For many aspiring authors, the thought of self-publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) seems like a quick and easy way to get their work out into the world. However, there are some real costs that come with self-publishing on KDP that many people don't consider. First we nee...
Many self-publishing platforms provide free ISBNs. If yours doesn’t, you can get a universal ISBN through myidentifiers.com. 7. Create a Shopify store Set up your own online store to sell your book, even if you use other distribution channels like Amazon or local bookstores. “One of...
Utilize Amazon Ads I get it, Amazon ads seems daunting – but it’s one of the only ads platforms that doesn’t spend your money willy-nilly. In fact, it’s hard to get Amazon to spend through your budget – generally. But if you’re worried about the cost of the ads, set a b...
"Self-publishing through KDP and Amazon has changed my life. My books have made it to the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists." Visit Tricia O'Malley's author page Jéssica Macedo Brazil / Fantasy “I always dreamed of living off books, but it was somethi...
The self-publishing platform you use will influence your book's format, as different platforms have their formatting guidelines. For example, if you're planning to self-publish your book using KDP for Amazon self-publishing, you must provide a separate marketing cover image, which should i...
Self-publishing on Amazon is a no-brainer. You should always publish direct to Amazon – i.e. without using a middleman – as it has the most readers, by far. It’s also the easiest marketplace to gain traction, in a happy act of serendipity. ...
"Self-publishing through KDP and Amazon has changed my life. My books have made it to the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists." Visit Tricia O'Malley's author page Jéssica Macedo Brazil / Fantasy “I always dreamed of living off books, but it was somethi...
How to Publish a Book on Amazon in 8 Steps Step 1: Create Your KDP Account Step 1:Head to theKDP homepageand click “Sign up”. Step 2:Sign in with your Amazon account or click “Create your KDP account” at the bottom. Simple!
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The first book was done through a “Vanity Press Company”, a bad experience that led me to go “indie” and do self-publishing totally myself. That required mastering a software “SCRIVENER” and enrolling as an author with Amazon. See the challenges I encountered and how I succeeded to ...