KDP Activity Books
Word search, sudoku and other activity books published on Amazon KDP
Video published Oct 9, 2026 by Sean Dollwet
Startup cost: Low startup cost (puzzle-generating software, cover design) (our estimate; the video doesn’t give figures)
Source video
Sean Dollwet · 5 Digital Products I Would Start If I Were Starting From Zero ↗
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What It Is
You create books where buyers fill something in on every page: word searches, sudoku, mazes, puzzle collections or simple coloring books. Online tools generate the puzzles, you choose the layout and theme, export the pages and a cover, and upload the PDF to Amazon KDP, which prints each copy when it's ordered. The creator shows a 100-plus puzzle word search book he estimates at $13,000 to $22,000 a month.
The Pitch
He suggests this for creative beginners or people whose first language isn't English, since there's little writing involved and the books are faster to make than nonfiction.
Who It’s Best For
People who like puzzles or simple design work and want an easier entry into self-publishing.
The Truth (as we see it)
He points out the catch himself: because it's the easiest route, lots of people take it, so plain puzzle books face heavy competition and need a distinct theme or audience. The sales figures are estimates from his own software. He also says his Co-author tool will add puzzle generation soon, and promotes his paid mentorship.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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