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Writing a Book with ChatGPT AI: Amazon KDP Self-publishing

Name: Writing a Book with ChatGPT AI: Amazon KDP Self-publishing
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Writing a book with free Chrome browser tools: ChatGPT AI, Google Docs, Grammarly + Fiction + Amazon KDP Self-publishing

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Created byBrian Jackson

Last updated 7/2026

English

What you'll learn

Use a mostly free browser-based toolchain (ChatGPT → Google Docs → KDP) to plan, write, assemble, and publish an Amazon book end-to-end.
Set up Google Drive folders, start Google Docs, and open the provided fiction or nonfiction template so your manuscript stays organized from day one.
Pick a clear niche or genre with ChatGPT and define a specific target reader so every chapter, title choice, and keyword stays focused and marketable.
Generate a strong outline/Table of Contents with ChatGPT and refine it into a logical chapter flow that’s easy to write and easy for readers to follow.
Create a word-count map that totals your target length so each chapter hits the right size and you finish a complete book without drifting or padding.
Build a chapter-writing prompt pack (global + per-chapter prompts) that tells ChatGPT exactly what to write, how long, and what headings to use.
Add figure references and generate matching images so your book includes visuals where they help readers most, not randomly at the end of chapters.
Generate draft chapter text efficiently, revise for clarity, and keep tone consistent so the manuscript reads like a real book—not a pile of outputs.
Copy chapter text and images into the template cleanly, apply Heading styles correctly, and use the document outline to keep structure perfect.
Use Google Docs spelling/grammar tools and optional Grammarly to copy edit, remove repetition, tighten wording, and eliminate common AI-sounding filler.
Export your publication-ready manuscript (DOCX/PDF as needed), complete remaining template fields, and prepare the exact files you’ll upload to KDP.
Publish on KDP: enter book details, upload content, set pricing, pass preview checks, and learn how to monitor sales and update metadata over time.

Course content

20 sections • 75 lectures • 5h 29m total length

Course Overview6:09
A quick tour of what you’ll build in this course and the simple, repeatable workflow you’ll follow from idea to published book.
Course Resources0:33
Discover the nonfiction Google Docs template you’ll use to speed up formatting, and the ChatGPT prompts you'll use to generate your document.
How to Watch This Course4:38
In this lecture, I show you how to watch any Udemy course fast and how to leave "Notes", or bookmarks, on the video timeline so that you can return to important sections.

How Everything Works Together2:48
In this lecture, I explain how each tool in the tool chain works together to bring you from an initial idea to a published Amazon book.
What is ChatGPT and How Does It Work?4:20
In this lecture, I explain how ChatGPT converts simple human-readable "prompts" into text and images for book creation and marketing.
Section Project: Visit ChatGPT and Try It Out0:17

Opening the ChatGPT Prompts File with Google Docs1:54
This video explains how to use iib.pub/chatGPT-prompts-edit to open the prompts file in Google Docs.
Log In to Your ChatGPT Account or Create One2:35
Create a free ChatGPT account to begin writing your book today.
Selecting a Writing Niche with ChatGPT3:31
Use ChatGPT to brainstorm profitable niches/genres and pick a clear, marketable direction.
Downloading the ChatGPT Prompts File0:07
This document explains how to download the prompts file and open it in any local editor.
Opening the ChatGPT Prompts File with Microsoft Word2:43
This lecture demonstrates how to download the ChatGPT Prompts file and edit it in Microsoft Word.
Section Project: Select Your Writing Niche with ChatGPT0:25
Lock in your niche/genre and write a simple “book promise” you’ll build the draft around.

Building an Outline/Table of Contents3:26
Generate a clean, logical Table of Contents that makes the book easy to write and easy to read.
Building a Word-Count Map2:27
Turn your outline into a word plan so that every chapter has a target length and your book stays on track.
Building a Chapter-Writing Prompt Pack2:27
Create a reusable set of prompts that tells ChatGPT exactly what to write for each chapter.
Incorporating Figure References2:21
Add figure placeholders the right way so images stay organized and match the manuscript structure.
Section Project: Build a Chapter-Writing Prompt Pack with ChatGPT0:29
Finish your prompts, word-count targets, and figure plan so drafting becomes mostly “plug and play.”

Generating the Text for Each Chapter6:08
Use your prompt pack to produce chapter drafts quickly while keeping tone, structure, and length consistent.
Generating Images for Each Figure Reference2:57
Create the images you planned, keep them labeled, and prepare them for easy insertion into your manuscript.
Section Project: Generate Your Manuscript Body0:26
Generate your first full pass: chapter text + figure images, ready to assemble in the template.

Login to Your Google Account or Create One3:40
You need to be logged in to Google to use Google Docs (note: your already logged in if you use Gmail).
Starting Google Docs and Opening the Nonfiction Template3:31
Open a ready-made template so you’re not formatting from scratch and can begin writing immediately.
Copying the Chapter Text to the Template3:23
Paste drafts into the template cleanly and keep headings/styles consistent for a professional look.
Copying the Figures to the Template1:57
Insert images in the right spots, size them consistently, and keep captions/placement readable.
Cropping Figures in Google Docs1:36
How to crop images to display only the needed information.
Section Project: Build Your Manuscript Body0:23
Assemble a complete manuscript draft in Google Docs using the template, including text and figures.

Types of Editing3:03
An overview of the four fundamental types of editing: developmental editing (during outlining), line and copy editing (using automated tools like Grammarly) and proofreading by leading a crowd.
Why Editing Is So Important2:09
My lessons learned the hard way regarding the cost of not editing (bad reviews) and the cost of professional editing ($300 to $500). Ultimately, I go with DIY editing and explain how to do it.
Spiral vs Waterfall Editing2:47
Two fundamentally different editing philosophies: 1) Write, edit, write, edit, write, edit vs 2) First draft, edit, second draft, proofread.
Built-in Google Docs Editing Features3:05
How to use Google Docs' native editing features.
Installing and Running Grammarly3:45
Add Grammarly to your workflow for an extra layer of polish and quick style improvements.
Section Project: Copy Edit Your Manuscript0:23
Complete a light but effective edit pass so your draft is clean enough to publish confidently.

Fill in the Remainder of the Template Fields4:34
Finish front matter/back matter and any remaining template sections so nothing is missing at upload time.
Update and Maintain Your Table of Contents3:29
Update your TOC with every major edit before downloading.
Reviewing and Revising Your Manuscript1:50
Review and modify your manuscript as needed.
Download Your Manuscript Ready for Publication2:17
Export the right file formats and confirm your manuscript is publication-ready for KDP.
Section Project: Finish and Download Your Manuscript0:24
Produce your final manuscript file(s) and store them in a simple folder system for publishing.

What Makes a Book Cover Look Professional4:28
This lecture explains the main qualities that make a book cover look strong, clear, and marketable. Students will learn to notice factors like visual hierarchy, readability, genre fit, and overall polish.
Generating and Saving Your Book Cover with ChatGPT2:44
Create a cover image, save it properly, and understand the basics of cover requirements.
Book Cover Creation Super Prompt3:51
This prompt lists all the graphics options that ChatGPT and I could find for creating a book cover. Known as the Book Cover Creation Super Prompt.
Generating Your Amazon Book Description and Keywords with ChatGPT2:34
Produce a strong Amazon description plus keyword ideas that match real buyer intent.
Building a 3D Book Cover for Marketing2:01
This lecture shows students how to create a 3D version of their book cover for promotional use. A 3D cover can make a book look more finished and can be useful in ads, course pages, websites, and marketing graphics.
Section Project: Generate the Other Information Required for KDP Publication0:24
Build your “KDP upload packet”: cover, description and keywords.

Requirements

Basic computer skills: you can use a web browser, create/open files, and copy/paste text and images.
A Google account (free) and reliable internet access to use ChatGPT, Google Docs/Drive, and Amazon KDP.

Description

Write your book faster with ChatGPT AI — then prepare it for Amazon KDP self-publishing.

Have you ever wanted to write a book, but got stuck before you even finished the first chapter?

Maybe you had an idea, but no outline.

Maybe you started writing, but the project became messy.

Maybe you wanted to publish on Amazon KDP, but the whole process felt confusing.

This course gives you a clear, practical, step-by-step system for using ChatGPT AI, Google Docs, Grammarly, and Amazon KDP to plan, write, edit, assemble, and publish your book.

This is not a theory course.

This is a book production workflow.

You will learn how to move from:

Book idea
Niche or genre
Target reader
Outline
Word-count map
Chapter-writing prompts
Draft manuscript
Edited document
Book cover, description, and keywords
Kindle eBook and paperback publication on Amazon KDP

Instead of asking ChatGPT to “write me a book” and hoping for the best, you will learn how to guide the process in a much more organized way.

You will build the book first — then use ChatGPT to help you write it.

A Mostly Free Browser-Based Writing System

This course focuses on tools you can use directly in a web browser.

You will learn how to use:

ChatGPT AI to brainstorm, outline, draft, rewrite, expand, and improve your book
Google Drive to organize your writing project
Google Docs to assemble and format your manuscript
Grammarly and Google Docs editing tools to clean up your writing
Amazon KDP to publish your Kindle eBook and print-on-demand paperback
Microsoft Word as an optional alternative to Google Docs

You do not need expensive writing software to follow the core workflow.

You need basic computer skills, a browser, an internet connection, and the desire to finally get your book moving.

What You’ll Learn

In this course, you will learn how to:

Use ChatGPT to choose a focused nonfiction niche or fiction genre
Define a target reader so your book has a clear purpose
Create a strong outline/Table of Contents
Build a word-count map so your book reaches the right length
Create a chapter-writing prompt pack
Generate draft chapter text with ChatGPT
Rewrite, expand, and improve AI-assisted writing
Add figure references and generate supporting images
Assemble your manuscript in a Google Docs template
Apply heading styles and maintain a clean Table of Contents
Edit your manuscript using Google Docs and Grammarly
Generate a book cover concept, book description, and keywords
Upload your files to Amazon KDP
Publish a Kindle eBook
Publish a print-on-demand paperback
Understand basic metadata, pricing, previews, updates, and sales monitoring

Write Nonfiction or Fiction

This course includes coverage for both nonfiction and fiction writers.

For nonfiction, you will learn how to turn your knowledge, experience, or research into a structured book.

That might include:

How-to books
Short guides
Instructional books
Business books
Self-help books
Educational books
Technical or process-based books

For fiction, you will learn how to use ChatGPT to help with:

Genre selection
Plot ideas
Characters
Settings
Chapter planning
Drafting scenes
Revising and expanding your story

The fiction section includes a demonstration of using ChatGPT to help develop a book idea, outline the story world, and draft the manuscript in a more collaborative way.

Why This Course Works

Many new writers make the same mistake with ChatGPT.

They type one huge prompt, generate a rough draft, and then wonder why the result feels generic, uneven, or unfinished.

This course teaches a better approach.

You will learn how to break the process into manageable steps:

Plan the book before writing
Give ChatGPT better instructions
Work chapter by chapter
Keep your manuscript organized
Edit before publishing
Prepare the files KDP actually needs

That structure matters.

A book is not just a pile of words.

A book needs a reader, a promise, a structure, a manuscript, a cover, a description, keywords, formatting, and a publishing plan.

This course shows you how those pieces fit together.

Who This Course Is For

This course is for:

First-time authors who want a simple way to begin
Nonfiction writers who want to turn their knowledge into a book
Fiction writers who want help planning and drafting stories
Self-publishers who want a repeatable production system
Content creators who want to turn ideas into books
Busy professionals and retirees who want to write in short, focused sessions
Anyone interested in ChatGPT, writing, and Amazon KDP self-publishing

You do not need to be a technology expert.

You do not need to be a professional writer.

You do not need to understand publishing before you begin.

You just need to follow the process one step at a time.

Start Writing Your Book with ChatGPT AI

Writing a book can feel overwhelming when you try to figure out everything at once.

This course simplifies the process.

You will learn how to use ChatGPT AI as a practical writing assistant, Google Docs as your manuscript workspace, Grammarly as an editing helper, and Amazon KDP as your publishing platform.

By the end of the course, you will understand how to go from blank page to publication-ready manuscript using a clear, repeatable workflow.

Enroll today and start building your book with ChatGPT AI.

I'll see you in the classroom,

---Brian

Who this course is for:

First-time authors who want a simple, step-by-step way to write and publish a book without getting overwhelmed by tools.
Busy professionals and retirees who want a fast, mostly free workflow they can follow in short sessions.
Nonfiction “how-to” writers who want to turn knowledge into a clean Kindle-ready book using prompts, templates, and checklists.
Fiction writers who want a structured way to go from genre choice to outline, draft chapters, and publish on KDP.
Self-publishers and content creators who want to publish more consistently by using a repeatable ChatGPT + Google Docs + KDP production system.

Writing a Book with ChatGPT AI: Amazon KDP Self-publishing

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 11min

Background3 lectures • 7min

Selecting Your Writing Niche with ChatGPT6 lectures • 11min

Building a Chapter-Writing Prompt Pack with ChatGPT5 lectures • 11min

Writing Your Book with ChatGPT3 lectures • 10min

Copying Chapters and Images to the Book Template in Google Docs6 lectures • 15min

Automated Copy Editing with Google Docs and Grammarly6 lectures • 15min

Full Chapter 2 Demonstration1 lecture • 5min

Completing and Downloading Your Book5 lectures • 13min

Generating Other Needed Material with ChatGPT6 lectures • 16min

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