Frequently asked questions

Most self-published trivia books run 100–500 questions, typically grouped into rounds of 10–20. Pick a count that fits your trim size and price point — 200–300 is a common sweet spot for a paperback.

Start from a clear theme and audience, brainstorm sub-topics, then write questions from primary sources (official sites, reference books, documentaries). Don't copy from existing trivia books. Pro users can also generate batches with AI and edit the results.

Set a difficulty per project (easy, medium, hard, mixed). A common pattern is 40% easy, 40% medium, 20% hard so casual players stay engaged and enthusiasts still get a challenge.

Prefer historical, biographical, and rules-based facts over current standings, ages, or 'most recent' records. When you must use time-sensitive facts, note the as-of date in the answer.

Decade nostalgia (80s, 90s), movies and TV, sports, music, Bible, history, geography, and fandom-specific books tend to perform well. Niche themes with a passionate audience often outsell broad general-knowledge books.

Multiple choice, true/false, and open-answer. Each renders correctly in the on-screen preview and the exported PDF, including answer keys and optional fun-fact explanations.

Both work. Questions-then-answers within each round is easier to play solo; a dedicated answer section at the back is better for group/host play. The exporter generates a linked Index and Solutions section either way.

Popular trim sizes are 6×9 in and 8.5×11 in. KDP paperbacks require a minimum of 24 pages. The exporter lets you pick a KDP-compatible trim size and produces a print-ready interior PDF.

Yes — large-print trivia is a strong sub-niche, especially for seniors. It's usually a separate edition with bigger type and fewer questions per page.

Generally yes, under nominative fair use, as long as you're referring to the thing by its name and not implying endorsement. Add a clear 'unofficial and unauthorized' disclaimer, avoid logos and cover art, and never use a trademarked name in your book's title in a way that implies official affiliation. This is general information, not legal advice — consult a lawyer for your specific case.

Trivia books don't require formal citations, but you should fact-check every question against at least two reputable sources and keep your notes in case a fact is challenged.

KDP allows AI-generated content as long as you disclose it during publishing. You're still responsible for accuracy, originality, and any rights issues — review and edit every AI-generated question before publishing.

Yes. The export step lets you choose a KDP-compatible trim size, validates internal PDF links (Index, Solutions, Back to Questions, Back to Index), and produces a print-ready interior file you can upload directly.

KDP is faster, keeps creative control, and pays higher per-unit royalties; traditional publishing offers distribution and editorial support but is hard to break into for trivia. Most new trivia authors start with KDP.

Paperback is the default. Hardcover is worth adding for gift-oriented titles. Ebook generally sells poorly for trivia because the flip-page question/answer format doesn't translate well to e-readers.

Most self-published trivia paperbacks sell between $7.99 and $14.99. Check the top results for your niche on Amazon and price within the range buyers in that category already expect.

Search broad terms ('trivia book'), then narrow into sub-niches with engaged audiences but fewer competing titles — for example, '90s movie trivia for adults' rather than 'general trivia'. Look at best-seller rank and review counts to gauge demand.

Share advance copies with friends, family, niche communities, and book reviewers in your theme. Add a polite review request on the last page of the book and in the back-matter.

A series usually wins. Each new title in a themed series (e.g. 'Decades Trivia: 70s, 80s, 90s') lifts sales of the others and gives loyal readers more to buy.

Yes. Pro plans include a monthly AI-generation allowance, and you can purchase additional credit packs anytime from the Account & usage page. Purchased credits never expire and are used automatically after your monthly allowance runs out.