Podcasts about amazon kdp

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of a digital product and Amazon KDP business created in December 2023 in the digital media, information, personal care, religion & spirituality, news & education, and books niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $10,894.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/89680 to learn more about this business.

What's the Process for Publishing a Book on Amazon KDP? CLICK to find out!===================================================☆★☆ FREE Self-Publishing Secrets Checklist! ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/freechecklist ☆★☆ FREE 1-On-1 Discovery Session With Chris! ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/Discovery ===================================================☆★☆ COURSE: Content Marketing Made Easy For Self-Publishers ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/ContentMarketing ☆★☆ Join the Self-Publisher 1-On-1 Program (while slots are available) ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/sp1on1program ☆★☆ Group Coaching for Self-Publishers with Chris! ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/group-coaching ☆★☆ COURSE: Book Formatting Made Easy For Self-Publishers ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/hihy ☆★☆TESTIMONIAL: If I have helped you, please take 1 minute and leave me feedback here ☆★☆https://selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com/testimonial-sm ===================================================☆★☆ BEST SELF-PUBLISHING TOOLS ☆★☆

#671 Have you ever wanted to write a book but felt stuck on where to start — or unsure if it could even be profitable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by self-publishing expert and Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson, who turned his side hustle into a thriving business that out-earned his military salary. Dave shares the insider secrets behind Amazon's algorithm, why most books fail to get discovered, and how you can position your book to actually generate income. Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, or a personal memoir, he breaks down the importance of keyword research, crafting compelling titles and covers, and choosing the right marketing strategy based on your goals. You'll also learn how to think like an author-entrepreneur and use your book as a tool to build authority, grow your audience, and open doors to new opportunities. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a bestselling author — or using a book to boost your business — this episode is a must-listen! (Original Air Date - 4/11/25) What we discuss with Dave: + How Dave out-earned his military salary + Why most self-published books fail + The power of Amazon keyword research + Fiction vs. nonfiction book strategies + Using a book to grow your brand + Importance of titles and subtitles + Tips for designing an effective book cover + Where AI fits into the writing process + Amazon KDP formatting and publishing basics + Choosing the right book marketing strategy Thank you, Dave! Check out Kindlepreneur at ⁠Kindlepreneur.com⁠. Watch the ⁠video podcast⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

¡Ya está disponible el nuevo vídeo! ⚡ En este directo respondí en vivo a todas las preguntas sobre el mundo de la escritura, la autopublicación y Amazon KDP. Si quieres aprender más sobre cómo publicar tu libro y formar parte de una comunidad de autores, este contenido es para ti. Déjame en los comentarios qué te pareció el directo y qué otros temas te gustaría que tratemos.

Darmowy webinar "Pierwszy 1000 zł na Amazon KDP" ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/webinarium/ DARMOWY KURS Kryptowalut i Bitcoina ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/kurs-bitcoina/ Darmowy kurs Poranne Nawyki ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/porannenawyki/

Was unterscheidet eigentlich Bestseller von Flops auf Amazon KDP?In der heutigen Folge des Verlagsniveau Podcasts geben Tom und Jonathan dir eine klare Checkliste an die Hand, mit der du deine Buchprojekte vorab auf Bestseller-Potenzial prüfen kannst.Sie zeigen dir, worauf es wirklich ankommt – von der Nischenwahl über das richtige Cover bis zur Launch-Strategie. Denn erfolgreiche Bücher entstehen nicht durch Zufall, sondern durch Struktur, Strategie und Qualität.Du erfährst unter anderem:Warum die Nachfrageanalyse der wichtigste erste Schritt istWie du deine Zielgruppe glasklar ansprichstWas ein überzeugender USP wirklich leisten mussWarum Cover und Titel dein Buch verkaufen (oder ruinieren)Wie ein durchdachter Launch inkl. Rezensionen dein Ranking pushtWeshalb gute Inhalte langfristig unverzichtbar sindNutze die Checkliste aus dieser Folge, um typische Flop-Fallen zu vermeiden – und deinen nächsten KDP-Bestseller strategisch auf Kurs zu bringen.Du möchtest in 2025 gemeinsam mit uns dein KDP Business aufbauen? Dann melde dich bei uns!Hier geht's zu deiner kostenlosen Strategie-Session:https://nomad-publishing.de/termin/Facebook GruppeTritt jetzt unser Facebook Community mit über 5.000Selfpublishern bei und erhalte bereits nach wenigen Minuten Antworten auf alledeine Fragen:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2163341583907774/ Hier geht's zu unserem YouTube Kanal mit mehr als 200kostenlosen Tutorials:https://www.youtube.com/c/nomadpublishing

Crear libros en Amazon no se trata solo de escribir: se trata de entender el negocio detrás del contenido. Lilibeth Fernández lo sabe muy bien. Como especialista en el ecosistema de Amazon y fundadora de varias marcas, ha convertido su conocimiento en una guía para quienes buscan generar ingresos desde Latinoamérica. "Puedo crear libros, pero lo que es siempre importante es el capital. Eso ayuda al emprendedor a animarse a crear un producto basado en libros, conocer cómo es Amazon", sostiene. Para Lilibeth, el gran potencial de KDP está en que permite experimentar, aprender y escalar dentro del ecosistema: "Siempre les digo a las personas que están en Amazon KDP… si realmente saben crear un producto, crear un buen listado, posicionar el producto, que es lo más difícil para los vendedores, ya están listos para ir a Amazon FBA o a donde ellos deseen dentro de la plataforma y yendo a nichos más grandes". KDP es, en su visión, una puerta de entrada accesible y estratégica para cualquier emprendedor que quiera dar sus primeros pasos en e-commerce. Su enfoque está basado en la data. "Lo que utilizo es Helium 10 y Data Dive, donde analizamos los nichos, qué es lo que está en tendencia actualmente en Amazon con el tema de libros, ya sea de bajo o medio contenido", cuenta. Lilibeth clasifica los libros según su nivel de complejidad: bajo contenido para cuadernos y planificadores; medio contenido para libros para colorear o recortar; y alto contenido para obras literarias. Pero más allá de la categoría, lo esencial es saber leer el mercado. "Me gusta analizar los libros que se han lanzado en los últimos dos años, porque me permiten entrar a competir con vendedores medios y no con editoriales mejor posicionadas", aclara. Ese análisis profundo le permite identificar oportunidades antes de que un nicho se sature. "Ahora los planificadores están saturados, porque la gente está creando más de lo mismo y no está dando un valor agregado dentro de los libros de planificación, a menos que vayas a un subnicho", asegura. Lo mismo ocurre con los libros de mándalas o mascotas, donde recomienda explorar variantes más específicas que respondan a intereses puntuales del público: "Hay mucho material por hacer pero hay que saberlo estudiar". El diseño también juega un papel clave en la estrategia. Lilibeth presta especial atención a los detalles técnicos que pueden marcar la diferencia en la visibilidad de un libro: "El título del libro es indispensable que esté dentro de la portada… porque Amazon lee las palabras que están dentro de las etiquetas y dentro de las portadas de los libros". Cada elemento visual, desde la tipografía hasta el color, puede influir en el algoritmo. Por eso, además de analizar keywords, utiliza herramientas como PickFu: "Las portadas las testeo mediante PickFu, donde hago encuestas en vivo… pero no basado en lo que a mí me gusta, sino en lo que la gente está pidiendo". Una vez que el libro está listo, llega el momento de darle visibilidad. "Con 150 dólares podemos hacer la publicidad del producto en Amazon. A mí me gusta lanzar campañas en automático para ver qué es lo que la gente está buscando y cómo te encuentra", comenta nuestra invitada. Según explica, entender la data publicitaria permite después combinar estrategias más precisas con campañas de targeting o palabras clave. Pero Lilibeth también hace una distinción fundamental entre crear libros y construir una marca: "Si quieres crear un libro lo que vas a ganar es muy poco… pero si quieres crear una marca nos vamos a diferentes segmentos a vender, ya sea TikTok Shop, otras redes sociales, Pinterest". Para ella, el verdadero potencial está en trascender el formato y construir una identidad propia. Porque al final, como dice, "la persona te compra a ti". Instagram: @lilibeth_fernandezoficial Youtube: @lilibeth_fernandezoficial LinkedIn: @lilibeth-fernandez80

BACK FOR THE 3rd TIME!!! LAMOUR BLUITT!Lamour Bluitt is a self-published author and multi-business entrepreneur featured on Amazon KDP. His bestselling book, “A Child Born With Sickle Cell,” is a multifaceted novel that has inspired readers around the world. His other impactful work, “Why Successful People Become Successful & Why Others Don't,”—available now on Amazon.com—continues to transform the lives of his clients by empowering them to create success and fulfillment across all disciplines.He's also the creator of “Chi-Life Urban Intelligence,” a dynamic storytelling brand exploring creativity, culture, and levels of expression.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon Merch and Amazon KDP business created in February 2018 in the apparel & accessories and books niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $9,836.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/89157 to learn more about this business.

What happens when a CRNA challenges one of the most controversial questions in anesthesia: Who really leads anesthesia care? That's the title of the new book by Yana Krmic, MSN, CRNA, APRN, who returns to the show to discuss a topic that cuts to the heart of one of the most important and often misunderstood questions in our profession. Today, she walks us through her journey as an immigrant, the research behind the book, and the dynamics shaping the narrative around anesthesia.  Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode:

Watch me build a fully functional print on demand store with trending designs from Amazon, using Everbee store to host the e-commerce site!

GRATIS el libro "Escritor de éxito" ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Lláma☎ o WhatsApp: +34640667855 RESUMEN: Descubre por qué es vital controlar tu cuenta de Amazon KDP si autopublicas libros. Evita estafas, maximiza tus ingresos y aprovecha todas las herramientas de marketing que ofrece Amazon. Aprende por qué publicar a través de distribuidores te hace perder poder sobre tu obra. ¡Toma el control total de tu libro y publica de forma inteligente! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Importancia de controlar tu cuenta KDP ▶️01:22 Pérdida de control al usar distribuidores ▶️02:50 Riesgos de terceros cobrando regalías ▶️03:57 Amazon KDP te paga directamente ▶️04:59 Promesas engañosas de autopublicadoras ▶️06:02 Letra Minúscula no vende libros en su web ▶️07:06 No puedes cambiar el precio del libro ▶️07:57 Problemas con cambios y descripciones ▶️09:02 Ventajas de usar KDP Select en Amazon ▶️10:09 Sin KDP, no puedes hacer Amazon Ads ▶️11:11 Control total del dinero para el autor ▶️12:09 No cedas el control de tu libro a otros ▶️13:06 Editorial Letra Minúscula puede ayudarte

GRATIS el libro "Escritor de éxito" ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Masterclass gratis Amazon Ads ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/masterclass-gratis-amazon-ads-para-escritores/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Lláma☎ o WhatsApp: +34640667855 RESUMEN: ¿Tu libro en Amazon KDP no se vende? Descubre 7 estrategias efectivas y comprobadas para aumentar tus ventas, desde Amazon Ads y promociones de KDP Select, hasta cómo optimizar tu portada, título y categoría. ¡Aprende a destacar en Amazon y convierte tu libro en un éxito de ventas! ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Introducción y objetivo del vídeo ▶️00:28 Estrategia 7: Usa Amazon Ads ▶️01:28 Masterclass gratis sobre Amazon Ads ▶️01:57 Estrategia 6: Promociones en KDP Select ▶️02:46 Ventajas de poner el ebook gratis ▶️03:32 Usa descuentos temporales en Kindle ▶️03:59 Estrategia 5: Consigue reseñas éticas ▶️04:42 Cómo pedir reseñas de forma legal ▶️05:08 Estrategia 4: Mejora la descripción del libro ▶️05:36 Ejemplo de buena descripción en Amazon ▶️05:56 Estrategia 3: Portada profesional y efectiva ▶️06:15 Consejos clave para el diseño de portada ▶️06:27 Estrategia 2: Categorías y palabras clave ▶️07:02 Elige subcategorías con baja competencia ▶️07:27 Evita palabras clave prohibidas en Amazon ▶️07:48 Estrategia 1: Optimiza título y subtítulo ▶️08:17 Ejemplos de subtítulos efectivos ▶️08:42 Usa palabras clave en el subtítulo ▶️09:00 Contacto y cierre del vídeo

¡Ya está disponible el nuevo vídeo del directo de hoy! ⚡ Hemos respondido a montones de preguntas sobre autopublicación, Amazon KDP, escritura y mucho más. ¿Tú también tienes dudas sobre cómo publicar tu libro? Escucha el podcats y cuéntame en los comentarios qué opinas o qué te gustaría preguntar en el próximo directo. ¡Te leo!

In this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Member Q&A podcast, hosts Michael La Ronn and Sacha Black discuss how indie authors can balance the creative work of writing with the ongoing demands of marketing and business management. Other questions include: Is it smart to include QR codes in your e-books and print editions, and what's the best way to use them? How can an author with a traditionally published background reach a wider audience for a self-published book? What's the best way to synchronize publication dates across KDP and IngramSpark? Can IngramSpark produce a book that's already published through Amazon KDP? How should authors handle distribution when a book appears on Amazon through Ingram? What are the pros and cons of outsourcing versus handling all publishing tasks solo? And More! Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-Publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Hosts Michael La Ronn is ALLi's Outreach Manager. He is the author of over 80 science fiction & fantasy books and self-help books for writers. He writes from the great plains of Iowa and has managed to write while raising a family, working a full-time job, and even attending law school classes in the evenings (now graduated!). You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com. Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She writes fiction under a secret pen name and other books about the art of writing. When Sacha isn't writing, she runs ALLi's blog. She lives in England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son. You can find her on her website, her podcast, and on Instagram.  

Du möchtest in 2025 gemeinsam mit uns dein KDP Business aufbauen? Dann melde dich bei uns!Hier geht's zu deiner kostenlosen Strategie-Session:https://nomad-publishing.de/termin/In der heutigen Folge des Verlagsniveau Podcasts verraten euch Tom und Jonathan, was euch im KDP-Business garantiert scheitern lässt. Anstatt Erfolgsrezepte zu teilen, zeigen sie diesmal fünf typische Fehler, die dein Business ruinieren können – von fehlendem Kundenfokus über blindes Kopieren bis hin zu Regelverstößen und falschen Prioritäten. Eine ehrliche und praxisnahe Folge für alle, die nachhaltig erfolgreich mit Amazon KDP arbeiten wollen.Facebook GruppeTritt jetzt unser Facebook Community mit über 5.000Selfpublishern bei und erhalte bereits nach wenigen Minuten Antworten auf alledeine Fragen:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2163341583907774/ Hier geht's zu unserem YouTube Kanal mit mehr als 200kostenlosen Tutorials:https://www.youtube.com/c/nomadpublishing

¡Nuevo directo ya disponible en vídeo! ⚡ En esta edición respondemos en tiempo real a preguntas de escritores y autores independientes sobre cómo publicar, vender en Amazon KDP, y mucho más. Si estás en el mundo de la escritura o la autopublicación, este contenido puede ayudarte. ¿Hay algún tema que te gustaría que profundizáramos en próximos directos? Te leo en comentarios

Darmowy webinar "Pierwszy 1000 zł na Amazon KDP" ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/webinarium/ DARMOWY KURS Kryptowalut i Bitcoina ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/kurs-bitcoina/ Darmowy kurs Poranne Nawyki ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/porannenawyki/

GRATIS el libro "Escritor de éxito" ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Lláma☎ o WhatsApp: +34640667855 RESUMEN: Descubre cómo escribir una descripción efectiva para tu libro y convertirla en una herramienta de ventas poderosa. Roberto Augusto te explica qué errores evitar y cómo estructurar descripciones para ficción y no ficción. Aprende a atraer lectores con intriga, beneficios claros y llamadas a la acción que impulsan tus ventas. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:09 Cómo escribir la descripción del libro ▶️01:43 Evita faltas en la descripción ▶️03:00 Diferencias entre ficción y no ficción ▶️04:27 Claves para descripciones de no ficción ▶️05:43 CTA y trucos para textos de venta ▶️07:11 Cómo enganchar con descripciones de ficción ▶️08:42 Usa biografía como herramienta de venta ▶️10:00 Despedida y llamada a la acción

I'm sharing how I generated $3500 in royalties in my first 3 months on Amazon KDP, and how to EXPAND that business onto Etsy, Ebay, Shopify, and Amazon Seller Central using Printify to fulfill print on demand journals!

Bienvenido al podcast Inteligencia Artificial para emprender. Soy Borja Girón y puedes encontrarme en borjagiron.com. Hoy voy a hablar sobre: “Publica tu primer libro con IA en 30 días, sin complicarte”.Hablemos como si estuviéramos tomando un café. Mucha gente sueña con escribir un libro, pero no encuentra tiempo. La IA te quita gran parte del trabajo pesado: te ayuda a ordenar ideas, escribir un primer borrador, corregir, diseñar la portada, grabar el audiolibro y preparar la promoción. Tú pones la experiencia y el criterio. La IA pone la velocidad.La ruta simple en 6 pasos1) Idea y promesa- Define un problema concreto que tu libro resuelve en 2 frases. Ejemplo: “Cómo conseguir tus primeros 100 clientes si empiezas de cero”.- Pide a la IA 10 títulos claros y elige uno con promesa directa.2) Índice y borrador- Pide un índice con 8-10 capítulos, casos prácticos y ejercicios.- Escribe tú la introducción (desde el corazón) y deja que la IA proponga el primer borrador de cada capítulo con tus puntos clave.3) Tu voz y calidad- Revisa cada capítulo: añade ejemplos propios, quita paja, corrige datos.- Pide a la IA: “revisa ortografía y hazlo más claro, tono cercano, frases cortas”.- Evita copiar: si incluyes citas o datos, pon la fuente. Tu experiencia es lo que da valor.4) Diseño, portada y maquetación- Portada: crea 3 propuestas con IA y termina en Canva con tu toque.- Maquetación: usa una herramienta de maquetación simple para crear versión Kindle y PDF imprimible.- Prueba de lectura: imprime o lee en una tablet y marca mejoras.5) Audiolibro y formatos- Grábalo tú en una tarde por capítulos o usa tu voz clonada si te sientes cómodo.- Exporta en mp3 por capítulos y prepara una edición limpia.6) Lanzamiento y ventas- Publica en Amazon KDP (ebook y tapa blanda) y en tu web.- Prepara 7 posts y 7 emails contando historias del libro: errores, aprendizajes, un capítulo gratis.- Ofrece un bonus: plantillas, una clase o una sesión grupal para los compradores.Una historia inspiradoraUna consultora de marketing local convirtió sus mejores hilos y posts en un libro corto: “Marketing en 90 minutos”. Usó IA para ordenar ideas, crear el borrador y corregir. En 3 semanas lanzó ebook, papel y audiolibro. Hizo 5 Reels contando errores comunes y regaló un capítulo a su lista. Resultado del primer mes: ventas modestas pero constantes y, lo más importante, 14 nuevas sesiones de consultoría por ser “la autora de…”. Aprendizaje: el libro abre puertas y la IA reduce el tiempo de producción.Pequeñas automatizaciones que marcan diferencia- Generación de títulos, índices y bullets por capítulo.- Revisiones de estilo y ortografía.- Resúmenes por capítulo para posts, newsletter y LinkedIn.- Portada en varios estilos y mockups para redes.- Descripción del libro y palabras clave para la ficha de Amazon.- Guiones cortos para Reels presentando cada capítulo en 30 segundos.Riesgos y cómo evitarlos- Sonar genérico: añade tus historias, nombres de clientes (con permiso) y capturas de procesos reales.- Errores o datos viejos: verifica estadísticas y citas antes de publicar.- Dependencia de la IA: úsala de copiloto, no de piloto. Tú decides qué va y qué no.Pequeña pausaEste episodio está patrocinado por Systeme, la herramienta de marketing todo en uno gratuita con la que puedes crear tu web, blog, landing page y tienda online, crear automatizaciones y embudos de venta, realizar tus campañas de email marketing, vender cursos online, añadir pagos online e incluso crear webinars automatizados. Puedes empezar a usar Systeme gratis entrando en borjagiron.com/systeme o desde el link de la descripción. Y ahora continuamos con el episodioCómo conectar el libro con clientes- CTA al final de cada capítulo: “Descarga la plantilla” o “Agenda una sesión”.- Bonus de lanzamiento por 7 días: acceso a un taller grabado.- Serie de Stories y Reels: “1 idea por día del capítulo X aplicada a [problema]”.- Club de lectura: directo semanal durante 4 semanas respondiendo preguntas de compradores.Guion rápido para tu primer Reel- Gancho: “Escribí un libro en 30 días con ayuda de IA. Te cuento cómo.”- 3 pasos: índice con IA, tu voz + revisión, portada en Canva.- CTA: “Comenta LIBRO y te mando el índice plantilla.”Resumen del episodio- Un libro bien enfocado puede atraer clientes, no solo ventas del libro.- La IA acelera idea, borrador, corrección, portada, audiolibro y promoción.- El éxito llega con tu experiencia, ejemplos reales y un CTA claro hacia tus servicios.Claves- Una promesa concreta y un índice útil.- Tu voz manda: añade casos reales y ejercicios.- Multiplica el contenido: capítulos = posts, emails y Reels.- Llamada a la acción en cada pieza.Plan de acción para emprendedores- Día 1: Define promesa y pide 10 títulos con la IA. Elige uno.- Día 2: Genera índice y escribe la introducción tú.- Días 3-10: Borrador capítulo a capítulo con revisión diaria (30-60 min).- Días 11-14: Corrección final y maquetación. Crea portada y mockups.- Día 15: Sube a KDP y prepara ficha. Graba audiolibro si puedes.- Días 16-21: Crea 7 posts, 7 emails y 7 Reels. Lanza con bonus de 7 días.- Día 30: Revisa métricas: ventas, DMs y reservas. Ajusta título, descripción y CTA.Antes de despedirme, recomendación importante: únete al Club de Emprendedores Triunfers en Triunfers.com.- Deja de tomar malas decisiones en tu negocio.- Club Privado de Emprendedores que nos ayudamos a solucionar dudas y problemas para tomar mejores decisiones de negocio.- Una mala decisión puede hundir tu negocioAdemás de hacerte perder mucho tiempo y dinero- Sin olvidar la frustración, ansiedad, tener que cerrar tu negocio y abandonar tu sueño de emprender con libertad- Deja de tomar malas decisiones. Antes de hacer algo pregunta a los expertos del club.Puedes empezar por preguntarme cómo estoy creando automatizando todos mis podcasts con Intelegencia Artificial, publicando libros con IA en Amazon o creando proyectos increíbles también con IA.Y para estar al día sin ruido, entra en Inteligencia Artificial Hoy.com, con todas las noticias y novedades sobre inteligencia artificial, actualizadas cada día y sin publicidad.Gracias por escuchar y por compartir este episodio con ese emprendedor que lo pueda necesitar. Te espero mañana en el próximo episodio. Un fuerte abrazo.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inteligencia-artificial-para-emprender--5863866/support.Newsletter Marketing Radical: https://marketingradical.substack.com/welcomeNewsletter Negocios con IA: https://negociosconia.substack.com/welcomeMis Libros: https://borjagiron.com/librosSysteme Gratis: https://borjagiron.com/systemeSysteme 30% dto: https://borjagiron.com/systeme30Manychat Gratis: https://borjagiron.com/manychatMetricool 30 días Gratis Plan Premium (Usa cupón BORJA30): https://borjagiron.com/metricoolNoticias Redes Sociales: https://redessocialeshoy.comNoticias IA: https://inteligenciaartificialhoy.comClub: https://triunfers.com

Is self-publishing still worth it in 2025? For nonfiction authors, the answer depends on understanding the evolving publishing landscape and the strategies that drive long-term success.In this episode of Your Path to Book Publishing, discover seven essential steps to successfully self-publish a nonfiction book in today's market. The episode also explores why more authors are choosing self-publishing over traditional or hybrid publishing — and the exact strategies being used to make it work.Listeners will learn how the industry continues to shift: Amazon KDP and IngramSpark adjusting fees and policies, new print-on-demand platforms like BookVault creating fresh opportunities for direct sales, and AI tools supporting editing, book marketing, and metadata optimization. With reader trust in self-published books higher than ever, the bar for professional design, editing, and early reviews has also been raised.What you'll take away from this episode:The 7 key steps to self-publishing success in 2025How to navigate the trade-offs of cost vs. quality, speed vs. strategy, and control vs. credibilityDistribution strategies that combine Amazon, IngramSpark, and direct-to-consumer salesWhy early reviews fuel Amazon's algorithm and long-term visibilityHow to think beyond the book by bundling with coaching, courses, and eventsWhether exploring publishing options for authors, evaluating hybrid publishing, or ready to take the self-publishing route, this episode breaks down what it takes to publish and market a book that continues to work long after launch.Tune in now to learn how nonfiction authors can build momentum, credibility, and impact through self-publishing.Learn more about Your Path to Book Publishing by visiting Juxtabook.com and discover if traditional publishing, self-publishing, or hybrid publishing is right for you. It's time to make your mark and connect with like-minded authors to publish your book, build your author brand, and book marketing. Join TodayLiked this episode? Share it and tag us on Instagram @juxtabkLove the show? Leave a review and let us know!CONNECT WITH US: Website | Instagram | Facebook

Du möchtest in 2025 gemeinsam mit uns dein KDP Business aufbauen? Dann melde dich bei uns!Hier geht's zu deiner kostenlosen Strategie-Session:https://nomad-publishing.de/termin/Das vierte Quartal – kurz „Q4“ – ist die umsatzstärkste Zeit auf Amazon KDP. In dieser Folge erfährst du, wie du dich gezielt auf das Weihnachtsgeschäft vorbereitest: Welche Bucharten besonders gut laufen, wann du spätestens veröffentlichen solltest, und wie du dein bestehendes Portfolio optimierst. Tom und Jonathan geben dir konkrete Tipps für Listings, Ads und saisonale Chancen, die du jetzt noch nutzen kannst.Facebook GruppeTritt jetzt unser Facebook Community mit über 5.000Selfpublishern bei und erhalte bereits nach wenigen Minuten Antworten auf alledeine Fragen:https://www.facebook.com/groups/2163341583907774/ Hier geht's zu unserem YouTube Kanal mit mehr als 200kostenlosen Tutorials:https://www.youtube.com/c/nomadpublishing

¡Ya está disponible el 96º Directo! Hablamos en vivo y respondimos muchas preguntas sobre autopublicación, Amazon KDP, escritura y más. ¿Viste el directo? ¿Te quedó alguna duda? Cuéntame en los comentarios qué te pareció o deja tu pregunta para el próximo. ¡Te leo!

Hoy la bischita se sube al escenario para contaros algo muy especial: ¡he publicado mi libro en Amazon KDP!

¡Regalo GRATIS en nuestra LISTA DE CORREO! ➡️https://www.letraminuscula.com/suscribirse-lista-de-correo/ Visita nuestra WEB https://www.letraminuscula.com/ SI deseas PUBLICAR escríbenos : contacto@letraminuscula.com Llámanos☎ o escríbenos por WhatsApp:+34640667855 ¡SUSCRÍBETE al canal! CLIC AQUÍ: https://bit.ly/2Wv1fdX RESUMEN: ¿Estás usando plataformas para intercambiar reseñas en Amazon KDP? ¡Cuidado! En este vídeo, Roberto Augusto explica por qué esta práctica puede llevar al cierre definitivo de tu cuenta, la pérdida de tus libros y regalías. Descubre cómo evitar patrones sospechosos, respetar las políticas de Amazon y obtener reseñas auténticas sin poner en riesgo tu trabajo. ⏲MARCAS DE TIEMPO: ▶️00:00 Riesgos de manipular reseñas en KDP ▶️01:27 Pérdida total si te cierran la cuenta ▶️02:44 Política antimanipulación de Amazon ▶️03:51 Tentación y peligros de Bookbounty ▶️05:00 Cómo funciona la triangulación de reseñas ▶️06:11 Por qué es manipulación de comentarios ▶️07:14 Amazon puede detectar patrones falsos ▶️08:41 Ejemplos de patrones poco naturales ▶️10:03 Reseñas cinco estrellas no son creíbles ▶️11:07 Comunidad que intercambia comentarios ▶️12:06 El camino real: libros y comunidad ▶️13:03 Reseñas auténticas sí son válidas ▶️14:11 Asustar para evitar prácticas de riesgo

How to write a short, niche book in 4 weeks, repurpose it into courses and content, and use Amazon KDP, Udemy, and Gumroad to grow sales and authority. (From Teddy Smith's Publishing Performance Show).  

Nuevo vídeo publicado: 93º Directo 10-09-2025 | Preguntas y respuestas En este directo respondí a muchas de vuestras dudas sobre el mundo de la autopublicación, Amazon KDP y consejos para escritores.

Darmowy webinar "Pierwszy 1000 zł na Amazon KDP" ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/webinarium/ DARMOWY KURS Kryptowalut i Bitcoina ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/kurs-bitcoina/ Darmowy kurs Poranne Nawyki ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/porannenawyki/

Publishing a paperback book through Amazon KDP can seem straightforward, but producing a professional, print-ready title involves a lot of behind-the-scenes work. In this week's episode of Fully Booked, author Michael Pickard joins Craig and Roland to break down the KDP paperback process. From formatting your manuscript and solving layout challenges to working with cover designers and preparing final files for upload, Mike shares the key steps many first-time authors overlook. With more than a dozen titles to his name, Mike offers practical advice drawn from years of self-publishing experience and from guiding other authors through the process. He explains how to avoid costly formatting mistakes, manage ISBN decisions, and ensure that your book meets professional standards before it goes live. Along the way, he shares lessons learned from proofing, coordinating with designers, and navigating KDP's print-on-demand limitations. For anyone beginning their print book journey, this conversation delivers a clear and realistic guide to creating a high-quality paperback without traditional publishing support.   Michael Pickard https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFNIO   Hidden Gems Need our help publishing or marketing your book? https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/author-services/ All episode details and links: https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/podcast  

Send us a textIn this episode of Writers With Wrinkles, we dive into the world of self-publishing adult fiction. Authors Barb Hopkins and Kelly Garcia share how they turned frustration with traditional publishing into indie success, building their paranormal mystery series Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife from the ground up while navigating the challenges of co-authoring and marketing.Guest Bios:Barb Hopkins – A former marketing director and freelance writer turned hybrid author, Barb writes middle grade fiction and co-authors the adult Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife series. Her dual path of querying middle grade while self-publishing adult fiction demonstrates persistence and versatility.Kelly Garcia – Known for her humorous, feel-good paranormal fiction, Kelly co-authors the Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife series. A veteran of the querying trenches, she now thrives in indie publishing, celebrating magical chaos, found family, and creative freedom.Key Discussion Points:Why Barb and Kelly chose self-publishing for their adult series.The inspiration behind Chronicles of a Cursed Midlife and its themes of midlife empowerment, friendship, and second chances.The biggest challenges in indie publishing: editing, design, distribution, and discoverability.Essential tools and resources: Amazon KDP, Vellum, Canva, Publisher Rocket, Bowker, and 20BooksTo50K.How co-authoring adds both complexity and creative energy.Marketing lessons from Facebook takeovers, in-person events, and building an online community.Barb's dual journey: querying middle grade while finding success in adult self-publishing.Conclusion: Barb and Kelly's story shows that self-publishing isn't just a backup plan—it's a thriving path to creative control and connection with readers. Their success with adult fiction proves that persistence, community, and smart strategy can empower authors to take charge of their careers, even while pursuing traditional goals in other genres.Links/Info Mentioned:From the Mixed-Up Files…of Middle-Grade Authors: https://fromthemixedupfiles.comArcane Covers by Karen Dimmick – Cover designPublisher Rocket – Keyword research toolBowker – ISBN providerKindlepreneur – Self-publishing resource20BooksTo50K Facebook Group – Indie author community Support the show Visit the WebsiteWriters with Wrinkles Link Tree for socials and more!

In this episode, let's talk about all things KDP. How can you utilize it for your own Amazon brand, help boost your sales, and create your own books for another source of income. ► Instagram: instagram.com/serioussellerspodcast ► Free Amazon Seller Chrome Extension: https://h10.me/extension ► Sign Up For Helium 10: https://h10.me/signup  (Use SSP10 To Save 10% For Life) ► Learn How To Sell on Amazon: https://h10.me/ft ► Watch The Podcasts On YouTube: youtube.com/@Helium10/videos Unlock these secret strategies for Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and transform your Amazon entrepreneurial journey with insights from our conversation with Shivali Patel. You'll discover how KDP can become a powerful tool for brand expansion, offering sustained royalties with much less hassle than traditional publishing. Shivali shares her incredible path from a teenage entrepreneur to a successful KDP author and Amazon FBA seller, emphasizing the importance of creative control and the freedom from traditional publishers that KDP provides. Throughout the episode, we tackle the nuances of maximizing success on the KDP platform. From the necessity of thorough research in the Kindle Store to the savvy use of tools like Helium 10, we provide a roadmap for aspiring authors. Learn from industry veterans like Dominic, who has mastered the art of selling over 1.5 million paperbacks, and uncover strategies for identifying trends, optimizing keywords, and breaking into lucrative niches. Whether it's conducting manual research or harnessing AI tools for book creation, this episode is packed with practical techniques to elevate your publishing game. The conversation takes a strategic turn as we explore keyword optimization and competitor research to enhance book visibility. With the assistance of Helium 10 tools like Cerebro and Magnet, we dive into methods for refining search results and selecting high-impact keywords. Explore how AI can streamline the writing process, from organizing content to crafting compelling descriptions. By integrating creativity with data-driven insights, this episode serves as your guide to capitalizing on KDP's potential and achieving lasting success in the publishing world. In episode 692 of the Serious Sellers Podcast, Carrie and Shivali discuss: 00:01 - Utilizing KDP for Online Sales 01:58 - Leveraging Amazon KDP for Passive Income Potential 10:22 - Analyzing Kindle Store for KDP Books 13:20 - Researching Book Niches for Success 16:09 - Inconsistent Revenue Data on Amazon 17:46 - Strategic Approach to Amazon Keywords 23:35 - Competitor Research With Helium 10's Chrome Extension 29:04 - Keyword Research For KDP With Magnet and Cerebro 34:09 - Custom GPTs for Brand Promotion 39:13 - Benefits of Enrolling in KDP Select 44:02 - Utilizing KDP As An Amazon Seller

We recently had the pleasure of hosting international bestselling author J.L. Witterick on The Writing Community Chat Show, a show recently ranked among the top 10 writing podcasts in the UK. In a wide-ranging and insightful conversation, Jennifer, a master of emotional depth and compelling narratives, shared her journey from a high-stakes career in finance to becoming a globally recognized author. The interview offered a glimpse into her creative process and the powerful themes of her work.Check out her website here.From Finance to Fiction: A Journey of PassionJL Witterick's career path is a story of its own. She was a successful professional in the investment world, even co-founding her own firm, before a documentary inspired her to make a life-altering change. She revealed that her motivation stemmed from the profound emotional connection her books created with readers, a feeling she found more meaningful than the world of finance. Her belief that "anyone can learn to do anything if they want it badly enough" is a powerful message for aspiring writers from any background. Her debut novel, My Mother's Secret, was a testament to this, becoming a worldwide sensation and being translated into 10 languages.The Creative Process: Authenticity and EmotionDuring our chat, JL offered some invaluable advice for other authors. She emphasized that her writing is driven by passion rather than strategy, and that every story, regardless of genre, must feel authentic and be well-researched. She believes the key to a successful novel is creating characters that readers truly care about. She also revealed that her next novel, Stronger, is about 80% complete and is based on a true story from Taiwan. When asked for her most important advice to writers, she offered a classic truth: "everyone's first draft is shit," reminding everyone that perseverance is key.Exploring "The Truth"The conversation also delved into her latest book, You Can't Take the Truth, a young adult dystopian romance. JL described the novel as being about the "transformational power of love." The story is set in a society where people use a dream-inducing drug called "The Truth" to escape their mundane reality. She explained that the love story between the main characters, Flo and Day, serves as the anchor for the plot, which explores themes of appearance versus reality. Her writing style is fast-paced and focuses on the core identity of her characters, making her books accessible and engaging for a broad audience. The book is available now on Amazon. BUY IT HERE.Watch the interview here! Or head over to YouTube. Please consider liking the video, leaving comments, and subscribing. It will help like-minded people find us.

Amazon KDP just rolled out a new look for the dashboard—and that's not all. They've also updated their keyword rules, and Kindlepreneur breaks it all down in plain English. Plus, PublishDrive has released a comprehensive guide to accessibility in digital publishing for 2025. Get all the latest updates and author opportunities in this week's indie publishing news roundup. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee.  Sources: KDP - https://kdp.amazon.com  Kindlepreneur: Amazon Book Keyword Rules Explained (2025 Update) - https://kindlepreneur.com/amazon-book-keyword-rules/ Accessibility in Digital Publishing 2025: Your Complete Guide to Creating Inclusive EPUBs - https://publishdrive.com/accessibility-in-digital-publishing-2025-your-complete-guide-to-creating-inclusive-epubs-2.html Spotify for Authors - https://authors.spotify.com/ Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link) Get Authentic Book Reviews - https://GetAuthenticBookReviews.com MSL 213 - Dale L. Roberts on Starting a Solopreneur Business, Part 2 - https://youtu.be/VtsgStWHBWk?si=G7d7vZXNcTloJmXl The Sample Chapter Podcast: YouTube For Authors: Dale L. Roberts - https://youtu.be/XNGt89X79Dc?si=HB38iw1S1huy8XgX  Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/6oPXIhuzROg?si=bWx-Gm6rFx6xJPzb BookMARCon 2025 - https://bookbrush.com/bookmarcon/ AuthorNation Volunteer Survey - https://form.smartsuite.com/so8pqexh/D9a8mbe9ZM?kuid=29d26bb5-3f29-40fa-851e-11bb2f7d2ab0-1753730183&lid=11679&kref=PULKc40ysYCp Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

What happens when a full-time financial services professional, father of three, and history lover decides to chase a dream? You get Peter Gibbons, indie author, Viking saga master, and winner of one of the biggest indie publishing prizes out there.Peter Gibbons didn't start out with a book deal or a writing degree. In fact, he started with a full-time job in financial services, three kids, a global pandemic, and a dream.During lockdown, Peter discovered Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), a service that allowed him to bring his epic Viking tales to readers around the world. What started as early-morning writing sessions and a lot of caffeine quickly turned into a powerful debut, a growing fanbase, and a life-changing win at the Kindle Storyteller Award.

297. Unlocking Your Creative Potential: The Power of Books In this episode, Mike Brennan discusses the creative process and the journey of writing and publishing books. He emphasizes the importance of creativity in everyone's life and explores various formats for creative expression, particularly through books. Mike shares his personal experiences with creating multiple books, including 'Dear Snow', 'Dear Human', and 'Make Fun a Habit', detailing the inspiration behind each project and the self-publishing process. He encourages listeners to embrace their creativity and consider writing their own books as a means of sharing their unique perspectives and experiences. 3 Key Takeaways:

Darmowy webinar "Pierwszy 1000 zł na Amazon KDP" ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/webinarium/ DARMOWY KURS Kryptowalut i Bitcoina ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/kurs-bitcoina/ Darmowy kurs Poranne Nawyki ► https://odkelneradomilionera.pl/porannenawyki/

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon Merch and Amazon KDP business created in March 2021 in the apparel & accessories, books, and children niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $2,555.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/85072 to learn more about this business.

In this week's episode, we take a look at the major self-publishing platforms that I use, and examine the pros and cons of each. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Doom of the Sorceress, Book #8 in the Dragonskull series, (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store: DOOM50 The coupon code is valid through June 24, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook this summer, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 253 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 30th, 2025, and today we are looking at the current major self-publishing platforms and what they offer indie authors. Before we get to our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week and an update on my current writing projects.   So let's start with Coupon of the Week. This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Doom of the Sorceress (book number eight in the Dragonskull series, as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) at my Payhip store. That code is DOOM50. And as always, we will have the coupon code and the links to the store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through June 24th, 2025. So if you are setting out on summer travels this summer and you need an audiobook to listen to while you're in the car or plane, we have got you covered. So now for an update on my current writing and audiobook projects. Ghost in the Corruption (as I mentioned last week) is now out and available at all the ebook stores: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Apple Books, Smashwords, and Payhip. It is selling well. So thank you all for that. Now that Ghost in the Corruption is finished, what am I working on next? Well, back in 2023, I finished the Dragonskull and The Silent Order series back to back, so I declared Summer 2023 to be my Summer of Finishing Things. Well, it looks like Summer 2025 is going to be the Super Summer of Finishing Things because I intend to finish three series back to back.   First up is Shield of Power, the sixth and final book of The Shield War series. As of this publishing, I am 26,000 words into it, which puts me on Chapter 6 of 29. So I think it's going to end up being around 100,000-110,000 words long, and I am hoping it will be out in June, though it might slip to July depending on how things go. Once that is done, the next one up will be Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, which will be the third and very definitely final book of the Stealth and Spells Online trilogy. Believe it or not, I have been working on Final Quest on the side for so long that I passed the 100,000 word mark in that book this week. In fact, it's been a side project for so long that I don't remember how long I've been working on it, and I had to look up the metadata to check that I indeed started chipping away on it on October 18th, 2024. So I am very pleased that I'm nearly done with the rough draft and because of that reason, if all goes well, it'll come out very quickly after Shield of Power, since I think the rough draft will end up at about 125,000 to 130,000 words or in that neighborhood. Once Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest is finished, I will then write Ghost in the Siege, which will be the sixth and final book of the Ghost Armor series. I am 1,500 words into that and hoping for that to come out in August or September, if all goes well. Once The Shield War, Stealth and Spells Online, and Ghost Armor are finished, I will finally be free to return to the Rivah and Nadia series. I realized that through all of 2024 and the first half of 2025, I had five unfinished series at the same time, and that was just too much for me to keep track of as a writer, and I think it may have been too much for the readers because it was too much of a wait between the different series as I worked my way through them. So five series at the same time is too much, so hence the Super Summer of Finishing Things. Going forward, I've decided that three unfinished series at the same time will be my maximum, which after the Super Summer of Finishing Things will be Cloak Mage, Half-Elven Thief, and a new epic fantasy series that I will set in the realm of Owyllain.   In audiobook news, Brad Wills started working on Shield of Battle this week and Hollis McCarthy started working on Ghost in the Corruption, so hopefully before probably about July or thereabouts, we will have those audiobooks available for you to listen to. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects.   00:03:49 Main Topic of the Week: Self-Publishing Platforms for Ebooks [Note: Information in this Episode is Very Likely to Change]   So now let's move on to our main topic for the week, which is the main self-publishing platforms for ebooks. Today we will do a brief overview of the self-publishing platforms I currently use: Amazon/KDP, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Google Play, and Draft2Digital/Smashwords. The reason I wanted to do this is because there are many scammy platforms for self-publishing out there, but fortunately there are also many legitimate ones. Today we'll compare several of the most popular ones for ebooks. Just to make things easier for comparison, we'll be using the term platform to discuss both retailers and aggregators and we're not going to talk about options for self-publishing print or audio formats today. We're going to focus solely on ebooks.   First of all, what should you look for in a publishing platform? The first thing is to make sure you retain complete ownership of your content in all formats. Some of these scammer ones try to claim all rights to anything you try to post or sell through them, so that is definitely a red flag to watch out for. Make sure that you understand any exclusivity requirements of any programs that you sign up for such as KDP Select, such as if other formats like audio are also included in their requirements, how long exclusivity lasts, et cetera. If the platform requires exclusivity, that is definitely something to pay attention to. Make sure you do your research carefully to understand how pricing, royalties, and payments work on each individual platform. Sometimes some of them will pay quarterly, some of them pay monthly, and some of them pay you last month's royalties at the end of the month. Some of them like Amazon run like two months behind.   Finally, and this is a big one, you should not have to pay any money in order to upload your work. If they are asking for money upfront, it is probably a scam. Now, there are some aggregators that don't take a percentage and instead charge you a yearly fee. I'm not talking about them in this podcast episode because I don't use them, but they are out there. One example would be Book Funnel, which does charge a yearly fee for you to use but provides a valuable service in being a backend for running your own store on like Payhip or Shopify, and there's a couple of other useful services in that way, but they're not a storefront and they don't take a percentage of any royalties. They just charge a yearly fee. So they're not the topic with this episode.   All the platforms I've talked about today do not have any fees in order to upload. Reputable sites like Amazon or Kobo will instead take a percentage of each book's sale. It's also good to have a few realistic expectations before you start using self-publishing platforms, and one of them is that the platform is not a marketer. For example, many people complain that KDP doesn't showcase their books and they get lost in the millions of books available. However, none of these services are promising that you'll make the front page of their site just by publishing there. It's a common delusion among new indie authors that when you publish your first book, that's all you have to do and people will flock to it. Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way.   In fact, since Amazon makes a small fortune off book ads, it's not in their interest to give away screen space for free, and this isn't to knock on Amazon, that's just the way the retail industry works. For example, if you go into a Target or a Walmart or another big box retailer, note the products that are prominently displayed on the aisle displays or the endcaps of the aisles. They didn't just get there randomly. The manufacturers of those products paid big money to Amazon and Target and Walmart and the other big box retailers to have their products featured there. In many cases, online commerce is no different.   Getting your book uploaded onto a platform is just the first step. Promoting and marketing the book is up to you and strategies for those will vary based on which ones you choose to use. For example, if you choose to make your work exclusive to just one platform, it's not a good idea to run Facebook ads in countries where that platform either doesn't exist or where it's not terribly popular. Today we're going to be just focusing on comparing the platforms, not how to best to market from them. So what are the options?   #1: First up is the most common platform people use and it's the 800 pound gorilla in the self-publishing space, and that is Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing. And what are the pros and cons of KDP?   Pro: They are the biggest force in ebook publishing in many countries, including the United States. Some authors find that as much as 80 to 95% of their ebook sales come from Amazon, even if they are not exclusive with Amazon. For myself, it's usually about 50 to 60% of my sales on any given month are from Amazon and the rest come from the other retailers.   Heavy readers are generally very familiar with the Kindle Store interface and Library setup, and many readers are kind of locked into Amazon because they own Kindle devices, subscribe to Kindle Unlimited, and have large Kindle Libraries. So those are all the pros of publishing with KDP.   Cons: If you're expecting a large portion of your sales to come from the print version of your book or if print sales are very important to you, be aware that many bookstores and libraries either can't or won't buy print books from Amazon, so you should find an additional platform for the print version such as Ingram Spark or maybe Barnes & Noble's print division. One big concern about going exclusive with Amazon is that you're losing readers who don't have Kindle books in their countries, people who are boycotting Amazon for a variety of reasons, people who are locked into another platform such as Apple or Kobo, or people who want to self-archive their ebooks since Amazon doesn't allow that anymore. If you're already wide, you'll have to look carefully at what percentage of your sales are non-Amazon and if this percentage is an amount you'd be comfortable risking losing in order to be exclusive. Occasionally authors do complain about the customer service available to KDP, especially if it's urgent. For myself, I've not personally had any huge problems with KDP customer service. That said, I think you should expect a lead time of about one to two business days on anything you ask because I usually go through the email form.   Does KDP offer a subscription service? Yes. Kindle Unlimited (KU) readers pay a set amount and can read an unlimited number of books each month, although they're limited as to how many they can have in their library at any one time. Promotions happen regularly, usually based around big sales like Prime Day, and it can make a subscription as cheap as $0.99 for a three month period. Some also receive free subscriptions by buying certain Amazon products such as a new Kindle or Kindle Fire.   The downside of being in Kindle Unlimited is the exclusivity. You can't be in KU without being exclusive with Amazon, or at least the specific book in question has to be exclusive. Not all of your books have to be exclusive, and many authors such as myself will usually put one series in KU and then make sure everything else is wide. You must agree to be exclusive with them for ninety days and that time period is renewable.   What does KDP pay in terms of royalty? For $2.99 to $9.99, they give you 70% of the sale price. Under $2.99 and above $9.99, it's 35%. So that is sort of an encouragement from Amazon to price your ebooks in the $2.99 to $9.99 range. Currently I price new novels at $4.99 and do short stories at $0.99 cents.   What do I do? I have all of my titles available through KDP. I have a smaller portion of my collection exclusive through KDP Select/KU, and I have only recently increased that amount of Select titles due to the economic downturn. I suspect that KU users are likely to hold onto their subscriptions while cutting other expenses because honestly, KU is a pretty good deal for readers and the monthly subscription costs is about the same as one tradpub frontlist ebook, but with a KU subscription, they could read thousands of books for the same price. The value of KU is really very strong for frequent romance, LitRPG, science fiction, and fantasy readers. There's a strong population in the KU subscriber base often referred to as binge readers. They care more about variety, discovering new books, and the ability to read a lot over the ability to read specific authors or stories.   So overall, I think if you are self-publishing and even if you don't like Amazon very much or don't plan to go exclusive, it's still in your best interest to publish your ebook with them, even if you are wide and intend to do all the other retailers just because Amazon really is the biggest ebook platform out there at the moment. #2: Now, the next self-publishing platform we're going to look at is Barnes & Noble Press, which as the name implies, belongs to Barnes & Noble. The Pros: some people are never, ever going to let go of their Nooks or they already have a large personal ebook library through the Nook so they feel locked into that platform. These readers are the majority of people buying ebooks through Barnes & Noble, but fortunately that group tends to read a lot. There's also a lot of trust in Barnes & Noble as a brand, and that inspires people to continue buying from them.   In fact, for a while in the indie author space at the end of the 2010s and the start of the 2020s, it was a regular prediction that Barnes & Noble was going to go out of business soon, but then the company was bought by a private equity firm, and while private equity firms often have a deserved bad reputation for stripping a company of assets and then selling it off at a bargain basement price (such as the fate of Red Lobster), that does not seem to be the case of what happened with Barnes & Noble and the company really has been strengthening in recent years. So they may be here to stay for a while.   The downsides of publishing with Barnes & Noble Press is that Barnes & Noble is relatively a minor player in the ebook market, though usually in the top four of most indie author ebook sales if they're wide. They have shifted their focus to selling print books instead of Nook devices, especially in the retail space.   Do they offer a subscription service? They do not. However, nothing about Barnes & Noble requires exclusivity, which is nice, and the royalty structure is pretty good. It's 70% over all titles over $0.99. So if you want, you could price your ebook at $0.99 or $19.99 and still make 70%, which you couldn't do with those prices on Amazon.     #3: The next self-publishing platform we'll look at is Kobo Writing Life, which is the ebook platform to publish on Kobo, which is owned by Rakuten. Pros: Kobo is strong in the international market and will help you to reach readers in many countries. Based on my sales data, in Canada and Australia, Kobo is significantly bigger than Amazon for ebook sales. Kobo has also had a surge of recent media attention in the US as people seek out alternatives to Amazon and Kindle devices.   The Con of Kobo, and this is a fairly small one, is that their US market share is still fairly small compared to Amazon or Barnes & Noble or some of the others. But as I mentioned, they're a lot stronger in Canada and Australia, and they do reach a lot of different countries, more than Amazon does.   Does Kobo have a subscription service? Yes, Kobo Plus. Kobo Plus is significantly less expensive than Kindle Unlimited, and there's an additional tier that allows you to add audiobook content to the plan. The library isn't quite as extensive as KU though, though. I should note that in the years since Kobo has been introduced, I'd say about half of my revenue from Kobo (sometimes 60% of my revenue from Kobo) comes from Kobo Plus and not from direct ebook sales. So it's getting to the point where the majority of their ebook revenue I suspect, is coming from Kobo Plus and not direct Kobo sales.   Do they require exclusivity? No, which is another strong selling point for Kobo Plus. For their royalty structure, ebooks over $2.99, you get 70% and any books over below $2.99, you get 45%, which is a more generous term than Amazon in terms of the royalty rate for below $2.99 and above $9.99.   So what do I do? I currently use it as one of the platforms for my ebooks. It's been a pretty strong seller for me consistently over the years, and every Kobo book that I have is also available in Kobo Plus, which probably explains the revenue split I was talking about earlier. #4: The next platform we'll look at is Draft2Digital/Smashwords, which we'll do as one because Draft2Digital and Smashwords are in the process of merging. Draft2Digital is technically what's called an aggregator, where you upload your book and then they can publish on a variety of different platforms for you, and in exchange, they take a small cut of the sales. Draft2Digital is, in my opinion, probably the most effective way to get your ebooks through Apple and Smashwords. Apple does have its own direct uploading service, but I've never used it because there are a bit too many hoops to jump through.   Draft2Digital does, as I mentioned, have a way to publish on multiple storefronts at once while managing uploads and sales reporting through just one interface. They're not a storefront in and of themselves, although since Draft2Digital does own Smashwords, Smashwords essentially acts as their storefront for them. Although Draft2Digital lists Amazon, Kobo, and Barnes & Noble as an option, most authors will upload to these sites separately, and in fact, that's what I do for myself.   The Pros of Draft2Digital is that it's a definite time savings using Draft2Digital to publish across multiple platforms, especially with platforms like Apple that are more difficult or time consuming to learn. This is also a convenient way to make your work accessible to library platforms like Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla, and Bibliotheca, if that is important to you. Library sales have never been a huge priority of mine, but I've never been opposed to them either, so I usually just flip those switches on and then don't think about it again.   The Cons for Draft2Digital are that there was a period after the Smashwords migration where they received complaints about customer service and difficulty in setting up tax information, though I think that is mostly ironed out now.   One potential hazard for Draft2Digital with a very specific subset of writers is that if you are a writer of, shall we say, very hard erotica, the sort that ends up in very restricted categories on most stores, you will probably have trouble publishing through Draft2Digital. This is not, however, a problem that's unique to Draft2Digital. Amazon has what is called the “erotica dungeon”, where if you publish certain kinds of, like we said, very harsh erotica, your book isn't searchable on the Amazon store. You can link to it directly, but it will never show up on any search results. Kobo in particular has had problems with erotica.   Back in the 2010s, Kobo was also distributing ebooks to some British retailers, and these British retailers suddenly got upset when they noticed that these kinds of hard erotica were showing up on their store pages, which was not a good look for the company. And so there was a kerfuffle until that was all sorted out. My frank opinion with that is if you are writing these kinds of erotica, the big stores and Draft2Digital will never be on your side, and so you are better off pursuing a sort of a Patreon/running your own store on Shopify or Payhip strategy, but that is a bit of a digression.   So in terms of royalties, Draft2Digital takes 10% of the book's retail price per copy sold, which is in addition to whatever amount is taken by the specific storefront. So you are paying a bit of money in exchange for convenience for just uploading your book to Draft2Digital and having it push out the book to all the different stores for you.   What I do is I use Draft2Digital for Apple mainly because for a while I was using Smashwords, but Smashwords in the 2010s was a bit more persnickety than is now, and you needed to prepare a specially formatted doc file to publish on Smashwords and sometimes getting it through the Smashwords processing onto Apple was a bit of a pain. Draft2Digital took epub files, which are much easier to work with, and after a while I switched over all my Apple publishing to Draft2Digital entirely. So that's why I use Draft2Digital for Apple and for various library services that tend to be a minor amount of sales. Because of the difficulties on publishing direct to Apple, I do find that that 10% is good trade off in terms of selling books on Apple for me.   #5: Now onto Google Play's ebook self-publishing platform, which is, I think its full name is the Google Books Partner Center, which lets you publish books to the Google Play Store for sale on Android devices.   The Pros are that for writers interested in the international market, Google Play is another strong choice for a platform since the international mobile device market is very Android heavy. The iPhone (Apple) tends to be concentrated mainly in the US and a few of the wealthier countries like the UK and Canada, but Android has a much more international reach in general than the iPhone. Google Play also has some interesting promotional options for ebooks, such as offering the buyer a chance to subscribe to a specific series.   The cons are that some authors report that their sales reporting doesn't always consistently generate reports, and others are annoyed that it only generates a CSV file, (which isn't that much of a hardship for people who are familiar with Excel).   For myself, I found that there is a bit of a reporting lag on Google Play where it will sometimes take as long as five or six days for sales to show up on the dashboard, though usually it's only a delay of two days, though sometimes during the month you'll get these bigger lags and sometimes processing new material on the Google Play Store can be slow, and it can sometimes take two to three days for things to appear, though it usually gets worked out in the end. Does Google Play have a subscription service? It does not, nor does it require exclusivity, which is another point in its favor. And the royalties, the data is quite nice here. It is 70% for all price points in the countries listed on their support page, which only excludes a handful of countries like India, South Korea, and Japan (because of currency conversion regions or other local laws).   So those are the ebook publishing platforms that I currently use, and because I use them myself, I would recommend them. Hopefully that is helpful to you as you are looking for places to self-publish your book as you set out to become an indie author.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the backup episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.  

An in-depth interview with author and entrepreneur Phil Van Treuren, who shares how he built a six-figure self-publishing business selling stoic philosophy books—without relying on Amazon KDP.  

In this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, Heneka Watkis-Porter sits down with publishing industry veteran Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design. With over 50 years in the book publishing world, Michele brings a wealth of knowledge on how authors can take control of their publishing journey, avoid scams, and profit from their passion. She breaks down the evolution of self-publishing, revealing how independent authors can compete with traditional publishers—and win—by maintaining ownership, setting industry-standard quality, and being smart about their choices. Whether you're a first-time writer or a seasoned author, Michele's guidance provides a blueprint for building a successful, scam-free publishing experience. The Power of Self-Publishing: Profit, Control & Protection Michele is clear: self-publishing isn't just an alternative—it's a business decision. Authors can maintain creative control, keep more of their earnings, and bring their books to market without signing away their rights. But with this freedom comes responsibility. Michele warns against shady hybrid publishers that charge high production fees and still claim a share of your royalties. Her advice? If you're paying for the work, own the outcome—including your files, your ISBNs, and your book's future. Heneka echoes the importance of being informed, noting how many aspiring authors fall victim to scams due to lack of publishing knowledge. Competing With Traditional Publishing: Yes, You Can Michele debunks the myth that self-published books are inferior. With platforms like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, and a focus on professional-quality design, editing, and typesetting, indie authors can match—and often exceed—the quality of traditional publishers. The key? Following industry standards and never cutting corners. “Readers don't care how a book is published,” Michele says, “only that it's well done.” She urges authors to purchase their own ISBNs through Bowker, which allows them to retain full control over the book in all its formats—eBook, paperback, or hardback. What You'll Learn in This Episode: • How to avoid scams and bad deals in the publishing industry • Why self-publishing can be more profitable and empowering than traditional routes • How to meet traditional publishing standards on your own • Why owning your ISBNs and production files matters • Smart marketing tactics for positioning your book as a business tool • The truth about bestseller programs—and what really drives book success This episode is a must-listen for any aspiring author ready to publish with confidence, clarity, and control. Tune in, take notes, and share it with someone who dreams of becoming a published writer—without the pitfalls. COMMUNITY CONNECTION: Now it's time for our Community Connection segment! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode or any questions you have for Drewbie or Heneka—email us at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com or WhatsApp us at 876-849-2571. Also, don't forget about the upcoming LeadHerShip Cruise, where leaders like YOU can network and grow aboard Royal Caribbean's Liberty of the Seas! This four-day event combines empowerment with transformative learning against the stunning backdrop of the Bahamas. Contact us at heneka@henekawatkisporter.com or WhatsApp 876-849-2571 for more details! CONTACT Michelle Defilippo: Website: 1106design.com TRENDING NOW: Here's an eye-opening stat: Authors lose over $500 million annually due to predatory publishing scams—and AI-generated books are flooding platforms like Amazon faster than ever before. This makes professional design and marketing more important than ever. If you enjoyed this episode of The Entrepreneurial You, subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Visit henekawatkisporter.com to download a free eBook on how to conduct podcast interviews like a pro! AFFIRM WITH ME: I am an empowered author who makes informed decisions about my book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon KDP just announced a major change to print royalties, and the publishing world is buzzing. In this week's self-publishing news, we cover the updated royalty rates, what it means for paperback authors, and how it may or may not tie into the rise of low-content and AI-generated books. We also look at a major court ruling that could finally open the door for easier mobile eBook sales, plus a new report from the U.S. Copyright Office on artificial intelligence and training data. If you care about book sales, author income, or where publishing is headed next, don't miss this week's Self-Publishing News. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Sources: KDP: Print Royalty Rate and Paperback Printing Cost Changes FAQ - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GXFPA52P6ZJD2U3N?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880 KDP Print Calculator - https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G200735480?ref_=pe_93986420_1235824880#royalty_calculator The Bottom Line - https://janefriedman.com/the-bottom-line-janes-publishing-industry-newsletter/ US Copyright Office - Copyright and Artificial Intelligence, Part 3 - https://www.copyright.gov/ai/Copyright-and-Artificial-Intelligence-Part-3-Generative-AI-Training-Report-Pre-Publication-Version.pdf?mc_cid=e9a1b9ab69&mc_eid=433332c881  Major Court Ruling Opens New Path for Mobile eBook Sales - https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/ruling-opens-path-for-mobile-ebook-sales/  Coauthoring Nonfiction: Strategies for Successful Collaboration - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7hV_IsqVQE6Ghv1HNl-Szg#/registration  Outstanding Creator Awards - https://www.outstandingcreator.com/winners--2025-spring-contest.html Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook Mastering Self-Publishing on Amazon KDP - https://www.youtube.com/live/_8rNH3SQJK4?si=HP2BB81XZTF9oX24 How to Win Book Awards Without Wasting Money | Outstanding Creator Awards - https://www.youtube.com/live/X-4w4OWnRgE?si=DkqBCns4G2emtoZq 30 Books Giveaway - https://DaleLinks.com/30Books  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of a display advertising, digital product, Amazon KDP, affiliate, and Amazon Associates business created in November 2016 in the home and culinary niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $5,574.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/84631 to learn more about this business.

In this panel discussion, two high-achieving Amazon KDP authors, Sacha Black and J.M. Dalgliesh, reveal the most effective strategies and tactics they've used to maximize profitability in self-publishing. From smart pricing and advertising to leveraging data, this session is packed with actionable advice on how to turn writing books into a profitable, sustainable business. Learn how to make the most of Amazon's tools and build a long-term, profitable publishing strategy that drives consistent income. This session is proudly sponsored by Amazon KDP. This is a post from SelfPubCon (The Self-Publishing Advice Conference), an online author event run free twice yearly in association with the Alliance of Independent Authors. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. You can do that at http://allianceindependentauthors.org.

Send us a textHey nature lovers – Lauren here, and today's podcast is a little different. I want to take you behind the scenes of one of the most personal, emotional chapters of my creative journey so far.This is the story of how I wrote a book, poured my entire soul into it… and then got rejected. Not by a publisher, but by a platform that's supposed to make self-publishing accessible.This is the story of Wildly Unplug: A Creative Guide to Reconnect with Nature – and what happened when Amazon KDP said no. And the steps you can take to self-publish your own book!If you're writing your own book — or thinking about it — I'd love to hear about it.Tag me. DM me. You've got a cheerleader in me.

In this episode, Lauren talks to the seller of an Amazon KDP business created in June 2016 in the gaming, hobbies, news & education, and music niches. Listen in to find out how the business makes an average of $3,718.00 per month in net profit, why the seller has decided to sell, the lessons learned from running the business, and much more. Visit https://empireflippers.com/listing/81741 to learn more about this business.

#333 Have you ever wanted to write a book but felt stuck on where to start — or unsure if it could even be profitable? In this episode hosted by Kirsten Tyrrel, we're joined by self-publishing expert and Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson, who turned his side hustle into a thriving business that out-earned his military salary. Dave shares the insider secrets behind Amazon's algorithm, why most books fail to get discovered, and how you can position your book to actually generate income. Whether you're writing fiction, nonfiction, or a personal memoir, he breaks down the importance of keyword research, crafting compelling titles and covers, and choosing the right marketing strategy based on your goals. You'll also learn how to think like an author-entrepreneur and use your book as a tool to build authority, grow your audience, and open doors to new opportunities. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a bestselling author — or using a book to boost your business — this episode is a must-listen! What we discuss with Dave: + How Dave out-earned his military salary + Why most self-published books fail + The power of Amazon keyword research + Fiction vs. nonfiction book strategies + Using a book to grow your brand + Importance of titles and subtitles + Tips for designing an effective book cover + Where AI fits into the writing process + Amazon KDP formatting and publishing basics + Choosing the right book marketing strategy Thank you, Dave! Check out Kindlepreneur at Kindlepreneur.com. Watch the video podcast of this episode! And follow us on: Instagram Facebook Tik Tok Youtube Twitter To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors. Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey Rainmakers! It's Chelsey and Stephen, and if you've ever dreamed of writing a children's book, creating a journal, or making money on Amazon without being a professional author or illustrator—this episode is your sign. We just launched our second children's book (woohoo!) and wanted to share exactly how we did it, step by step, using Amazon KDP. This is hands-off income that ANYONE can do—yes, even you! In today's convo, we break down the misconceptions that stop people from ever starting—like thinking you need to be creative, tech-savvy, or have a huge budget. Spoiler: you don't. From coloring books to scissor skill books, journals to productivity planners, we explain how low-content books are the sweet spot for busy moms and creative dreamers alike. We even share how a 12-year-old inspired us at a conference with her DIY coloring book! We walk through how Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) works—basically, Amazon prints and ships your book on demand, so there's no need to buy inventory upfront. Whether you're using Canva, hiring help on Fiverr, or using AI tools like ChatGPT to help write the story, there are endless ways to create beautiful books quickly and easily. We also dive into two types of creators: the passion project folks (we see you legacy-builders!) and the strategic sellers who want to make real income. For those in the second group, Stephen breaks down how to use keywords, categories, and white label content to build a product that people are actually searching for. PLUS—we share the resource we love that teaches this whole process in-depth (linked below!). So if you've ever said, “I want to make a book someday,” let this be your wake-up call. You can do this—and we're cheering you on every step of the way. Links for this episode: https://rainmakerupgrades.com/kdp2 Connect with us: ► Rainmaker Instagram: @therainmakerfamily ► Chelsey Instagram: @chels_diaz ► Stephen Instagram: @steezdiaz ► TikTok: @therainmakerfamily ► Facebook: @diazfamilylegacy ► Website: therainmakerfamily.com   Join Our Next Rainmaker Challenge - How To Make Passive Income From Home: https://therainmakerchallenge.com   Save On Our Favorite Things: https://rainmakerfamily.com/deals   Watch The Million Dollar Mama Case Study: https://www.makeitrainmomma.com/casestudy   Episode Minute by Minute:  0:00 – Intro: You Can Do This (Even If You're Not a Writer) 1:00 – The Power of Legacy Books for Your Family 2:30 – What Are Low-Content Books? (And Why They're Easier Than You Think) 4:50 – Our Wedding Guide Story & White Labeling Explained 6:00 – How Amazon KDP Works (Print on Demand Breakdown) 7:15 – DIY Design Tools (Canva + Fiverr) 9:00 – Using ChatGPT to Write Children's Stories 11:00 – Where to Find Templates and Done-for-You Content 13:00 – Two Types of Creators: Passion vs. Profit 15:00 – Optimizing Titles & Keywords for Sales 17:00 – Why Categories on Amazon Matter 18:00 – Learn From Our Illustrator: Camden's KDP Course 19:25 – Final Encouragement + Where to Start  

Welcome everyone! Today, I am joined by guest Brian Gotta, a talented author and entrepreneur based in San Diego. Brian has written four youth sports novels and has recently ventured into adult fiction with his touching new book, Him, a story about a dog that will capture the hearts of all dog lovers. In this episode, we'll dive into Brian's journey as an author, the inspiration behind Him, and what it's like to navigate the world of self-publishing and marketing. At the conclusion of the episode, you'll hear an excerpt from Him, following a dog who is determined to reunite with his former owner but is faced with an obstacle they didn't expect.IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Teaser and opening(01:50) Brian shares his writing journey and talks about his first book, Congratulations, You're a Millionaire(04:20) How Brian began writing the non-fiction genre and then moved into writing fiction inspired by sports books he read in his youth (06:40) Brian discusses self-publishing and the rebranding opportunities on Amazon(10:31) Brian shares the inspiration behind Him[14:23 Brian reads an excerpt from his newest book, HimKEY TAKEAWAYS:Brian Gotta started his writing career with nonfiction, documenting sales techniques, which led to his first published book, Congratulations, You're a Millionaire. His transition to fiction began with middle-grade sports novels, inspired by his children's interests and the need for updated, modern storytelling.Whether traditionally published or self-published, authors must actively market their books. Brian learned that even with a publisher, the responsibility of promotion largely falls on the author. This realization led him to self-publish his youth sports novels and rebrand and re-release them for new audiences.As a natural entrepreneur, Brian approaches writing as a business, leveraging his sales and marketing background to promote his books. His experience highlights the importance of perseverance in the publishing world, from rebranding older works to embracing new platforms like Amazon KDP.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free or become a paid subscriber to watch the video version of this episode. You will also be eligible to receive other extras such as exclusive content from podcast guests, short stories, exclusive fiction and more! https://substack.com/@reenitahora Fiction Credits:Written by Brian GottaRead by Brian Gotta GUEST RESOURCES:Brian Gotta - LinkedInBrian Gotta - Facebook BusinessBrian Gotta - XBrian Gotta - InstagramBrian Gotta - WebsiteBrian Gotta Author Page - AmazonCongratulations, You're a Millionaire - BookHim - BookHOST RESOURCESWebsiteLinkedIn Tiktok Instagram Facebook Twitter (X) Substack Threads LinkTree BIO:Brian Gotta is an author and entrepreneur who lives in San Diego, CA. After graduating from Indiana University with a B.A. in English Literature, he began a sales and sales management career, which inspired his first book, Congratulations! You're a Millionaire! Raising his four children and coaching them in sports inspired him to write a book on coaching baseball, Winning Secrets, and four youth sports novels. His recently-published novel, Him, is his first work of adult fiction.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amazon KDP is quietly removing two critical tools for formatting your books. The Association of American Publishers notes a 6.5% increase in book profits in 2024. Bookvault is expanding into Australia and now has print on demand Down Under. And, Apple Books for Authors announced new category rollouts from 2024 for your books. All that and more in the self-publishing news for this week. Book Award Pro - https://DaleLinks.com/BookAwardPro (affiliate link) Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp  Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. Sources: AAP December 2024 StatShot Report: Overall Publishing Industry Up 6.5% Year-To-Date, and Down 4.3% for Month of December - https://publishers.org/news/aap-december-2024-statshot-report-overall-publishing-industry-up-6-5-year-to-date-and-down-4-3-for-month-of-december/ Kindle Comic Creator and Kindle Kids' Book Creator will be unavailable from March 18, 2025 - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/Kindle-Comic-Creator-and-Kindle-Kids-Book-Creator-will-be-unavailable-from-March-18-2025?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum  6 Tips to Engage your Readers with Author Follow - https://www.kdpcommunity.com/s/article/6-Tips-to-Engage-your-Readers-with-Author-Follow?language=en_US&forum=KDP%20Forum Apple Books for Authors - https://authors.apple.com/ Complete BISAC Subject Headings List (2024 Edition) - https://www.bisg.org/complete-bisac-subject-headings-list  Australian Printing is Rolling Out in the Bookvault Portal! - https://bookvault.app/australian-printing-now-live/  ProWritingAid - https://DaleLinks.com/ProWritingAid (affiliate link) Book Bounty - https://DaleLinks.com/BookBounty (affiliate link) Game-Changing Features Coming to Self-Publishing! | Laterpress - https://www.youtube.com/live/aJUTUz7mQ1s?si=H1frWMOLMkj-Untc LIVE: Auditing Your Amazon Ads - https://www.youtube.com/live/gs4gXt849f8?si=jfpwTeMbQusKhE8r Authortunities Hub presents: Writers Block Party – Special Guest: Dale L. Roberts! - https://authortunities-hub.mn.co/ The BookFest Adventure - https://www.thebookfest.com/ Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) AUTHOR INTERVIEW w Special Guest Author DALE L. ROBERTS - https://www.youtube.com/live/HfATv5G3nLI?si=cMfpz5d2ytf-M4sh Review of "Wide Publishing for Authors" by Dale L. Roberts - https://www.outstandingcreator.com/reviews/review-of-wide-publishing-for-authors-by-dale-l-roberts Wide Publishing for Authors - https://DaleLinks.com/WideBook Bestseller Book Launch Plan Book Review | & Wide Publishing For Authors - https://youtu.be/bjrIDiZ5MWU?si=Atw_i19IvCyOToZd Bestseller Book Launch Plan - https://DaleLinks.com/BestsellerBook  Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts