatical issues and typos like, how to weite a book, using your FREE Grammarly account: https://kwheelerbooks.com/grammarly =========================================================== ✅ Recommended playlists: 📚 How to Make a Children's Picture Book in PowerPoint:    • How to Create a Children's Picture Book In...   🥰 How to Make Puzzle Books:    • Puzzle Book Series | Intro to Puzzle Books   📓 No Content and Low Content Book Interiors:    • No Content and Low Content Interiors   ✍️ Tips for Authors:    • Writing Tips for Authors   =========================================================== 🎥 My Video Gear and Team: ✅ Video Thumbnail Designer: https://kwheelerbooks.com/thumbs ✅ Video Editor: https://kwheelerbooks.com/VideoEditor 📷 Webcam: https://amzn.to/3guZEQc 💡 Lighting: https://amzn.to/38gazsd 🎤 Lavalier Microphone: https://amzn.to/2WpD9VU 🎙️ Mounted Microphone with Arm and pop filter: https://amzn.to/3ymDrcR =========================================================== Disclaimer: Some of these links go to one of my websites and some are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. =========================================================== ✅ For business inquiries contact me at [email protected] ✅ Let's connect: Website – https://kwheelerbooks.com Twitter - @kwheelerbooks Instagram - /kwheelerbooks