Passive income: NO

Earning passive income from publishing a book is possible but challenging. Most people do not achieve significant passive income solely from book sales. Success often requires a combination of quality content, effective marketing, and leveraging platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. Automation can help, such as using tools for marketing and sales tracking, but consistent income usually requires ongoing effort. Only a few outliers achieve substantial passive income, often due to a large following or niche expertise. Many believe publishing a book will lead to quick passive income, but this is a myth. Realistically, it becomes passive for those with strong marketing skills and a unique, in-demand topic. For most, it requires continuous promotion and updates to maintain sales.