This is My PROVEN Amazon KDP Formula (I might delete this video soon)….

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  • 📈 Master Amazon KDP with my proven seller strategies | ► www.ChrisRaydog.com/
    As a high-volume seller with hundreds of thousands of units in sales, Chris Raydog shares his exact, no filter results and strategies for launching profitable products through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.
    I know, this is a long video, it's not what you want to hear - but it is what works. I promise. You are wasting so much time with worthless pursuits with your Amazon KDP business. Might delete this video, I know it's not what people wanna hear...
    Ok so in today's video I take a VERRRRY long look at my overall approach to KDP and publishing. This is NOT your typical KDP beginners guide where I show you how to create an account etc etc - what this is, it's everything they don't tell you to focus on with publishing. I know it's a long video but I truly believe it will save you a lot of time and headaches with KDP.
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  • @ChrisRaydog
    @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    Let me summarise everything in this comment. I know, it's a long video....
    EXPECTATIONS AND REALITY
    - Is KDP saturated? WHO CARES - change your approach to publishing.
    - Can I earn a full time income with KDP? Yes, but you need more sources of income.
    - TH-cam income reports are not realistic. Achievable, not realistic.
    - How long will it take to make sales? I don't know
    - How many books will sell? Not all of them, that is for sure. 20%
    - Can I start with no money? Yes, but you better learn something.
    WHAT BOOKS CAN WE SELL?
    Low content books - low chances of making sales, volume needed.
    Medium content - Higher chance, my favourite (activity books etc)
    High content - Highest chance but it's gonna cost ya.
    My approach - A VARIETY is BEST
    WHAT BOOKS DOES CHRIS SELL?
    Activity books in all kinds of niches
    Coloring books for seniors
    Short stories
    Picture books
    Cookbooks (kinda)
    HOW TO WASTE YOUR TIME WITH KDP
    Generic low content books (watch the video)
    Following niche videos - niche research is very easy! Do it yourself
    Clueless publishing - If you don't know ANYTHING about the niche, learn or leave it.
    Premade interiors - Not for me, promotes laziness and dull work
    NICHE RESEARCH
    Are niches important? Yes
    How do I find niches for free? I use Amazon, and it's easy.
    Can I compete in a niche - too many factors to list, watch the video
    CREATING YOUR LISTING
    I don't go there. I talk about the order of importance so you can take your brain off of keywords and all that jazz
    HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOOK SELL
    Add some value to your book that people haven't seen before.
    Tidy up your listing aesthetics! GRAMMAR!
    Run ads - get my free ad course
    Use A plus content
    You CAN make your low content books sell, but you need to be the FIRST of your kind
    Don't fret over reviews, make a good book, reviews will come 100%
    Make your next book 5% better than your last book!
    BOOK COVER IMPORTANCE
    UNDERSTAND THAT YOUR BOOK COVERS ARE NOT GOOD.
    Be in theme with popular books in your niche
    Decide if you can design it yourself or if you need to outsource
    GOOD SOFTWARE
    CreativeFabrica - BUT NOT THE KDP INTERIORS SECTION
    Hand drawm maze sofrware
    Helium10
    DS AMAZON QUICKVIEW (chrome extension)
    Any listing expander extension
    YOUR BRAIN
    SHOULD YOU RUN ADS?
    Get my free ads course from the description, you'll see.
    Much love people, feel free to leave questions in your replies here.
    Chris

    • @zolar4ever
      @zolar4ever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice and amazing video, God bless you sir. I don't see any link here

    • @dailybuildit7881
      @dailybuildit7881 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Your straight up no B.S. approach is refreshing! Watching now 🔥🔥🔥

    • @travelideas3126
      @travelideas3126 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thankyou for this video chris full of great information ive been the sort of person you were probably talking about using cf interiors and changing them a bit for colouring books ive sold 3 so far but i will look into doing more of my own stuff from now on thanks
      pete oh yeah free course (might be too late)

    • @ProjectBeeBee
      @ProjectBeeBee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dear Chris, what is your call about Sean Dollwet's Freedom Self Publishing course? is it worth the investment of $1k?

    • @johannesbenade1016
      @johannesbenade1016 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Free Course, please.

  • @sharmon991
    @sharmon991 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    It took about 6 months for my first book to sell. It's a coloring book of my own drawings. I was so proud! Lol. Patience and a realistic mind-set are important

    • @sloanesboudoir9549
      @sloanesboudoir9549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congrats!!! Keep going! We need original work out here in the world 💖

    • @oneluckygirlandherdog
      @oneluckygirlandherdog ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great! Has it continued to sell?

    • @sharmon991
      @sharmon991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oneluckygirlandherdog nope lol. I have sold 2 copies in about a year. But I also haven't promoted it anywhere. I feel like if i were to put effort into self promotion it might do a little better but I didn't intend on that in the first place. I have been wanting to make more but I've decided to use it to make custom gifts in the meantime. There's no minimum on an order 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @carriedavis946
      @carriedavis946 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for saying how long it generally takes for book sales. Im creating them back to back praying that one will take off soon. But Im thinking once I start promoting more sells will start

  • @romanticscents
    @romanticscents ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you. I watched your entire video. Basically, I been wanting to try and self-publish a book on KDP for many years now. So yesterday, I had a bright idea to create a low content book.I am on day 2 and I am about 50% halfway through my book when I stumbled up on your channel today. Your video has given me courage and a lot of things you mentioned in your video, confirms that I am on the right path. If I can get some sales, it would be amazing. It is a lot of work, but I am hopeful. I can't wait to finish my first book and start the next one. I have so many ideas. I don't know why I waited so long. Thank you so much for the great content!

  • @deewhite0612
    @deewhite0612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    A voice of reason in a "KDP" world of confusion. Thank you. A lot of what you have said confirms what I found out for myself in the course of my last 9 months of being a self-publisher and I have found that as I move into higher content, well-researched books I am actually starting to make headway. Great video.

    • @selfpublishingempire
      @selfpublishingempire ปีที่แล้ว

      I've moved into medium content as well, after toying with no/low content. It definitely seems the right level for me, with potentially high content to come.

  • @Thelittlebirchhouse
    @Thelittlebirchhouse 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I’m still watching your video but I just had to say that what you said about checking reviews about what people like and don’t like is just brilliant. That never would have crossed my mind!

  • @namelesswanderer9315
    @namelesswanderer9315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I appreciate your realistic approach, that does not pander to naive expectations, and addresses how we can work toward overcoming our individual barriers.

  • @aiartgifts
    @aiartgifts 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been successfully publishing and selling on KDP for several years now, but still learned things from watching this video. Enjoyed the delivery and the information. You offer up great tips. I especially liked the information regarding niche research, and you're right, I"ve not heard many authors mention using the "products related to this item" for more ideas. Thanks so much. Looking forward to watching more of your videos and continuing to learn and grow.

  • @meema.6479
    @meema.6479 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first language is not English so I had to repeat the video multiple times, and I did't even notice that it is +2 hours! I subscribed your channel after the fourth time I watch it! thanks a lot!

  • @annaalicjag3700
    @annaalicjag3700 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really, really good video, Chris. Extremely informative. I managed to last till 1 hour 16 mins and I'll watch the rest tomorrow not mentioning having a replay from time to time lol. I started KDP last year in September with not much success. I've published 32 books only so far as I work full time and it's hard to keep up with making new stuff. All I can do is persevere here. Thanks for the words of encouragement at the beginning of the video. It means tons.

  • @jacc3821
    @jacc3821 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad I’ve come across this video, will be watching it a few times. I love to write but never ventured into KDP, it seems so daunting and I have a lot to learn about it. Thank you for posting your advice. I will study more and may dip my toe soon.

  • @Purgatory.Diaries
    @Purgatory.Diaries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is a very useful video for KDP newbies. I'm not really in the whole "Low content KDP" thing, but when publishing a couple of horror stories on KDP, I obviously ran into the hordes of KDP channels making it sound like a "0 effort, 1000€ per month guaranteed gig". People need to hear the truth more often. So kudos to channels like yours & Sleepy Pilgrim's for keeping it real, and trying to expose the ugly bits about KDP, not just the colorful lies and crappy KDP "Master" Courses wasting people's time and money.

  • @worldofthesupernatural
    @worldofthesupernatural 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I started publishing after losing my 20 year business during COVID. I published over 200 books in 9 months, wasted over 3k on ads and ended up just stopping making books because I was selling 1 to 4 books a day (still am) but never more. I knew I had to make better books and started spending a lot more time at the end, but I had run out of steam. I am encouraged to jump back I'm after watching your video. Thank you so much for doing this!

    • @MrLightstudios
      @MrLightstudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah so your one of the people saturating the market with crap...

  • @meganjayne
    @meganjayne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Free Course Please 🙏 Thank-you for this incredibly thorough video Chris. I've not yet started KDP for many of the reasons you've covered at the start of your video, but you've clearly mapped out a no bs way to make this work if you're in it for the long haul. Thank-you! I'll be using this as my step-by-step guide to making my first online side hustle finally come to life.✨

  • @Holisticenergyhealings
    @Holisticenergyhealings ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for making this video. Please don’t take it down. I’m determined to make a living one day with kdp, I just really enjoy designing these. I almost gave up until I came across your video. Thank you again.

  • @moose9001
    @moose9001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I took your advice to heart, made changes, and finally got a few sales. As the daying goes. Rome wasn't built in a day, so I'll continue to be ambitious and trust that things will continue to get better. I (and I'm sure many others) appreciate your time in making this video.

  • @marisavanderlaan6974
    @marisavanderlaan6974 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Free Course. This video is exactly what I was looking for and needed. Watched so many videos the last couple of weeks but this really summarises all my questions and concerns! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge ...for free😱🤗

  • @sg.7773
    @sg.7773 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video Chris!!! I am just starting my search into creating low content books and using KDP and the information in your video is stellar. Not only is it informative but I felt an honesty from you that isn't often felt when watching other video makers. You weren't trying to sale me something, trying to convince me I could get rich doing this with no skills or that it is effortless, like nearly every other video on this subject is. Man I can't thank you enough for your effort , time, knowledge and most of all your honesty and sincerity! I learned so so much from this and can't wait to keep learning from you . With this video you become not only my go to TH-cam channel but my secret weapon lol. I was completely sold on signing up to Book Bolt going into this video because I didn't know exactly how to research all that was included on Book Bolt. Now I know I can find what I need and I know how to find it myself. Taking time to research is not a problem for me because I absolutely love researching so huge plus for me. The other thing that was a complete surprise take away for me is that you outsource your book covers. I just found another avenue for a possible income revenue for myself. Over the last several years I have taught myself graphic design and it is that love of designing the led me to this whole low content book concept to begin with. I am seriously thinking now that perhaps I just sign up on Upwork and create book covers for people such as yourself. I am so excite about the possibility of actually designing for others that I can't see straight lol. THIS IS THE MOST VALUABLE VIDEO I HAVE EVER WATCHED FOR ME PERSONALLY! YOU CHANGED MY WHOLE OUTLOOK AND PROBABLY THE WHOLE DIRECTION I WILL BE TAKING FOR MY GRAPHIC DESING PASSION! THANK YOU JUST ISN'T ENOUGH BUT THANK YOU JUST THE SAME! JUST FABULOUS CHRIS AND I AM SOOOOOO GRATEFUL TO YOU! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE SO PLEASE DON'T STOP CREATING CONTENT HERE. YOU ARE NEEDED!
    SINCERELY,
    A VERY GRACIOUS GIRL IN SALT LAKE CITY

  • @sinamKhattak
    @sinamKhattak 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful. Thanks, Chris.
    Please don't delete this valuable resource!

  • @Stefan-bv4tg
    @Stefan-bv4tg 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Free course!
    WOW, so much information...and there is still an hour left!
    I just started with Amazon KDP and I really like your approach on high quality instead of massive low content/low quality flooding of the market.
    I'm hooked for the next hour!

  • @curiousdoodler5509
    @curiousdoodler5509 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video! I watched looking for tips to sell novels, but you got me interested in this lower content market. Sounds like it could be a really good way to fund my slower and more expensive high content books while I build a back catalog. I love drawing digital art and have a hard drive full of unique art. This sounds like a good way to actually make money off of that. Thanks for opening my eyes!

  • @Onyxblue660
    @Onyxblue660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I am currently researching KDP. I have watched about 30 different videos and this is the only one that didn't recommend using premade content. I love your creative approach. Thank you.

  • @sloanesboudoir9549
    @sloanesboudoir9549 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm more than halfway through and I LOVE YOUR WAY OF TEACHING!!!! What great tips and I love that you have just text before you get into the lesson. I'm late to this game but excited to enter. Thank you for the time it took to make this awesome video!

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you’re enjoying!

  • @rodsalley2523
    @rodsalley2523 ปีที่แล้ว

    Darn! I'm way too late for the "free course". Please don't delete. We all need to hear your voice of reason. The time has flown by because it's just so packed with amazing information. Terrific work Chris, keep it up.

  • @AniMoted
    @AniMoted 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man, whole 2 hours of pure wisdom, thank you!!

  • @1safariman
    @1safariman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Chris I have just finished watching it’s now 6.45 pm in the UK I found this very interesting as I have been on KDP for 2 months with about 25 books i did manage to sell 5 in the first month but nothing since but this video has now spurred me on again. Thanks again for putting all the work into producing this video. A big 👍’s up from me.

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's a great start man!

  • @SpiritAscending
    @SpiritAscending 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is fabulous! I never got bored and the content is so helpful. Thank you for putting so much time and effort to make it! 💖💖💖👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @GroundedPsychicLH
    @GroundedPsychicLH 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a course in its own right - and I have learned a lot, thank you.

  • @thoughtsRpower
    @thoughtsRpower 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course. Enjoying the speed and practically of your video. Great job.

  • @shaunnyr
    @shaunnyr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched/listened all the way to the end✅ very clear and straightforward. I needed to hear the truth! Thank you for the time you put in to this video!

  • @rerejordan4544
    @rerejordan4544 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course! I just found you today, this video is very helpful! I’m taking notes and powering through the entire video in one setting. Thank you for this amazing content!

  • @vikkiflawith
    @vikkiflawith ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Guess I am too late for the free course LOL but this is an extremely helpful video. I got into kdp a few months ago after watching a few videos on it. I'm ashamed to say my first book had a terrible cover and one page repeated 100 times inside. Now I am working on medium content and up. You really took the time to explain your thinking and I definitely learned something in this two hours. I've liked and subscribed.

  • @fullcholas
    @fullcholas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    FREE COURSE. This video has been such an eye opener. Thank you very much for taking the time to plan and put this video together

  • @markhumphreys7846
    @markhumphreys7846 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Free course. Great video Chris. I know it's a long one, but it's so damn detailed. I'm trying to watch it in one go ( with coffee) taking notes as I go. EDIT: I watched the whole video in one sitting. Honestly, the 2 hours went by so quickly because it is jam-packed with info. If you watch any video about KDP, make it this one. 10 out of 10 Chris 👍😀

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wow thank you

    • @sloanesboudoir9549
      @sloanesboudoir9549 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed!!! Im at 1:20 and sad that I'm more than halfway through. Didn't even realize it.

  • @dianebonneau2350
    @dianebonneau2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very best guide for KDP as well as graphics for POD. Thanks so much for truthful principles. ☕️

  • @francisefosae.6476
    @francisefosae.6476 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great tutor. I love this. It's both educative and informative. Though one becomes scared of all the different challenges. But it worth it because nothing good comes easy

  • @dianebonneau2350
    @dianebonneau2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Chris, your advice is proof of concept for me. I’ve found a micro niche on my own in the guided/meditation world. I’ve got 8 totally unique ones and ideas for continuing. Is it ok to specialize for a bit? Just sold a notebook in hard cover with a fab cover design of my own creation. Slowly progressing after 6 months. Thanks for your incredible work

  • @bradleysimpson
    @bradleysimpson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Would love a free course if still available. I am still learning so much about this business from successful authors like yourself. I jumped in September 2021 and have sold just over 400 low-content books. Thanks for your content and the realistic expectations. Keep it coming!

  • @joenortrup9075
    @joenortrup9075 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris, Thank you for your effort in making this incredible tool. The info here helps us to find the "true" starting point for self publishing on Amazon KDP and to also set reasonable expectations when getting started. I will be referencing this tutorial for some time and taking full advantage of other valuable aides you have created and shared. Thanks again for the time and hard work creating this valuable content for others like myself, to benefit from, extremely generous.

  • @DigitalResellSuccess
    @DigitalResellSuccess ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could listen to your TH-cam videos the entire day. You have such an easygoing voice to listen to, plus the content is informative and to the point. Thanks for providing these videos! Hoping to learn a lot!🎉

  • @apropo123
    @apropo123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Chris.
    Finally, a reality-based video. A warmhearted thank you to you, Chris. I have watched numerous KDP videos. Many times thoughts like " instructions are too easy, and even the content is exaggerated" creep into my brain.
    If you want to ascertain starting a successful KDP business, you must deal with the learning curve, which in my opinion, is steep.
    Knowledge is Power."

  • @Tammar_Tammy
    @Tammar_Tammy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Thank you so so so much for this! Truly appreciate it! 💜💜💜💜💜

  • @CrowningSuccess
    @CrowningSuccess 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks soooo much for this Free Course Chris!

  • @LiteSeeker1
    @LiteSeeker1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This video is totally awesom Chris. Too long to watch in one sitting though. I'll definitely catch the rest later so please don't delete it. Your honest, no BS, realistic approach is needed especially for a newb like me. Thanks bro!

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Glad you're enjoying it! I won't be deleting unless the feedback is bad for the video length

    • @SunshineDiamonds
      @SunshineDiamonds 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Video length is perfect! So grateful

  • @francobam3832
    @francobam3832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you very much. That is a very good summary all around the KDP-business. I had a FBA Whitelabel business some years ago and on some parts I had to smile because there is not that much difference to this business. (In fact it is but not at the part with Amazon...) To be successful on Amazon you always need to remember the philosophy of their business. If the customer is not happy, they are not happy. And that will reflect on your sale, your ranking, your business. If you dont respect this or ignore it, there is no chance for making good business on a long run. The quality aspect is not only about personal references - it is also your path to better sustainable business.

  • @jolawrence731
    @jolawrence731 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your calm, measured teaching approach. Very refreshing and much appreciated😊

  • @PublisherReport
    @PublisherReport 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    2 hours to clear up what most just keep asking over and over and over again! I wouldn't delete the video, it's super valuable 👍

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks, hope you're better bro

    • @PublisherReport
      @PublisherReport 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisRaydog getting there .. be 100% soon!

  • @carriemason3728
    @carriemason3728 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you, Chris. This was really incredible. HONEST and logical processes. I have a whole new mindset now about the KDP world. I too don't believe you should take this one down. We need more of this type of help!

  • @ceaottermom
    @ceaottermom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FREE COURSE. I didn't scroll through all the comments to see if they were all claimed yet. I have listened all the way through and have started again when I would actually make notes. Great content as I am suffering from analysis paralysis but this helped me clarify how to move forward with some of rhe things I am stuck on.

  • @srkglobalbiz
    @srkglobalbiz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Free Course, I am not sure if I am amongst the first 5 😀 but thank you so much for such a value add video. This itself is a free course for me on my KdP journey Chris. As they say - some people treat a feast as crumbs and some people the other way around. This video of yours was really a feast for me ! Thank you again

  • @BlueSkies7
    @BlueSkies7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was fantastic and much needed. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

  • @sipprianawest3333
    @sipprianawest3333 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video that you have created. You're so right, this is the information that the get rich quick post anything on kdp guru's don't tell you. Transparent is the right word you used at the end. Very helpful video. Thank you once again for sharing.

  • @barbarag7831
    @barbarag7831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much great information. Well worth watching! Thank you.

  • @jimbouldin3587
    @jimbouldin3587 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course. I had to try... very informative and honest video, you obviously have experience and subject matter expertise. Thank you.

  • @valerierichards7433
    @valerierichards7433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are so right. Thank you for being honest. I figured this out about all the videos on here a long time ago about KDP, how to make this or that. They are NOT the books these creators are making

  • @joannaberry-fbf1045
    @joannaberry-fbf1045 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Chris! This is such a brilliant video.

  • @Rutheniumm79
    @Rutheniumm79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course! I just started a couple of months ago and have so much much learn ovet the next few months. I loved your content and thank you graciously for your time and effort in helping others achieve success in this market. I would not waste your course and would put it to good use. Thank you so much for considering me!

  • @grouchostarx531
    @grouchostarx531 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Also, FWIW, the pre-made KDP interiors (like on Creative Fabrica) are meant only to be a starting point. The creator is meant to elaborate on what is already there, "make it their own", as it were.

  • @pinkpopsubliminals
    @pinkpopsubliminals 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you provide good , quality content that is valuable those who are serious will appreciate it. I didn't hear any rambling in you about video. Very clear and easy to understand.

  • @stephie.p.
    @stephie.p. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this content, I truly appreciate your direct and honest approach. 👏 well done, sir.

  • @leannemcgrath1566
    @leannemcgrath1566 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free Course. Best summary and tips condensed very well. Great to listen to a few times.

  • @anellawrites
    @anellawrites ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m to late for the free course but I am chiming in with the please don’t delete crowd. This video is super helpful. Thanks.

  • @aleksandarkomatina5348
    @aleksandarkomatina5348 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really amazing, thank you for share this video, exactly what I needed

  • @Lily2Anna
    @Lily2Anna 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Honestly, every other KDP videos I've watched are either talking to kids from kindergarten , or make shit up to add drama (wtf), or/and have zero clue about KDP (or art) and just talk shit to make money off of ads on youtube. It's great to stumble upon you, Chris. I'm a graphic designer / painter. I never ever follow youtube videos because they're just fluff.... but you are just so damn cool and HONEST! Cheers for taking the time to record these vids, let's be friends? xD All the best :)

  • @merlerussell770
    @merlerussell770 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks friend for a real look into this, it’s nice to see people being honest

  • @libbykalis1790
    @libbykalis1790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Chris, really brilliant content in this video. Many thanks for taking the time to give a honest account of KDP. Kindest. Libby

  • @justinewilson400
    @justinewilson400 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant Chris I always love your work !

  • @starralex5732
    @starralex5732 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Chris, I am just getting started with this and your content has been very helpful.

  • @sunnyflorida12
    @sunnyflorida12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! I knew other TH-camrs were making this sound way too simple. Thank you so much for your honesty. I watched the entire video, and I hope you do not delete it, as I would love to watch it again! Thank you for your honest direct approach in teaching us.

    • @selfpublishingempire
      @selfpublishingempire ปีที่แล้ว

      So true. Seeing people make thousands by just making notebooks??? Maybe a couple of years ago, but we have to be smarter and find the right type of books to produce!

    • @g.m.anwerhossain4249
      @g.m.anwerhossain4249 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Exceptionally useful.

  • @CaroFERRO
    @CaroFERRO 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This video is great, it came to me a bit late, I saw already some " free course" quotes, but if you still want to give some more extra free places... I am here! Thank you for this amazing video 📹 💜 ❤️ 💖

  • @kidzonic
    @kidzonic 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow. I finished the 2-hour video and I loved it. Thank you so much for enlightening me about this self-publishing business. Now I can continue publishing more books in Amazon. Thank you very much. Keep creating videos like this.

  • @minoujolie5761
    @minoujolie5761 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this informative video. I did watch the whole thing through and was typing on my word as you spoke and it wasn't until the end that I saw the transcript, but I will use this to organize my word notes. I am just getting started and I am truly impressed by this one. I have watched a lot of your content over the last while, but now that my work has gone down to 2 days per week, I have the time to commit to my other pursuits.

  • @taralynnweekslovely11art58
    @taralynnweekslovely11art58 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative. Got excited when I saw all these videos that suggest you can make thousands. I watched the whole two hours and you saved me tons of time I’m sure. Thank you. I have some thinking to do!

  • @TomJordans
    @TomJordans ปีที่แล้ว

    You're awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom with KDP.

  • @MrDailywealth
    @MrDailywealth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris, Excellent description of the real problems with KDP publishing. Many expect that they can get by with some "Free Course" on TH-cam and success (yeah See what I did there), thinking creatively is the best way to eliminate competition and stand out 📕📖📚📓

  • @aprilrose6849
    @aprilrose6849 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free Course, I know I was late but just trying.. I find the message of this video so valuable. The tone speaks of the truth and sincerity. I gain value listening on this video. Thanks to Chris...

  • @j5545
    @j5545 ปีที่แล้ว

    free course thanks for this video bro I lost my job and have to take care of grandma now this is really helping me get started. God bless you

  • @jamart8466
    @jamart8466 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this Video Chris,.i just want to share that ive been watching your videos last November 2021 and I published my first book in the same month, then i got my first sale within 2 months that was January 2022. It was a great start then my sales were growing by each month by just 1 book in my shop without ads being run

  • @happywinnersacademy-useyou6926
    @happywinnersacademy-useyou6926 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Free Course" This is an excellent video. I am still watching and study a lot, I would like to study more. Thank You Chris.

  • @YourChicGeek
    @YourChicGeek 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Come through with the EPIC info Chris!!

  • @amandacasey1946
    @amandacasey1946 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your content and your honesty. I watched in one session (stayed up through the night) and found it interesting, and took notes, so it didn't seem long. You said something about rambling but I didn't think you rambled. I enjoyed listening to your tips, examples and experience. Thank you for this.

  • @VioletStilettos
    @VioletStilettos ปีที่แล้ว

    I am just starting out in KDP and I am trying to absorb as much info as I can so this was really useful! I started with a couple of notebooks and once there went live I ordered a couple to see what they were like...Nope
    The style of paperback just isn't good enough for a notebook or journal in my opinion. I would want something a little more robust that isn't a hardback. There are options but not directly with KDP, so I am now researching the other niches and if there is an option to niche down and/or what the other brands are doing to crush it in the niches they dominate.
    People might not want to hear it as you are not saying, "Do this one thing now and you will wake up a millionaire" but this is gold and adding to my research before I go head long into my idea. Proper planning prevents poor performance, thanks Chris

  • @thinkjon
    @thinkjon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once you get Time Stamp Links into your pinned comment that will help.
    As a designer, better use of the basic typography in comments/descriptions will allow the viewer a user friendly experience too.
    Example below:
    CAPITAL LETTERS CAN WORK FOR COMMENT/DESCRIPTION TITLES.
    ** 00.12 **
    - No line gaps between titles and bullets points, helps to connect the two. Do include line gaps before titles.
    - Using simple dash bullet point helps the readers' eye gaze. Asterisk and other basic characters work as well.
    - Keep consistent with the pattern you use for characters and spacing, the viewer will feel the visual rhythm and thank you for it.
    - Pinned comments are nice, but I'm sure most people look directly within the description. At the very least, mention of the Pinned Comment in the description.
    Overall, that's for the video!

  • @deanajahn4299
    @deanajahn4299 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great thanks saving me a ton of time and getting some great insights into a area I want to try thank you

  • @fedouamansouri3318
    @fedouamansouri3318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much, Chris, for respecting your audience and not taking them for a bunch of naïve money driven old kids. Your content speaks to me in my mother tongue; value and uniqueness are what I've always sought. However, I have just came into KDP and published only 3 books (one low content and two medium), and I tried to be as unique as possible while sticking to trending-ish niches (mother's day). Everyone I know thought the work was great. I ran ads. Not a single sale. What I'm trying to say is I'd like to push your realism even a step further and question the assumption that things might come anywhere near predictable in this field. :-)

    • @successmaker9258
      @successmaker9258 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scale up sister and inshallah we will see some more sales. Volume of products is key in this market but it is difficult to produce high quality work consistently.

    • @fedouamansouri3318
      @fedouamansouri3318 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@successmaker9258 You're absolutely right. Thanks :-) !

  • @sunsnapwraps2707
    @sunsnapwraps2707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg the first honest video on kdp. Thank you 🙏

  • @ordisi360
    @ordisi360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free Course...Please. Love this video. Just getting into KDP and appreciate you!

  • @montanadivacreations9267
    @montanadivacreations9267 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been publishing since 2013, and variety and diversity are the key path to riches.
    Great content and video..

  • @willubmyknight
    @willubmyknight ปีที่แล้ว

    Literally, THE BEST video I've seen to date (I've watched hundreds over the last 2 months). Ty!!!

  • @TruthPrevails30
    @TruthPrevails30 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please don’t delete! You said to watch over a few days or weeks and I JUST found you today.

  • @TwistedTiara
    @TwistedTiara ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, thanks for all the tips, especially the software you use. I'm just starting out myself, but, I'll check in again soon and let you know how it goes.

  • @tanzduwe9931
    @tanzduwe9931 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Chris. Great video, very informative.

  • @thatkdpguy
    @thatkdpguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great video, everyone starting KDP should watch this.

  • @pubgiant24
    @pubgiant24 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    FREE COURSE! another incredibly informative - and transparent- video. thanks Chris!... and... i am only a few minutes late....

  • @ruthobomanu2403
    @ruthobomanu2403 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this, it's really an eye opener. God bless you.

  • @denisedeakins4828
    @denisedeakins4828 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Chris, great to have another video from you! I know its too late for the Free course mention, but I always love your honesty and do value what is your opinion on various aspects of KDP publishing. How's your journey with FBA been so far?

    • @ChrisRaydog
      @ChrisRaydog  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's going good. £104 of sales today (not profit obviously) but it's a good start

    • @denisedeakins4828
      @denisedeakins4828 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ChrisRaydog cool :)

  • @JonsRainforestRoom
    @JonsRainforestRoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course. Thanks for all the info a great video and watched it all the way through 😁

  • @Kira-kg4kl
    @Kira-kg4kl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    At the 40min mark, where you mention taking elements of others work is used in the art community
    'Steal like an artist' where you take elements from others artwork thar you like or admire and create it into your own style rather than just straight up copying
    Don't steal people's work, create something unique to you and your more likely to get somewhere with it 💜
    Great video, it's nice to see someone discussing it realistically rather than sunshine and daisies 😆

  • @maryschroeder4340
    @maryschroeder4340 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Free course - thanks for all the tips!

  • @ayenifavour4148
    @ayenifavour4148 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    FREE COURSE Thank you so much for this week I just started my publishing journey last week and I have learnt alot already

  • @mostafaelouadghiri6697
    @mostafaelouadghiri6697 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you, you're so right, it's a recipe, a very precise recipe, if you don't know what you're doing you will end up with a lot of books, a lot of wasted time, and no sales, I made my first sale after 30 books, I am now over 200 and few sales.