ROUNDUP: Niche solutions for low-content books
If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ve heard us bang the drum about the importance of niches in the arena of low-content books. As the market gets more crowded with wannabees and get-rick-quick-ers, those of us who have put thought into our projects are feeling the pinch. More competition from SEO ninjas and […]
Amazon KDP’s year in review: how did the platform fare in 2023?
In 2023, Amazon KDP maintained its position as a pivotal player in the self-publishing world, evolving with new updates, algorithms, and trends. As we review the year, we’ll explore the platform’s changes, the top, most profitable niches, and key statistics that shaped Amazon KDP’s landscape over the past twelve months. Let’s dive right into it. […]
Changes to Amazon KDP Categorization – What You Need To Know
Ah, life. Just when things are starting to feel comfortable, something comes along and upends everything. And this is no different for us KDPers. Change is coming. Why? Well, Amazon is successful for a number of reasons but mainly they are always looking how to streamline processes and maximize returns. Is this for any other […]
KDP Printing Cost Change – What You Need To Know
It was bound to happen sooner or later, with the costs of just about everything we love going up. On June 20, 2023, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) will implement significant adjustments to printing expenses. The increased costs of labor, materials, and publishing books with large trim sizes are being reflected in these adjustments. While there […]
Niche Sales – What Should You Do When You First Start Amazon KDP?
You may have heard about people earning additional money or even a full-time income by producing their own printed products and selling them on Amazon. If you’ve ever wondered what they’re on about, keep reading. We are assuming that this will be mainly for the greenest newbie out there, and that’s OK, but even if […]
Maximizing Your Book Bolt 3-Day Free Trial In 3 Simple Steps
So, you’ve decided that it’s time to take your KDP Seller experience to the next level. Considering the highly saturated Amazon space, you’ll need a secret weapon to stay one step ahead of the pack. But how much would that cost? Not a lot, if you consider the return on investment. Book Bolt is an […]
New Puzzle Interiors Released
NOTE: This article is outdated and all puzzle types are now available inside of the Book Bolt Studio for pro level subscribers. With ever growing types of activity books being published by low-content book sellers, you need to do everything you can to differentiate yourself from the competition. The first way to do that is […]
Book Scout – The #1 Way To Grab Your Competitor’s Keyword Strategy
When doing your KDP research, you often run into books that have 10, 20, even 30+ reviews on them. These niches you run into look crowded, they sell well, but they are SO SIMPLE. Each book you run into has lined interiors, a simple cover, and a mediocre title. So you are left sitting there […]
New Kakuro Puzzle Generator Added To Book Bolt Studio
One of the hottest selling interiors for your low/no content books are PUZZLE interiors! They look great, keep the user occupied and buying more (once they finish the puzzles they bought), and bring in the royalties! The problem is that these interiors are a downright pain to create. They are tedious, take forever, and by […]
Creating KDP Book Covers With Patterns
Creating book COVERS for your low or no content books is THE most important aspect of running a KDP business. Just think about it, you could have the best keywords in your listing to make sure your book gets in front of the right audience, but if the cover is not visually appealing, the chances […]
