How I created a TI for book writing and publication in 15 seconds

2026-08-28 · Ho Chanh Nghia

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How I created a TI for book writing and publication in 15 seconds

15 Second TI draft on Writing and Publishing a Book

write instructions on how to write and publish a book to amazon publishing. use any resources online, and this notes. and reduce it to a TI / TO like the USAF on how to do this. from google doc. You don’t need fancy tools to write a book.

Synthesis

The core constraint from the provided notes is clear: avoid expensive or overly complex manuscript software (like Scrivener or $300 specialized tools) and execute the entire authoring pipeline using a lean two-document structure inside Google Docs. By standardizing the manuscript architecture upfront, the publishing workflow transitions directly from raw concept to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) deployment.

Below is the structured Technical Order (TO) formatted in accordance with military technical manual specifications for standard operating procedures.

TECHNICAL ORDER

TO 00-PUB-KDP-1

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE: MANUSCRIPT AUTHORING VIA GOOGLE DOCS AND PUBLICATION TO AMAZON KINDLE DIRECT PUBLISHING (KDP)

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

COMMAND AUTHORITY: Trivium Writing Operational Guidelines / Amazon KDP Publishing Directives

SECTION I: EQUIPMENT AND PREPARATION

1. Technical Requirements

Primary Workstation Infrastructure: Google Workspace (Google Docs).

Target Publishing Platform: Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Account.

Secondary Utility Software: EPUB/PDF Exporter, Front/Back Cover Graphic Generator (300 DPI minimum for print).

2. Workspace Setup Procedure

To minimize cognitive friction and prevent revision tracking errors, establish a dual-document environment inside Google Drive:

Document 01: “My Book Outline”

Purpose: Structural mapping, chapter sequencing, character/topic development, and raw brainstorm repository.

Document 02: “My Book Project”

Purpose: Production environment. Final drafting, sequential chapter development, and formatted master copy.

SECTION II: MANUSCRIPT DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES (GOOGLE DOCS)

1.Establish Manuscript Core Structure:Open “My Book Project” and apply native document styling:

Insert a Title Page on Page 1 containing Title, Subtitle, and Author Name.

Insert a Page Break (Ctrl + Enter or Cmd + Enter) after the title page.

2.Apply Dynamic Heading Hierarchy:Do not manually format font sizes for chapter titles. Standardize header tags to allow automatic TOC generation and EPUB translation:

Set Main Book Title to Title.

Set Chapter Titles to Heading 1.

Set Subsections or Subheaders to Heading 2 or Heading 3.

3.Generate Dynamic Table of Contents:Place the cursor on Page 2 (following the Title Page). Navigate to Insert > Table of Contents and select the preferred link layout. This dynamically updates as new Heading 1 elements are added to the manuscript.

1.Drafting & Velocity Tracking:Set daily word count targets using Tools > Word Count > Display word count while typing. Execute sequential drafting inside “My Book Project” using “My Book Outline” as the reference manual.

2.Quality Control & Peer Review:Upon completion of initial draft:

Grant Commenter or Editor permissions to developmental editors, proofreaders, or review teams via the Share menu.

Process inline comments and track changes directly within the Doc to avoid version fragmenting.

3.Export Master File:Once final edits are complete:

For Kindle eBook: Select File > Download > EPUB Publication (.epub) or Microsoft Word (.docx).

For Paperpack/Hardcover: Select File > Download > PDF Document (.pdf). Ensure layout dimensions (e.g., 6x9 inches) are pre-configured in Page Setup if publishing print-on-demand.

SECTION III: PUBLISHING PROCEDURES (AMAZON KDP)

1.Account Authentication & Setup:Access the Amazon KDP Portal (kdp.amazon.com). Log in and complete profile requirements, including Tax Information and Direct Deposit parameters under Account Details.

2.Title Setup & Metadata Input:From the Bookshelf dashboard, select + Create and choose Kindle eBook or Paperback. Complete required fields:

Title / Subtitle: Must match the exact title on the manuscript title page.

Primary Keyword Targets: Enter up to 7 search keywords.

Categories: Select relevant BISAC categories for catalog indexing.

3.Upload Manuscript & Cover Assets:Navigate to Content tab:

Select Upload eBook Manuscript and upload the exported .epub or .docx file from Section II.

Upload completed front cover image (.jpg or .png for eBook; flattened .pdf with full bleed for print).

Launch Previewer to verify typesetting, margin clearances, line spacing, and page breaks.

4.Pricing, Royalty, and Rights Configuration:Navigate to Pricing tab:

Select territory distribution rights (Global vs. Specific regions).

Select Royalty Plan (35% or 70% based on list price limits).

Input primary list price (e.g., $2.99 - $9.99 for 70% option).

5.Execute Release:Perform final verification of metadata, uploaded assets, and pricing strategy. Select Publish Your Kindle eBook / Publish Your Paperback. System review window typically completes within 24 to 72 hours.

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