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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
“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 […]
There’s no doubt that the low-bar to entry for Amazon KDP, especially in the no- to low- content book space, has created a flood of product. With economic headwinds coming and increasing competition, it may seem harder to get your product to stand out. Two ways to improve your chances are a) leveling up to […]
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, the low- to no- content book publishing market has become increasingly competitive due to the appeal of the low barrier to entry. Get-rich-quick’ers and system gamers have created countless numbers of product that we don’t even want to call “books”. These are the folks who believed […]
Coloring books have evolved from a child’s pastime to a leading trend in adult stress relief. Grown-ups worldwide are rediscovering the joys and anti-stress benefits of coloring in, creating tremendous opportunities for POD book sellers on Amazon KDP. This article will guide you on how to create your own adult coloring book success story using […]
In a world that spins more connected every day, there’s an increasing desire to embrace the beautiful tapestry of cultures we share. But can we capture this universal sentiment in the Amazon realm of planners and journals? Let’s embark on a journey of global inspiration, creative inclusion, and, yes, potentially greater sales. We’re about to […]
