I Made $120,000 From Amazon KDP & Learnt These VITAL Things.....
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- Amazon KDP - What really works....
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In today's video I take a look at what really makes sales on Amazon KDP. It's been over 10 years and I have learnt a lot about publishing low content books. There are some things that matter a lot, .and something that matter a little -- my goal is to help publishers pivot away from bad advice and build their KDP businesses.
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Aware that I missed the section on 'true niche research' - so that will be my next video :) Also apparently I'm losing my mind in my old age - I can see I've missed the ad spend also. Life time ad spend is just over $9,000
Hey Chris, great job as always. Could you make a video on a good launch plan for a book..also how many books should a new publisher publish in a month on an average. When you have published multiple books in a month how do you decide the ad spend on each book. What about publishers who have no mailing list or social media presence, how do they go about advertising their books.....are there any tools for it....could you please answer all these questions in your next video.....would really help beginners like me.
Chris , amazon kdp allows you to live based on the kdp activity? Re invest back and feel comfortable . Or you have to have additional job
Thanks for this video, Chris. I found my cover was under par on the thumbnail - I can see your point about impact. Do AmazonKDP allow me to change cover design after my book is published?
GUYS, stop listening to people who just want to sell their affiliation link even though they never have a kdp business and people who promise you will get rich quick and effortlessly... Listen to this man, he speaks true and he speaks wise. It is a real experience, it is gold you can find here
Amazing and very valuable! Thanks for sharing Chris :)
He's shown his face!! :D. Thanks for the fantastic video again Chris with all of the key info points that we can take away and action. I'm still growing and videos like this are just completely invaluable
I agree with you on the niche research tools. I use several and they all give me vastly different information when I’m doing the research. None of the people recommending these programs ever talk about that. I am so glad I discovered your channel and learned how to use my head for niche research.
thanks for being real and sharing this man. a new subscriber aboard.
Thanks for your work Chris, i'm tired of giving out to myself for such low sales everything has been organic I was a little afraid of Amazon advertising , So now it's time to invest in myself here we go budget for next month worked out so let's see what happens, Plus some advice to your other listeners I have curtailed myself to three youtube channels to stop mental overload, I will pat myself on the back for one thing I'm so dyslexic I have never read a book but as you can see With a little more work I write by Speech to text and Spell Checkers so on and so on just need my writing proofreaded by a friend so there you go good luck to all with their challenges in front of them
Great advise! Thanks again for your candidness.
This video is GOLD. Thank you so much for the advice.
Thank you so much for your candor and insight. Invaluable.
Thank you so much for this valuable information. Thanks for sharing
Thank you. That is what I love about your channel, you don't say "HOW I made $120,000" and then show your income and not explain the process...you go through the steps that you actually take, and even explain your thought processes. Great stuff!
I subscribed the second I heard your advice regarding not listening to bad advice. One of the biggest You Tubers regarding low content books gives advice that will lead to people getting their account shut! Listening to you was very refreshing, thank you.
Thank you so much Chris! You are the best! Definitely the best video about kdp
Thanks Laura
Great video Chris! Totally agree with giving importance to quantity. I don't think I would've been able to create high quality books I create today had I not given importance to quantity
Cheers lad
Great video with some really valuable advice
Thank you for sharing down-to-earth knowledge since most of them are selling smoke. I thank you for the quality content and for buying wisdom since that takes time and adversity.
Great video Chris!
Great video thanks Chris
great video… thanks Chris
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! Also, it helps so much to see your face!
Two videos for you till now on KDP! I decided to leave a comment and say Thank You and subscribe to ur channel :)
i literally done all i can do. i've listen to you and many many others. i've spent over 300 bucks in ads, book promotions, descriptions, covers, key word research and everything else i can do. and i've still not seen any traction or sales.
and before anyone says it, i published the first edition over 5 years ago and i've been doing everything everyone suggests and i have seen no growth.
i am at the end of my rope and i have no idea of what more i can do. i'm nearly broke and out of options.
Thank you Chris 😊
I used my own artwork to create my first book. I'm working on my second now taking my time.and enjoying the process. Marketing is not my strongest point so learning alot. Happy New Year all
Solid advice Chris. Thanks for sharing these tips...
Awesome video. What is your take on coloring books with the rise of AI? Do you think that low content niche is basically dead as it will be even more saturated and spamed with books?
More info on a solid launch plan please Chris
Thanks Chris 😊
Great video Chris! So informative! Also, love the face cam!
Chris, can you do a video on how you find people on sites like Upwork for your covers and interiors? Do you search for graphic designers, book interiors, artists, or something else entirely?
Sure
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I just started not too long ago, but KDP takes weeks to approve/reject my book. They approved the first paperback but when I add a hardcover version, that was rejected repeated despite having the same title and subtitle. 😡 Same standard replies that is ridiculous. Now it's over 1.5 months.
Thank you, awesome video!
Good info , thanks Chris - the quantity over quality got me thinking…..
I've been using TikTok and Pinterest to market my KDP notebooks and coloring books and have had success with both. But I think success with both of those platforms depends on your audience.
when you talk about success what do you mean? can w have a conversation somewhere?
Can you share how you marketed on these platforms?
Like If I've to do it then what should be the steps to follow?
I mean I had 10k views on one of my coloring book posts. I'm sure that led to sales on KDP but there's no way to track that unfortunately. @@FACCIAMOLO
I've found that the best engagement I get on TikTok is through posts where I color in the pages of my coloring books. @@HistoryMystery07
Can you loose the ability to sale the book some place else if Amazon KDP cancels your account?
Chris, what about the following niche: Comics/Manga? Is there a place for short ilustrated stories in that format?
I think I recall seeing blank manga comic books doing quite well actually. Which is easier than fully illustrated stories. I think indi pubbed manga stories/comics would be a harder market to break into
@@ChrisRaydog Awesome! Thanks for the fast reply Chris! Gonna check out how good is the adult coloring niche is, maybe there´s an opportunity there...
what should i avoid to get my account terminated?
i publish 100 books they are live but i not get any single sale form any book. i now following your channel and now following your strategies. i am from pakistan. My name is Haris shah.
Do your royalty payments come on time.
I currently have 28 low content books, a combo of journals, composition books. I am severely stuck on Marketing and how to get noticed. I've used Book Bolt for keywords and have seen tons of videos. But i am just stuck on Marketing. Is Social Media better than Amazon KDP Marketing? And Can we get a tutorial on KDP marketing steps? I am confused on all the different options.
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Hi Chris, I agree with everything you said about bad advice, i was sitting here nodding my head :) Particularly Social Media marketing - been using Pinterest and Facebook with my own page for this with no luck for around 2 years - its probably okay for people with thousands of followers. Plus the perceived value thing too is a bit unrealistic especially with the cost of living crisis here in the UK. People want a bargain or get the best value for their money so always best to price competitively, even if its just a few pennies under other's prices. Plus reviews don' t matter that much for these sorts of books, people will buy it if they like the look, price and it fulfills a need. Design wise always make title text large enough and clear to read as people will be scrolling on mobile phones at lot of the time and as you say, book covers appear as a small thumbnail. Even knowing all of this I still struggle to make sales, niche research being my weakest point!
It's great to hear your voice again and see you too! :)
As a new upcoming author , im completley lost in book size , paper quality and page number + pricing. Iy becomes a real blocker ;(
Is it possible for you to take a look at my last few books, to tell your opinion? I did everything according to the plan, but not sales from ads and no organic sales. Does it mean my books are not attractive for amazon buyers?
Sure link me to it somewhere
Can you confirm is your ad budget $100 for the first two weeks and then $50 for the two weeks following that? Or is it $100 for the first two weeks and another $150 for the four weeks following that? This was unclear to me.
So yeah 150 in total. 100 for first two weeks, then an extra 50 for the remaining. But it can shift a little outside of that budget if it makes sense too
Thank you so much for all the value in this video Chris! Also, what are the livechats you were talking about?
thanks
Hell yes love the face cam
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Ok so I'm gonna skip booksprout for now ..
Looking for realistic information here
and yes it's more pleasant when you see the guy talking to you
half of this earned is a advertisements
No it isn’t. 9,000 is ads
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SM Marketing does work but it takes YEARS to build up a following!!! and then it' gets you some sales but not huge like people think...also, how to email you, I want to tell you my story of SM marketing as you said you wanted to know if people had success with it..