KBoards Writers' Cafe
The KBoards Writers' Cafe is a long-running forum for Kindle self-publishers, now quieter but still open, with an archive of early KDP discussion.
At a glance
- Price
- Free (Free to join; paid ads and book promotions are sold separately.)
- Platforms
- Web
- Outputs KDP-ready files
- Not stated
- Touches your KDP account
- Not stated
- Categories
- Communities & Forums
- Last checked
- 2026-11-09
Summary
The Writers' Cafe on KBoards, originally KindleBoards, was a central forum for indie authors in the early Kindle years and still takes new posts in 2026, though activity is much lower than at its peak. The site is owned by VerticalScope, a forum network, and sells banner ads and book promotion slots. Its rules ban self-promotion inside posts; authors may promote in their signature and keep one thread per book in the Book Bazaar section.
Best for
- Researching how KDP practices developed over time
Pros
- Searchable archive of more than a decade of KDP discussion
- Clear promotion rules with a separate Book Bazaar area
Cons
- Low activity now; many older threads are out of date
- Recent threads include service sellers and promotion offers
Alternatives
- r/selfpublish: r/selfpublish is a Reddit community for self-published authors to discuss publishing, distribution and marketing beyond any single platform.
- r/KDP: r/KDP is the main Reddit community for Amazon KDP publishers to ask practical questions and share results.
- Absolute Write Water Cooler: Absolute Write Water Cooler is a free, moderated writers' forum known for its Bewares board, where members report on publishers, agents and services.
Sources
Facts on this page come from the vendor and these pages. Prices change; confirm on the vendor site.
- https://www.kboards.com/threads/faqs-rules-tips-and-forum-decorum-for-the-writers-cafe.41454/
- https://scribecount.com/author-resource/indie-author-communities/kboards-indie-author-community
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