Hi everyone, I’m A.x. Hale, happy to join the community. I’m brand-new to KDP self-publishing. I released my first nonfiction eBook, Fueling the Night Shift, on July 30, 2026. This book delivers tailored nutrition guidance exclusively for night shift workers, focusing on midnight sugar cravings, disrupted hunger hormones and sustainable shift-work eating habits. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HC52ZHYT Since launch, I’m seeing zero organic traffic, zero sales, and most importantly, zero reviews. Without any social proof, conversion is nearly impossible. I don’t have an existing email audience, and I’ve started building organic content on Pinterest and X to connect with my target readers, but progress is very slow. I want to stick strictly to Amazon’s TOS and avoid risky tactics that lead to removed reviews or account penalties. I’m curious to hear from other authors publishing tight niche nonfiction: What safe, long-term strategies did you use to land your first set of honest early reviews for a brand-new release with no pre-built audience? Are there specific ARC workflows or reader outreach approaches you found most effective for shift-worker / wellness niches? Thank you all for any insights you can share.

Hi..I just wanted to get an understanding of how publish flow works in terms of the subscription. When it says $299 per month does that mean regardless if you make a book or not you will get charged that amount. If it takes longer than a month to create a book does it mean you continue paying the $299 regardless. So whether you make a book or not you’re automatically charged $299 or have I misunderstood it?