How to Make A+ Content on Amazon/Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) // FREE marketing feature on Amazon

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How to Make A+ Content on Amazon/Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) // FREE marketing feature on Amazon

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Bethany Atazadeh - YA Fantasy Author

Күн бұрын

Most authors don't use this free marketing tool called A+ Content (including myself) but it is a really fun, easy way to get readers excited about your book! And as you can see from this video, it only takes 15-30 minutes to create your own A+ content on KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)... watch me create my own A+ content for the first time in this video!
LINKS YOU MIGHT NEED:
◦ How to use Canva for Authors (VIDEO): • Canva Tutorial for Wri...
◦ A+ Content Guidelines: kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/top...
◦ Canva Graphic Design Website: www.canva.com
◦ The Stolen Kingdom A+ Content: www.amazon.com/dp/B07S6STFYQ
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◦ THE STOLEN KINGDOM: books2read.com/thestolenkingdom
◦ THE JINNI KEY: books2read.com/thejinnikey
◦ THE CURSED HUNTER: books2read.com/thecursedhunter
◦ THE ENCHANTED CROWN: books2read.com/theenchantedcrown
◦ The Stolen Kingdom Audiobook: www.audible.com/pd/B088FVQNJK...
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📚 M Y S E L F P U B L I S H I N G C O U R S E :
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◦ Novel Planner Notebook (mug cover): amzn.to/3hYnzYo
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◦ WRITING STICKERS & the book launch planner (10% off discount code is BETHANY10): stoneridgestickers.com/?ref=Q...
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◦ DRAFT2DIGITAL: www.draft2digital.com/bethany...
💬 L E T ' S C O N N E C T 💬
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Instagram | / authorbethanyatazadeh
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Patreon | / bethanyatazadeh
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Thanks for watching!
❤️ Bethany
Note: some of these links are affiliate links and will support me with a little extra income at no extra cost to you. :)
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@dianajames5577 2 жыл бұрын

Your timing on this is phenomenal (and a bit frightening) because I was just working on my A+ this morning after having seen a video that mentioned it a few days ago . . . and I needed a break. I love Canva and use it all the time. Thank you so much for all your content! I look forward to your videos every week. Once I discovered your channel a few months ago, I started binge-watching everything you've made. You are truly inspiring and a joy to spend virtual time with. Best wishes to your and your beautiful family!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha no way! That's awesome. And agreed, canva is the best. :) So glad you enjoyed the video, thank you!

@mlbullbooks 6 ай бұрын

Great tutorial video. I never made any A + Content, but I think I'm gonna try to create an author header and 3 modules for my debut novel. Thanks for sharing! 🦋👍

@Jacquelinenht1 Жыл бұрын

Incredible timing in the subject matter. I love your tutorials. Bethany, I’m not as computer literate as you. I don’t need you to elaborate more, you’re wonderful with explanations, but you talk and move very fast. It’s rare that I can zero in on the point of interest before you’re off to the next point. It’s likely age-related but I hate missing the point on content because of this difficulty. Even pausing isn’t sufficient in many cases because the flash jumps are so small they don’t make sense in one second clips. Regardless, I do enjoy you and your contagious enthusiasm. You’ve taught me so much. Today I learned what A+ content is, though I wont be able to make something like this, I can play around with it. Thanks!

@5Gburn 7 ай бұрын

I learned about A+ content even existing yesterday on a BookBrush tutorial. Exciting to see Bethany go through the process!

@sarahhodge5738 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you could makes those! That looks so good! I've played around with Canva before, but I've never made anything I thought was marketing worthy.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know either! They turned out to be so easy though, I hope you give it a shot!

@tiawright9682 2 жыл бұрын

OMG you are the cutest!!!! It IS so exciting to learn all the new things in KDP!!! Thanks for this video girl!!! 🙌🏼❤️

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!

@authorkellybyrne 4 ай бұрын

Hi Bethany - thanks for this tutorial, it was terrific. Your final product looked amazing! I would say though, Amazon has a rule against using regular reviews from readers on A+ content, so people should probably be careful there. They can use a review if it's from a prominent person, but not just a rave review from a fan. Just wanted to let you know - which, by now, I'm sure you're aware since this video was made a year ago. Anyway - thanks for all of your helpful videos. Your content is really great! 😊

@AuthorJenniferKrigbaum 2 жыл бұрын

I did NOT know you could customize the size on Canva! 🤦‍♀️ thank you so much for this video!! You do the experimenting and we get to benefit from your hard work! Haha definitely saving this video for the future when I get to this stage 😊

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yay! I love learning new things about Canva, there's so much more I still don't know but it's the best! So glad you enjoyed the video! :D

@MandiGraceAuthor Жыл бұрын

I did not know this was a thing!! I should try this!

@sarahhays3503 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip. I was wondering how to do A plus content for months.

@esthermarieandujar 2 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful! I enjoyed that you took us through the journey. Feels very real and personal.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you liked it!

@shenellmaye11 2 жыл бұрын

HONESTLY I was searching your channel last week for this video lol. I love the way you teach it is like talking to a friend lol. I am glad I watched I was wondering how to do the split image . I used a wide and three small for my 3 book series. I love it and plan to add the content to all of my books .

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay perfect timing! Haha so glad you enjoyed it and that you were able to use the info! :D

@snipercwf Жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful, thank you!

@garnellwallace5594 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen this on other author's page but had no idea what it was or how to create it. I'll definitely give this a try.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha same here! I was like, how the heck did they do that? And then I discovered this and was so excited!

@tashl4682 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying it today Bethany. I like what you did! Love it!!!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! So glad you like it, and excited to hear how yours turns out!

@angietaylor5256 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo COOL! I don’t even have my book uploaded yet but this was WAY COOL🥰♥️

@cassie_hart 2 жыл бұрын

Was so cool seeing you do this. I REALLY need to get mine sorted but... lol this is the kick in the pants I needed. thank you!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay so glad it was helpful Cassie! :D

@zrienkersh1475 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you!

@EmmaBennetAuthor 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I’ve just started an AuthorTube channel and am in awe of yours!x

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!

@katiemarie8580 2 жыл бұрын

Ah that's so cool!! I've seen those pictures around but never knew what it was or how to do it. Thanks for this!!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks Katie! It was super fun (and I was the same way, I had no idea how people were creating them haha)

@authorjoannawhite 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this. When I get my book covers redone someone told me I should do this so now I have at least something to go off of

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! So glad you enjoyed it and that you might give it a try!

@baharhoshyar6752 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! You always teach us so much!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so happy you liked it, thank you!

@aedynbrooks6900 2 жыл бұрын

I love it!! I'm going to play with this!!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it, and hope you have fun making the content too!

@sarahhays3503 7 ай бұрын

thanks for the video. I didn't have a clue how to add the three strips until I watched your content.

@BethanyAtazadeh 7 ай бұрын

glad it helped!

@debbiehyde6601 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I love this.

@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@wellbeingadvocate Жыл бұрын

Omg!!! Thank you!!!

@danapratola 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so helpful. Thanks a lot!!💖

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm so happy to hear that!

@heatherkirchhoffwritesya 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

@adamjscholte583 2 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, another totally cool vid.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@j.s.ramirez4670 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Way to show us the messy process (good on you for catching that typo! I've missed things like that before). :) Connection is better than perfection!

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes! Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it!

@christerlende6183 Жыл бұрын

Really really helpful!!

@BethanyAtazadeh Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it! :)

@Theindianfreelancer Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I would probably use Canva frames...

@mikecook_author 2 жыл бұрын

I just completed A+ Content for the first time. Let’s see it it receives the 10% conversion rate Amazon says.

@darryljohnson6355 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I like this; thank you

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@Judyssma Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@jeanshelbybooks4154 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! Way over my technical skills though. 😆😆

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean! And it's not that hard, I promise!

@Desertphile 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mtolivesecurityshipping5455 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use another software like, Krita, and just cut the image into three slices?

@mehditeimoori7649 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bethany, appreciate for your video, I have a question? I used your suggestion template 1940-1800 to create images ,then I used 1800 and 610 px images for A+content with 3 splited images, but after uploaded the images to Amazon A+, in preview and before submit it, it looks not good , do you have any idea for better image size? do you have any experience witch size better works?Thanks

@brotherkiarre 2 жыл бұрын

Good day. This was so informative. Were you able to find out what the best sizing for the images were?

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I think I also tried the 610 possibility, and it wasn't perfect either, so I ended up just slightly resizing the photos to match within canva, and that worked out just fine.

@hardrolls28 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your hard cover books published?

@ClaudiaBelle 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video on to make KZfaq banners? Strangely I can't seem to make size that will fit.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

I don't, but search Vanessa Lau + youtube banners, I think that's where I learned how to make mine! :)

@ClaudiaBelle 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make trailers for books using canva? Also how do get you content noticed on Amazon when there so many of the same.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

(1) probably! (2) by marketing outside of Amazon or with Amazon ads!

@gamexpress111 2 жыл бұрын

off now that i've finally have my ebook on amazon, I should probably do this too...

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

If you decide to go for it, I hope it goes well and have fun! :)

@gamexpress111 2 жыл бұрын

@@BethanyAtazadeh thank you!

@NR-rv8rz 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Is there anywhere we can download the formatting template that used to be on the DIY site you linked in a previous video? I want to follow your multi video formatting guide but need that template to use as a base for it but that site doesn't link to it anymore.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

I just checked my link, and it works fine. You have to sign up for his mailing list to receive the download. He's giving something very valuable away for free, in exchange for a newsletter sign up, which is a very common thing for authors to do. If you want it, you have to sign up.

@NR-rv8rz 2 жыл бұрын

@@BethanyAtazadeh Yes, I accepted to sign up for his newsletter. But when I clicked on the very large 'DOWNLOAD' button on the page, it took me to some product for sale. I just tried it again and it worked this time. Look forward to following your guides as I format my book. Thanks.

@tohrurikku 2 жыл бұрын

Is this supposed to be ads that will pop up in places?

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

Nope! This is content that appears below the book on its Amazon page, as you can see in the beginning of the video

@QuizmasterLaw 2 жыл бұрын

too bad the amazon A+ software is buggy as hell consistently returns server null error and eats your ASINs oh and no button for contact amazon or provide feedback amateurish amazon makes me rethinking my all in strategy for going wide instead. never had such a problem with e.g. google.

@carolsikes5069 2 жыл бұрын

To let you know - the guidelines for A+ says you can't use customer reviews on there. Just a heads-up.

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't! They're quotes from fellow authors, and the content has been approved and is on the amazon page ;)

@carolsikes5069 2 жыл бұрын

@@BethanyAtazadeh What you have now is allowed. You talked about doing customer review quotes in the video. I know other authors have used them, but I just wanted to let you know about the guidelines.

@jamessantoy5875 2 жыл бұрын

Hello.... Were you able to take a look at the email that I sent?

@BethanyAtazadeh 2 жыл бұрын

No, I haven't seen any emails. Please only email if it's a business inquiry, I'm not able to help anyone with writing or publishing or read anyone's books at this time.

@jamessantoy5875 2 жыл бұрын

@@BethanyAtazadeh Hi thanks for the response... I'm not looking for any Collab or review ....and it's not a business request.... I replied to the newsletter.... In hopes that it wouldn't get lost in all the fan mail.... It's just a simple question from your fans in Texas...