Keywords for Books: Reach More Readers and Sell More Books

Dale L. Roberts

Jul 2026 · Self-Publishing with Dale Book 10 · One Jacked Monkey, LLC

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Struggling to get your book discovered on Amazon?

Learn how to use keywords to boost visibility, reach more readers, and sell more books—without guessing or wasting time on ineffective strategies.

You’ve got the cover, the content, and the passion. But if readers can’t find your book, they can’t buy it. In this updated 2026 edition, Dale L. Roberts—award-winning author of Amazon Keywords for Books—shows you exactly how to choose, place, and leverage keywords that make Amazon’s algorithm work for you.

As Book 10 in the Self-Publishing with Dale series and winner of five book awards, this comprehensive guide gives you the latest tools, tactics, and examples for keyword research that actually drives sales.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

- Fill your 7 KDP backend keyword slots with high-converting terms

- Use keywords to improve your book description and metadata

- Harness Amazon Advertising for keyword research and sales growth

- Find relevant, profitable keywords using free and paid tools

- Align your keywords with your marketing strategy for lasting impact

Whether you’re a first-time indie author or a seasoned self-publisher, this book gives you the proven methods to increase your book’s discoverability and connect with more readers.

Get Keywords for Books today and start turning searches into sales.

Struggling to get your book discovered on Amazon? Learn how to use keywords to boost visibility, reach more readers, and sell more books—without guessing or wasting time on ineffective strategies. You’ve got the cover, the content, and the passion. But if readers can’t find your book, they can’t ...

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About the author

Dale L. Roberts is a bestselling author, award-winning content creator, and trusted voice in the self-publishing space. With over 50 books and 43 literary awards to his name—including five for this very book—he has built a thriving author business by mastering the art of discoverability. As the founder of the Self-Publishing with Dale YouTube channels, with more than 125,000 subscribers combined, Dale has helped thousands of indie authors improve their metadata, choose winning keywords, and leverage Amazon’s algorithm for better visibility. From his early experiments with backend keywords to managing high-performing Amazon Ads campaigns, Dale has learned what works and what wastes time, so you don’t have to. His no-fluff approach will help you turn searches into sales and keep your books discoverable for years to come.

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