Author Command Tools
Free KDP tools, publishing calculators, author generators, and book marketing resources for indie authors who want to write smarter, publish better, and build stronger book listings.
Free Tools for Indie Authors
KDP Royalty Calculator
Estimate Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and expanded distribution royalties before choosing your book price.
Open ToolBook Description Generator
Create stronger Amazon book descriptions, blurbs, hooks, and reader-focused sales copy.
Open ToolBook Title Generator
Generate title and subtitle ideas for fiction, nonfiction, journals, workbooks, and KDP books.
Open ToolKDP Keyword Guide
Learn how to choose better Amazon KDP keywords and improve book discovery.
Read GuidePen Name Generator
Create author name ideas that fit your genre, reader expectations, and publishing brand.
Open ToolBook Review Helper
Help readers turn their honest thoughts into a clear, helpful book review they can copy and paste. Share this TOOL's page URL with readers at the end of your book when asking for reviews.
Provide readers with the Amazon book link so they know exactly where to return and post their review. If adding this tool to your book's back matter, you may need to update the manuscript after Amazon approves the book, then republish with the review link included. See Sample below.
Sample Review Request for Your Book
Copy, customize, and place this request in the back matter of your book to encourage readers to leave honest reviews.
A Quick Favor Before You Go
Thank you for reading The Indie Author Toolkit.
If you found this guide helpful, would you consider leaving a brief review on Amazon?
Reviews help other aspiring authors discover the book and make informed decisions about whether it might be useful for their publishing journey.
You do not need to write a long review. Even a few honest sentences about what you found helpful can make a difference.
Leave Your Review Here:
https://amzn.to/3PKvUDI
Need help writing a review?
Visit the free guide:
https://www.mykindlebooks.net/authorcommandtools/how-to-write-a-book-review/
The guide includes simple examples, review-writing tips, and a free Book Review Helper tool that can help you organize your thoughts and create a clear review based on your honest reading experience.
Thank you for your support, and best wishes on your writing and publishing journey.
— Bruce Goldwell
Click the button below to copy this sample review request. Paste it into WordPress, Word, or your manuscript editor, then customize it with your book title, Amazon review link, and author name. You can also use AI to rewrite or personalize the wording to better match your voice and audience.
What Is Author Command Tools?
Author Command Tools is a free publishing resource hub created to help indie authors, Amazon KDP publishers, self-published writers, and creator entrepreneurs make better book decisions.
Instead of guessing your royalties, struggling with titles, or wondering how to describe your book, these tools give you a faster starting point.
Who These Author Tools Are For
- Amazon KDP authors
- Indie authors
- Self-published writers
- Low-content book creators
- Journal and workbook publishers
- Fiction and nonfiction authors
- Authors building a long-term publishing brand
Why Free KDP Tools Matter
Publishing a book is not only about writing. Authors also need to understand pricing, royalties, keywords, titles, descriptions, positioning, and reader expectations.
A strong book listing can help readers understand what your book offers. A weak listing can cause a good book to be ignored.
These tools are designed to help authors improve the front-end decisions that affect discovery, clicks, and sales.
Start With These Core Author Tasks
Calculate your royalties
Before publishing, estimate how much you may earn per sale based on your book price, format, printing cost, and projected sales.
Create a stronger book description
A book description should create interest, explain the reader benefit, and give browsers a reason to buy or read.
Choose a better title
A good title should be clear, memorable, searchable, and aligned with reader expectations.
Improve your KDP keywords
Better keywords can help Amazon understand your book and connect it with relevant reader searches.
Build your author identity
A pen name or author brand should fit the genre, audience, and long-term publishing strategy.
Author Command Tools FAQ
Are these tools free?
Yes. These tools are free to use as publishing aids for authors and KDP publishers.
Can I use these tools for Amazon KDP?
Yes. The tools are designed with Amazon KDP authors in mind, but they can also help authors publishing on other platforms.
Do these tools replace official Amazon KDP information?
No. Use these tools for planning and brainstorming. Always confirm final royalty, pricing, and publishing details inside your official KDP account.
Will these tools guarantee book sales?
No tool can guarantee sales. Book success depends on many factors, including the cover, title, description, keywords, category fit, reviews, price, market demand, and promotion.
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Free Amazon eBooks – Authors Helping Authors
Calling All Authors — Join Our “Authors Helping Authors” Facebook Group!
Are you an author looking for genuine support, collaboration, and visibility? Our community is rebuilding the spirit of the 2011 author network that helped so many indie writers rise together.
Here’s What You’ll Find Inside:
- Collaborative Promotions: Share your book’s free days, launch events, and seasonal specials with supportive authors who’ll help amplify your reach.
- Review Exchange Network: Get and give honest reviews to boost credibility on Amazon and Goodreads.
- Community Growth: Learn proven strategies, share resources, and connect with others who believe in helping one another succeed.
- Seasonal Campaigns: Join themed promotions and group book events that help drive fresh readers to your titles year-round.
Whether you’re publishing your first book or managing a growing catalog, this community is designed to help independent authors grow together.
Join the Facebook GroupBuild Your Author Command System
Use the tools, improve your book listing, and keep building your publishing catalog one smart decision at a time.