2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #2: Analyzing Your Unsuccessful Products
We started off our look at “Projects” (one of the modules in this crash course) with a happy exercise: an analytical look at what contributed to the success of your most successful products. That’s to take the sting out of this week’s second of four entries on a 2023 look back on “Products”. This time, […]
2024 Prep Crash Course – “Products” Module #1: Analyzing Your Successful Products
If your goal is growth, the first thing to ask is “What am I doing right?” Sometimes the answer is hard work. Sometimes it’s luck. Sometimes it’s the price. Whatever the reason for the success of one of your titles, it’s in the data. That’s why the very first step of this entire journey is […]
Amazon Advertising: Keeping Your Books in Front Of Buyers
Low- to no-content books via Amazon KDP have attracted a lot of attention because they provide novel opportunities for creative expression and active participation. However, the low barrier to entry and relative ease of creation has created a crowded marketplace. SEO is a powerful tool when it comes to keeping in front of buyers looking […]
Publisher Collaboration To Increase Reach and Visibility
By now, you are aware of the potential of Amazon KDP as an opportunity to share your stories and ideas with the rest of the world. Not only is it possible to publish books with KDP, but there is also the opportunity to work together on projects with other creators and expand your respective reach. […]
Staying Updated with KDP’s Policies And Guidelines: How Often Do You Need to Check To Stay Compliant?
We all go through it. An endless parade of updates, changes to TOS, you know the drill. It’s in everything we do online today, the boilerplate we all ignore and click that we’ve read. But then there’s the part of the online world in which we make a living, and that does get some more […]
Coloring Books for Grownups
Was there ever a better time that getting that BIG box of crayons (you know the ones I mean) and opening them for the first time to use with a brand-new coloring book? Remember how you could do that for days on end? I do too. And you know what’s pretty cool? That’s something that […]
The art of minimalism: Design tips for no-content books
In a world inundated with information, minimalism has emerged as a design philosophy that celebrates simplicity, clarity, and purpose. No-content books on Amazon KDP embody the essence of minimalism in a tangible form. They are a canvas for creativity, a space for self-expression, and a stylish addition to your bookshelf. In this article, we’ll explore […]
Inspirational quote coloring books: How to create and market these products on Amazon KDP?
Coloring books have been a cherished pastime for people of all ages, providing a creative escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A specific niche in this category has been gaining traction among Amazon KDP shoppers – inspirational quotes. In the following sections, we’ll take a deep dive into the essential components of […]
Did “The Matrix” Teach Us Nothing? How To Use, and Not BE Used By, AI
You knew this topic was coming eventually, didn’t you. The advent of AI in the creative world happened fast and is impacting everything to the point where we can’t ignore it as a topic any longer. Simply put, you can’t trust AI. No, not because it’s going to transform your web-connected refrigerator into a death-machine, […]
Preventing Amazon from Saying “Hasta La Vista, Baby” to your KDP Account
“Why Was My Account Terminated??” …words we hope you never have to say. However, it is being said by many KDP publishers, and for what seem to be pretty arbitrary reasons. That said, the reasons are seldom arbitrary. Mistakes can be made, and so can appeals, but it is hard to get your account back […]
