I have heard that for indy writers, you will need 20-30 books before you start doing well. I haven't had great luck with KDP, but I only have a couple books.
@manlyhallresearch97855 сағат бұрын
Rules are rules, but it is a little harsh to terminate the account instead of rectifying the issue. Shame on you for not being more compassionate. And, Amazon would not get sued. There would be a Cease and Desist letter sent first with the opportunity to fix the problem.
@zarkkhah91606 сағат бұрын
I believe 8K is in revenue and not profit. Because you also have to spend money on ads.
@CuteBudda8 сағат бұрын
I'd like to try my hand at notebooks, journals (some with prompts some without) and puzzle books but I'm wondering, should I have 3 different stores - one for each type of book - or 1 store that encompasses all three types? What's are your thoughts?
@Liveagoodlife22210 сағат бұрын
I have made around 10 low content journals and recipe books. I’ve sold a few to friends but haven’t made much. Could it be my covers? Or is it that I’m not creating the latest hottest themes?
@AmandaGarcia-j9q10 сағат бұрын
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@leighhansen73811 сағат бұрын
I’m in Australia and have recently started KDP. I love this videos as I love everything about notebooks! I’m just wondering if it’s just me that has warning signs coming up in my account about payments not being compatible and therefore payments would be wired, with a fee. I’m wondering if there’s a particular bank account that would be more KDP friendly here? I am still waiting for my first sale so I’d like to sort it out but don’t know what to do.
@ChelSierra_Remly17 сағат бұрын
I was told that you couldn't use the same exact interior with different colored covers. I'm not sure why that would be a problem, but I was told it could get your account banned on Amazon. Has that changed? Or was I told wrong? Because I had ideas to do something like the flower design in different colors for the same exact book interior. I was told the interior would have to be tweaked so that no two would be alike. *shrugs* Which doesn't make sense, since it's a popular thing to do. Why would Amazon be against it when so many publishing companies have done it for years and years. Why turn your nose up at something that isn't broke?
@bonsai-effect17 сағат бұрын
The only way you can make money with simple notebook KDP is by making tutorials like this. Not the books. hahahahahahahaha.
@sammyg.9222 сағат бұрын
Hi Caroline, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge here. I started my journey 2 years ago and after I made spelling changes on my books' description, KDP terminated my account. After around 2 years, out of blue, they decided to reinstate my account last month and I started receiving sales from only 10 notebooks I posted that time. I've decided to start over and continue growing in KDP. So, back to your channel again !
@Alise-to4pqКүн бұрын
,join
@brandonestelle9029Күн бұрын
You are doing a great job!
@allcaps3584Күн бұрын
This channel is quickly turning into another "Get-Rich-Quick" type - low on content, and high on hype. I have learned so much from some of the old videos. Hope you get back to providing real value, not some surface level content.
@lippylisa6477Күн бұрын
I have almost 30 books published now, coloring books, activity books, journals etc. I’ve yet to get any movement other than friends and family. I’ve posted them on FB, Instagram, made tiktok videos and I’ve yet to get any traction. Don’t get me wrong I love it, it’s such a creative outlet for me but it is very disheartening to keep plugging along with zero traction.
@LauraHickmanLauraHickmanКүн бұрын
Have the paper choices and quality improved in recent years? I’d love to know. In the past the interior paper used at KDP was very lightweight and not very sturdy for writing or coloring on.
@karentraer_createsКүн бұрын
Good morning, Laura. No, it hasn't improved. You can basically see through it, and if you research low-star reviews, customers often state dissatisfaction with it. We just have to do our best to make up for it
@northgirl77Күн бұрын
Caroline why would you do this video? Really are you that desperate for KZfaq views?! It’s a fact that this notebook market on kdp is so saturated and it doesn’t work! You are disappointing me!
@carriemason37282 күн бұрын
Hi Caroline! I love your videos! I wanted to do Word Search books like the 4000 words. So I made my list, but using Book Bolt, they will only let you use 20 words per puzzle. The top seller is using 40 words per puzzle. The Instant Puzzle Generator would only accommodate so many words. Then I thought, well, I will break them up into a bundle, but I just heard you say Amazon won't let you bundle? Any advice? The next step would be outsourcing to someone on Fiverr or Upwork to create the whole book, which I don't really want to do.
@agl51322 күн бұрын
The generator links don't show anything. There's no follow through. Was this a time limited offer?
@RFK_712 күн бұрын
Thanks, appreciate it!
@chantellemuise61722 күн бұрын
I tried this...barely got my friends and family to buy them and my designs were really cute.
@khalilelabyad2 күн бұрын
Hi in the graph paper composition, how do they do the copyrighted material?
@BiancaAguglia2 күн бұрын
One problem with KDP composition notebooks is that they don't have the sewn binding of popular composition notebooks like Mead or Oxford, which means they don't lie as flat and are not as comfortable to write in as the Mead and Oxford notebooks are. I've started researching this niche myself, and I noticed that some parents prefer the sewn binding. I also prefer it for the notebooks for my kids, so I'm a bit conflicted about publishing notebooks even though I have some cute designs already done.
@Joe-8082 күн бұрын
just because you can do this doesn't mean that Amazon KDP will be ok with it, especially since they use automated algorithms to check for duplicate content in books. this strategy runs this risk of running into issues with getting your books blocked and possibly getting your account terminated. i think you already know this so i'm surprised you're recommending this method.
@ASSISTISE2 күн бұрын
Great info Caroline! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@CreateYourBestLife7772 күн бұрын
Thank you for the video. Very informative and pleasant to watch!
@coachkenyattetidwell2 күн бұрын
Question: Is there a way to sell kdp books on TikTok without having to order physical copies? Where they can order through a link that redirects them to Amazon purchase? I’ve researched and all I’ve found so far is that you have to order your books in bulk and ship them to TikTok to sell them… really would like to know if there is another way.
@netta9992 күн бұрын
Sounds too good to be true.
@valentinb.89512 күн бұрын
It is...as a beginner, if you don't pay for ads, you will make no sales.
@ss442es2 күн бұрын
Thank you, and yes it motivational.
@CreateYourBestLife7772 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Great content!
@user-uy9ou3mg4pLOTUSLIFE2 күн бұрын
Did you do this?
@christian57072 күн бұрын
🤦🏼♀️ might be super simple but definitely not easy to make $ from notebooks these days.
@cisdeybryant70752 күн бұрын
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@michaelshamir85653 күн бұрын
Thank you for your informative videos. I suggest talking about other genres such as self-help, motivation, psychology, etc.
@hankliveatthehive37443 күн бұрын
Thank you for this. Getting ready to launch our first coloring book and this video was amazing. Hank
@JuliePlamondon25253 күн бұрын
Hi Caroline, the instant puzzle generator is not working, I can't have acces. There's a log in page available only, no way to see the home page Is it still working? Can you send me a link? Thank you for you videos, very inspiring and helpful! Or can any one out there help me finding the INSTANT PUZZLE GENERATOR access... not working for me. THX a bunch!
@melyndacollins81513 күн бұрын
Hello, to put a coloring book on TikTok do I need a business account. Also do I have to have 1000 followers to put my the link to my Amazon Thanks
@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x4 күн бұрын
Great characters with the correct personalities, a large cast. Paired with super cool, interesting, choreographed fights and awesome moments. I have a question though for you, @Godzilla Geek Were you born this cool or you had to work for it? I highly doubt the second case. 😎 👍🏻
@paulinedawber33064 күн бұрын
Thank you Caroline, very helpful🙏
@rajan49155 күн бұрын
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@lesliemctavish43005 күн бұрын
This is spot on. Except, I wouldnt use tic toc.Thankyou.
@elliew47206 күн бұрын
Could you create a video on how to evaluate and improve Amazon ad campaigns?
@user-ke1mc3iw3j6 күн бұрын
Hi Caroline, Do you only publish books on Amazon KDP?
@klimaxkingst48856 күн бұрын
Bad video unfortunately
@MDeniseTR6 күн бұрын
It feels like this video, like some of your others, is more about clickbait than offering actionable advice for new publishers. For new publishers trying to build a brand, how are we supposed to achieve visibility without being on the first page? Since 80% of customers don’t go past the first page, and in overcrowded niches with 80k+ books, only sponsored books are visible, it’s nearly impossible to get noticed without a big budget for ads. This video seems more like clickbait than useful advice for those of us starting out. It doesn't address (again as usual) the real challenges new publishers face
@TheWeirdoFamily-es8ms7 күн бұрын
i just had a couple of journals go live. i found them on amazon but it says they are currently unavailable. What can i do to correct that?
@katiespeaking7 күн бұрын
Hi using Amazon to sell, do you know of a printer for spiral bound books?
@MagicGenius-st2dr7 күн бұрын
i want to write a story for my book about the magic compass, How I can know it is legal to write about it?
@cassafrasskotter72387 күн бұрын
Love ALL your videos but this was a great overview. Thank you!