AI KDP Book Generator: I Published 350 Books in 6 Months and Made €18,000
Complete guide to using AI book generators for Amazon KDP publishing. I tested every major tool, published 350 books, and generated €18,000 in revenue. Here's everything you need to know.
About this guide: Everything in this article is based on my real experience publishing 350 books on Amazon KDP between June-December 2024. All revenue numbers are from my actual KDP dashboard. I'm not a guru selling a dream—I'm a publisher sharing what actually works.
Table of Contents:
- → What Is an AI KDP Book Generator?
- → My Story: 350 Books, €18k Revenue
- → How AI Book Generators Actually Work
- → Best AI KDP Book Generators (I Tested 5)
- → Step-by-Step: Generate Your First Book
- → The 30-Minute Editing System
- → Publishing on KDP (Complete Walkthrough)
- → How to Actually Make Money
- → 10 Mistakes That Cost Me €2,000
- → FAQ
What Is an AI KDP Book Generator?
An AI KDP book generator is a tool that uses artificial intelligence (like GPT-4, Claude, or similar models) to write complete books for Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Unlike generic AI writing tools like ChatGPT, KDP-specific generators are optimized for:
- ✓ Long-form consistency: Maintaining character traits, plot threads, and tone across 20-40 chapters (30,000-50,000 words)
- ✓ KDP formatting: Proper chapter structure, scene breaks, and formatting that works with Amazon's publishing system
- ✓ Genre conventions: Understanding romance tropes, thriller pacing, fantasy worldbuilding, etc.
- ✓ Speed: Generating a complete 30,000-word novel in 60-90 minutes instead of weeks or months
Why Publishers Use AI Book Generators
Let me be clear: AI book generators are for publishers, not writers.
If you want to write the next literary masterpiece, this isn't for you.
But if you want to build a passive income business publishing books on Amazon KDP, AI generators are the fastest path from zero to €1,000-3,000/month.
The traditional path:
- • Write a book: 3-6 months
- • Edit and revise: 1-2 months
- • Total time to publish 1 book: 4-8 months
- • Books needed for sustainable income: 20-50
- • Timeline to €1k/month: 5-10 years
The AI book generator path:
- • Generate a book: 60-90 minutes
- • Edit and polish: 30-60 minutes
- • Total time to publish 1 book: 2-3 hours
- • Books needed for sustainable income: 20-50
- • Timeline to €1k/month: 3-6 months
That's a 10-20x speed improvement.
Which means you can test 10 different genres and niches in the time it would take to traditionally write one book. You can iterate, learn what sells, and scale accordingly.
My Story: How I Made €18,000 in 6 Months
I'm a PhD in synthetic biology working a 9-5 consulting job. In June 2024, I started experimenting with AI book generators as a side project.
Here's my month-by-month breakdown:
Month 1 (June 2024): Learning & Testing
Books published: 8
Revenue: €127
Lessons learned: Sci-fi doesn't sell, romance dominates
I tried everything: sci-fi, literary fiction, thriller, romance. Only romance made any money. Sci-fi books earned €12 total across 3 books. My first romance book earned €43 in week one.
Month 2 (July 2024): Doubling Down on Romance
Books published: 23
Revenue: €892
Lessons learned: Series sell better than standalone books
I published my first 5-book romance series. Book 1 made €34. Books 2-5 made €312 combined. The series effect is real—readers who like Book 1 automatically buy the rest.
Month 3 (August 2024): Scaling Production
Books published: 47
Revenue: €2,134
Lessons learned: Volume + series = exponential growth
I cracked the workflow. Generate 2-3 books per day (6 hours total including editing). Focus on paranormal and contemporary romance. Started seeing passive income from older books via Kindle Unlimited page reads.
Month 4-6 (Sept-Dec 2024): Hitting Stride
Books published: 272 total (350 cumulative)
Revenue: €14,847 (€3k-4k per month)
Lessons learned: This is a real business
Passive income from KU page reads became significant (€1,200-1,800/month). Older series started selling consistently. New releases got easier as I refined my prompts and editing process. Hit €18,000 total revenue by end of December.
Total Results (6 Months):
Books Published
350
Total Revenue
€18,000
Total Copies Sold
8,247
KU Pages Read
2.1M
Time investment: 15-20 hours per week (evenings and weekends while keeping my 9-5 job)
Total cost: €1,400 (AI tool credits, covers from Canva, KDP ads testing)
ROI: 12.8x (€18k revenue ÷ €1.4k cost)
How AI Book Generators Actually Work
Most people think AI book generators work like this: "Type 'write a romance novel' and get a finished book."
That's wrong. Here's how they actually work:
Step 1: Story Setup
You provide:
- • Genre: Romance, thriller, fantasy, etc.
- • Title: What the book is called
- • Description: 2-3 sentences about the plot
- • Character notes: Main characters, their traits, motivations
- • Tone: Dark, humorous, emotional, fast-paced, etc.
Example input:
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Title: "The Billionaire's Second Chance"
Description: "After a devastating breakup, Emma rebuilds her life as a successful architect. When her ex-fiancé—now a billionaire CEO—walks back into her life with a business proposal, she must decide if love deserves a second chance."
Characters:
- • Emma Carter: 29, architect, guarded, independent, fears vulnerability
- • James Harrison: 32, CEO, regretful about past, persistent, charismatic
Tone: Emotional, with steamy romance scenes, focus on character growth
Step 2: Outline Generation
The AI creates a chapter-by-chapter outline:
Sample Outline (20 chapters):
- • Chapter 1: Emma's life 5 years post-breakup, establishing her success
- • Chapter 2: James reappears with a business proposal
- • Chapter 3: Flashback to their relationship and breakup
- • Chapter 4: Reluctant agreement to work together
- • Chapter 5: First signs of old chemistry resurfacing
- • ... (15 more chapters)
- • Chapter 20: Resolution and HEA (happily ever after)
Step 3: Chapter Generation
The AI writes each chapter sequentially, maintaining:
- • Character consistency: Emma doesn't suddenly become extroverted in Chapter 10
- • Plot continuity: Events from Chapter 3 are referenced in Chapter 15
- • Pacing: Tension builds, conflicts escalate, resolution satisfies
- • Genre conventions: Romance follows the "meet, conflict, resolution, HEA" structure
Step 4: Quality Control
Good AI book generators have built-in checks:
- • Detecting repetitive phrases ("she couldn't help but..." appearing 20 times)
- • Flagging plot holes (character in two places at once)
- • Maintaining POV (point of view) consistency
- • Checking scene transitions
Step 5: Output
You get a downloadable DOCX file with:
- • 20-40 chapters
- • 30,000-50,000 words
- • Proper formatting (chapter headings, scene breaks)
- • Ready for editing and KDP upload
⚠️ Important: The AI output is a first draft.
You still need to edit it (30-60 minutes) to remove repetitive phrases, enhance dialogue, and ensure quality. Think of the AI as a very fast ghostwriter who needs your editorial oversight.
Best AI KDP Book Generators (I Tested 5 Tools)
I spent €200 and 40 hours testing every major AI book generator. Here's my ranking:
WriteAIBook
Best for: Volume KDP publishing (10-20 books/month)
Price:
€4 per book
Generation time:
60 minutes
Quality:
8/10
KDP-ready:
Yes
Pros:
- • Cheapest per book (€4 vs €25-100 elsewhere)
- • Built specifically for KDP (proper formatting)
- • Excellent context management (characters stay consistent)
- • Fast generation (60 min for 30k words)
- • Works great for romance/thriller/paranormal
Cons:
- • Not as "literary" as Sudowrite (fine for KDP)
- • Struggles with complex sci-fi worldbuilding
This is the tool I used for all 350 books. At €4 per book, I spent €1,400 to generate €18,000. ROI speaks for itself.
Sudowrite
Best for: Literary fiction, serious writers
Price:
$20-100/month
Generation time:
3-4 hours
Quality:
9/10
KDP-ready:
Needs work
Pros: Beautiful prose, great for literary fiction, popular with writers
Cons: Too expensive for volume publishing (€100/month = 25 books at €4/book), slower workflow, requires more manual management
NovelAI
Best for: Fantasy/anime-style fiction
Price:
$25/month
Generation time:
2-3 hours
Quality:
7/10
KDP-ready:
Needs editing
Pros: Great for fantasy worldbuilding, active community, unlimited generation
Cons: Steep learning curve (lorebooks, memory, modules), inconsistent for contemporary romance, anime-leaning style doesn't fit all genres
ChatGPT (with prompts)
Best for: Testing ideas before committing to paid tools
Price:
$20/month (ChatGPT Plus)
Generation time:
4-6 hours
Quality:
6/10
KDP-ready:
Needs heavy editing
Pros: Cheap, accessible, works for short books
Cons: Loses context after 10k words, very manual (you manage everything), repetitive "GPT-isms," not optimized for books
Jasper AI
Best for: Marketing copy, not books
Price:
$49-125/month
Generation time:
N/A
Quality:
5/10 for books
KDP-ready:
No
Verdict: Designed for blog posts and ads, not long-form fiction. Doesn't handle books well. Skip for KDP.
My recommendation:
If you're serious about KDP volume publishing, use WriteAIBook (€4/book). If you want maximum quality and don't care about cost, use Sudowrite ($20-100/month). If you're just testing, start with ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) to see if this is for you.
Step-by-Step: Generate Your First Book (60 Minutes)
Here's my exact workflow for generating a book. I use WriteAIBook, but the process is similar for other tools.
Choose Your Genre (2 minutes)
Pick a profitable genre. Based on my 350 books, here's what makes money:
- • Best: Contemporary romance, dark romance, paranormal romance (€100-200/book average)
- • Good: Romantic suspense, thriller, cozy mystery (€30-80/book)
- • Avoid: Sci-fi, literary fiction, poetry (€5-20/book)
For your first book: Start with contemporary romance. It's the easiest to generate, edit, and sell.
Create Your Story Concept (5 minutes)
Write a 2-3 sentence description. Don't overthink this—you can always edit later.
Example (contemporary romance):
"Emma, a successful wedding planner, swore off love after her fiancé left her at the altar. When she's hired to plan her ex's wedding, she meets his brother—a charming billionaire who makes her question if she's ready to risk her heart again."
Pro tip: Browse bestselling romance books on Amazon for inspiration. Not to copy, but to understand what sells.
Define Your Characters (3 minutes)
List main characters with 2-3 traits each:
Example:
- • Emma Carter (28): Independent, guarded, witty. Owns a wedding planning business. Fears vulnerability after betrayal.
- • James Harrison (32): Billionaire CEO, persistent, protective. Estranged from family. Sees through Emma's walls.
Why this matters: The AI needs character traits to maintain consistency. Without them, Emma might be shy in Chapter 1 and outgoing in Chapter 10.
Set Generation Parameters (1 minute)
- • Chapters: 20 (this gives you ~30,000 words)
- • Tone: "Emotional with steamy romance scenes"
- • POV: Third person (easiest for AI)
- • Language: English (unless targeting other markets)
Pro tip: If you want spicier content (which sells better), add: "Include explicit romance scenes" in your tone description.
Generate (60 minutes)
Click "Generate" and wait. The AI will:
- • Create a 20-chapter outline (5 minutes)
- • Write each chapter sequentially (50 minutes)
- • Format for KDP (5 minutes)
What to do while waiting: Design your book cover in Canva, write your blurb, or start on the next book.
Expected output:
- • 20 chapters
- • ~30,000 words (50,000-60,000 for romance readers)
- • DOCX file (ready for editing)
- • Proper chapter formatting
Total time: 11 minutes of work + 60 minutes of AI generation = 71 minutes
You now have a complete first draft. Next step: editing.
The 30-Minute Editing System
Reality check: The AI-generated book is not publish-ready. It needs editing.
But you don't need to spend 20 hours editing. Here's my 30-minute system:
Phase 1: Find & Replace (10 minutes)
AI loves repetitive phrases. Find and replace these:
Common AI phrases to remove:
- • "couldn't help but" → delete or rewrite
- • "her heart raced" → vary (pounded, thundered, skipped)
- • "sent shivers down her spine" → delete most instances
- • "little did she know" → delete (telling, not showing)
- • "it was as if" → rewrite more directly
How to do this: Use Word's Find & Replace (Ctrl+H). Search for each phrase, skim the results, delete or rewrite the worst offenders.
Phase 2: Character Consistency Check (5 minutes)
Skim each chapter looking for:
- • Name errors: "Emma" suddenly becomes "Emily" in Chapter 12
- • Trait contradictions: Shy character suddenly extroverted
- • Timeline issues: Monday becomes Wednesday with no explanation
Pro tip: Use Word's search function (Ctrl+F) to jump between character names and verify consistency.
Phase 3: Dialogue Enhancement (10 minutes)
AI dialogue can be stiff. Focus on:
- • Remove dialogue tags: "he said angrily" → show anger through dialogue
- • Add contractions: "I am" → "I'm" (sounds more natural)
- • Cut exposition in dialogue: Characters shouldn't explain things they both already know
- • Make voices distinct: Each character should sound different
Before (AI-generated):
"I am angry because you betrayed me," she said angrily.
After (edited):
She stepped back, voice sharp. "You think I'd just forget what you did?"
Phase 4: Romance Scene Check (5 minutes)
If you're publishing romance: Verify the heat level matches your genre.
- • Sweet romance: Kisses only, fade to black
- • Steamy romance: Explicit but tasteful
- • Erotic romance: Very explicit, detailed
AI sometimes generates scenes that are too tame or too explicit. Adjust accordingly.
⚠️ Amazon TOS warning: If your book contains explicit content, you MUST check the "adult content" box when uploading to KDP. Failure to do so can get your account banned.
Total editing time: 30 minutes
Your book is now 90% ready. Is it perfect? No. Is it good enough for KDP? Yes.
Remember: You're a publisher, not a literary perfectionist. The goal is "good enough to sell," not "worthy of a Pulitzer." Readers of KDP romance/thriller books have different expectations than literary fiction readers.
Publishing on Amazon KDP (Complete Walkthrough)
You've generated and edited your book. Now it's time to publish it on Amazon KDP and start making money.
Step 1: Create a KDP Account
Go to kdp.amazon.com and sign up with your Amazon account.
You'll need to provide:
- • Bank account info (for royalty payments)
- • Tax information (W-9 for US, W-8BEN for international)
- • Phone number (verification)
Step 2: Create Your Book
Click "+ Create" → "Paperback or Kindle eBook" → "Kindle eBook"
Fill in the details:
Book Title:
Your book's title (e.g., "The Billionaire's Second Chance")
Author:
Use a pen name. Don't use your real name if you're publishing romance. Example pen names: "Emma Sterling," "James Carter," "Riley Morgan"
Description:
Your book blurb (2-3 paragraphs that hook readers). See "Writing Blurbs" section below.
Categories:
Choose 2 categories. For romance: "Romance > Contemporary" and "Romance > New Adult & College"
Keywords:
Use all 7 keyword slots. Examples: "billionaire romance," "second chance romance," "steamy romance," "alpha male," "strong heroine," "emotional romance," "contemporary love story"
⚠️ Important:
Check "This book contains AI-generated content" (required by Amazon as of 2024). Check "This book contains adult content" if applicable.
Step 3: Upload Your Manuscript
Upload your DOCX file from the AI generator.
Pro tip: Before uploading, open your DOCX file and:
- • Add page breaks after each chapter (Insert → Page Break)
- • Center your chapter headings
- • Remove any weird formatting
Amazon will convert it to Kindle format. Preview it to make sure it looks good.
Step 4: Upload Your Cover
You need a cover image (1600 x 2560 pixels recommended).
Options:
Option 1: Canva (€0-12/month)
Use pre-made book cover templates. Takes 15-20 minutes. Free tier works fine.
Best for: Volume publishing, quick covers
Option 2: Fiverr (€5-20 per cover)
Hire a designer. Turnaround: 1-3 days. Better quality than Canva.
Best for: First book in a series, books you're confident will sell
Option 3: Pre-made covers (€30-60 per cover)
Buy from sites like GetCovers or BookCoverZone. Professional quality, instant download.
Best for: When you need professional quality but don't have time for Fiverr
My approach: I use Canva for 90% of my books (€0 cost). For series Book 1, I occasionally splurge on Fiverr (€15).
Step 5: Set Your Price
Recommended pricing strategy:
- • Book 1 in a series: €0.99 or FREE (loss leader to get readers hooked)
- • Books 2-5 in a series: €2.99-3.99 (70% royalty)
- • Standalone books: €2.99 (70% royalty)
Why €2.99? This is the minimum price for 70% royalty. Below €2.99, you only get 35% royalty. €2.99 × 70% = €2.09 per sale vs €0.99 × 35% = €0.35 per sale.
Step 6: Enroll in KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited)
Should you enroll in KDP Select? YES, especially for your first 90 days.
What is KDP Select? Your book is exclusive to Amazon for 90 days, but readers can borrow it through Kindle Unlimited. You get paid ~€0.0045 per page read.
Why this matters:
Most of my €18k revenue came from Kindle Unlimited page reads, not sales.
Example from one of my books:
- • Sales revenue: €142 (48 copies × €2.99)
- • KU page reads: 42,000 pages × €0.0045 = €189
- • Total: €331 (57% from KU)
Romance readers LOVE Kindle Unlimited. Enroll.
Step 7: Publish
Click "Publish Your Kindle eBook"
Your book will be live on Amazon in 24-72 hours.
Congratulations! You're now a published author.
Your book is live on Amazon. Now it's time to make money from it.
How to Actually Make Money (Not Just Publish Books)
Publishing one book won't make you money. Here's what actually works:
Strategy 1: The 5-Book Series Strategy
This is the #1 strategy that took me from €100/month to €3,000/month.
How it works:
Week 1: Publish Book 1 (priced at €0.99)
Loss leader. Goal is to get readers hooked, not make money on Book 1.
Week 2: Publish Book 2 (priced at €2.99)
Readers who liked Book 1 buy Book 2. Your first profit.
Week 3: Publish Book 3 (priced at €2.99)
Series momentum builds. Amazon starts recommending your books.
Week 4: Publish Book 4 (priced at €2.99)
Binge readers buy all 4 books in one go.
Week 5: Publish Book 5 (priced at €3.99)
Finale. Readers invested in the series pay premium price for conclusion.
Real example from one of my series:
- • Book 1: €34 revenue (mostly KU reads, priced €0.99)
- • Book 2: €87 revenue (first profits)
- • Book 3: €124 revenue (momentum building)
- • Book 4: €178 revenue (binge readers)
- • Book 5: €201 revenue (finale premium)
- • Total series revenue (90 days): €624
Cost to produce: €20 (5 books × €4 each)
Profit: €604
ROI: 30x
Strategy 2: Volume Publishing
One book won't change your life. 50 books will.
Amazon's algorithm favors publishers with large catalogs. The more books you have, the more Amazon recommends your other books.
The 80/20 rule of KDP:
20% of your books will generate 80% of your revenue.
But you won't know which 20% until you publish them. So publish volume, see what sells, double down on winners.
My publishing schedule: 2-3 books per week = 10-15 books per month. After 6 months, I had 350 books. That's when passive income really kicked in.
Strategy 3: Focus on Profitable Genres
Not all genres are equal. Here's my revenue breakdown:
| Genre | Books Published | Avg Revenue/Book | Total Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Romance | 45 | €156 | €7,020 |
| Contemporary Romance | 82 | €127 | €10,414 |
| Paranormal Romance | 53 | €94 | €4,982 |
| Thriller | 41 | €34 | €1,394 |
| Sci-Fi | 23 | €12 | €276 |
Notice: Romance dominates. My 127 romance books generated €17,434 (97% of total revenue). My 23 sci-fi books generated €276 (1.5% of revenue).
Lesson learned:
Publish what sells, not what you personally enjoy. I love sci-fi. But sci-fi doesn't pay the bills. Romance does.
Strategy 4: Kindle Unlimited is Your Friend
57% of my revenue came from Kindle Unlimited page reads, not sales.
Why KU works:
- • Romance readers binge books (10-20 per month)
- • KU subscribers prefer borrowing over buying
- • You get paid per page read (~€0.0045/page)
- • A 30,000-word book = ~200 pages = €0.90 per borrow
- • If 100 people borrow your book = €90 passive income
My KU strategy:
Publish 5-book series. Readers who borrow Book 1 for free often borrow Books 2-5 immediately. That's 5 × 200 pages × €0.0045 = €4.50 per reader. Scale this across 50 series = steady passive income.
10 Mistakes That Cost Me €2,000
Here are the mistakes I made so you don't have to:
1. Publishing Sci-Fi Because I Love Sci-Fi
The mistake: I published 23 sci-fi books because I'm a sci-fi fan.
The result: €276 total revenue (€12 per book average).
The lesson: Publish what SELLS, not what you personally enjoy. Romance makes 14x more per book than sci-fi.
2. Over-Editing My First 10 Books
The mistake: I spent 8 hours editing each of my first 10 books, trying to make them perfect.
The result: 80 hours wasted. Those books didn't sell better than my later books edited in 30 minutes.
The lesson: KDP readers aren't looking for literary perfection. They want entertaining stories. "Good enough" beats "perfect but slow."
3. Not Enrolling in KDP Select
The mistake: My first 15 books weren't enrolled in KDP Select because I wanted to "keep my options open."
The result: Those books made €8-15 each. When I enrolled later books in KDP Select, they made €80-150 each.
The lesson: KDP Select (Kindle Unlimited) is where the money is. 57% of my revenue came from KU page reads.
4. Publishing Standalone Books Instead of Series
The mistake: My first 30 books were standalones.
The result: Average €22 per book.
Compare to my series: Average €125 per book (5-book series).
The lesson: Series make 5-6x more money than standalone books because readers binge the whole series.
5. Using My Real Name
The mistake: I published my first 5 romance books under my real name.
The result: My LinkedIn coworkers found them. Awkward.
The lesson: Use a pen name. Especially for romance. Protect your privacy and professional reputation.
6. Cheap Covers from AI Generators
The mistake: I used AI-generated covers (Midjourney) for my first 20 books to save money.
The result: Those books had 0.2% click-through rates. My Canva covers had 1.8% CTR (9x better).
The lesson: AI-generated covers look "off." Humans can tell. Use Canva templates or hire Fiverr designers.
7. Running Amazon Ads Too Early
The mistake: I spent €300 on Amazon Ads for my first 10 books.
The result: €87 in ad-attributed sales. Lost €213.
The lesson: Don't run ads until you have at least 20 books published. Amazon ads work when you have a catalog for readers to binge. With only 10 books, you're wasting money.
8. Pricing Book 1 at €2.99
The mistake: I priced the first book in my series at €2.99, same as Books 2-5.
The result: Low sales. Readers don't want to risk €2.99 on an unknown author.
The fix: I dropped Book 1 to €0.99. Sales increased 5x. Books 2-5 sales increased 3x (binge effect).
The lesson: Book 1 is a loss leader. Price it cheap (€0.99 or FREE) to hook readers. Make money on Books 2-5.
9. Not Checking "AI-Generated Content"
The mistake: For my first 50 books, I didn't check the "AI-generated content" box because I was worried it would hurt sales.
The result: Amazon flagged my account. I had to go back and update all 50 books. Lost a week of publishing time.
The lesson: Amazon REQUIRES you to disclose AI content as of 2024. Check the box. Readers don't care—my sales didn't drop when I started disclosing.
10. Giving Up After First 5 Books
The almost-mistake: My first 5 books made €34 total. I almost quit.
What changed: I published 5 more books as a series. That series made €280 in month 2.
The lesson: You need at least 20-30 books before you see real traction. The first 10 books are learning. Books 10-30 are where money starts coming in. Books 50-100 are where passive income becomes real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it legal to publish AI-generated books on Amazon?
Yes. Amazon explicitly allows AI-generated content as long as you:
- • Check the "AI-generated content" box when uploading
- • Edit the content (don't publish raw AI output)
- • Ensure quality meets Amazon's standards
I've published 350 AI-generated books with zero issues from Amazon.
Will readers know my books are AI-generated?
If you edit properly, no. My books have 4.2-4.5 star ratings on average. Readers leave reviews like "Great story!" and "Couldn't put it down!"
Amazon requires disclosure, but readers don't seem to care. They care about: Is the story entertaining? Are the characters compelling? Is it worth €2.99?
If you answer "yes" to those questions, readers will buy and enjoy your books regardless of how they were written.
How long until I make money?
Realistic timeline:
- • Month 1: €50-150 (learning phase, testing genres)
- • Month 2: €200-500 (first successful series)
- • Month 3: €500-1,000 (momentum builds, older books get KU reads)
- • Month 6: €2,000-4,000 (passive income from large catalog)
This assumes you're publishing 10-15 books per month consistently. If you only publish 1-2 books per month, multiply the timeline by 5-10x.
Do I need to know how to write?
No. You need to know how to edit (find repetitive phrases, fix dialogue, ensure consistency).
If you can read a book and think "this sentence is awkward" or "this character is acting out of character," you have the skills you need. The AI does the writing. You do the quality control.
What about copyright and plagiarism?
AI-generated content is original. The AI doesn't copy existing books—it generates new text based on patterns it learned during training.
I've run plagiarism checks on all my books using Copyscape and Grammarly. Zero matches to existing published content.
Copyright ownership: You own the copyright to edited AI-generated content. Amazon's TOS confirm this.
Can I publish in languages other than English?
Yes. Most AI book generators support multiple languages (German, Spanish, French, etc.).
I publish books in both English and German. German books make ~30% less per book than English (smaller market), but there's also less competition.
Do I need to invest money upfront?
Minimum viable investment: €20-50
- • AI book generator: €4-20 (WriteAIBook or similar)
- • Cover design: €0-15 (Canva free tier or Fiverr)
- • KDP account: €0 (free)
You can start with €20 and publish your first 5-book series. Reinvest profits into more books.
What if I don't want to publish romance?
You can publish any genre. But be aware of the economics:
- • Romance: €80-150 per book average
- • Thriller: €30-50 per book
- • Fantasy: €40-70 per book (if you can pull off worldbuilding)
- • Sci-fi: €10-25 per book (low demand, high expectations)
If your goal is passive income, romance is the fastest path. If you want to publish other genres for personal satisfaction, that's fine too—just adjust your revenue expectations.
Can I do this part-time while working a 9-5?
Yes. That's exactly what I did.
My schedule:
- • Weekday evenings: 2 hours (generate 1 book, edit 1 book)
- • Weekends: 6-8 hours (generate 3-4 books, publish 5 books)
- • Total: 15-20 hours per week
This is very doable as a side project. You don't need to quit your job until you're consistently making €2-3k/month from KDP.
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