The CORRECT Way To Use Amazon KDP
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ส.ค. 2022
- Are you publishing to Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing? Do you have safe guards in place to protect not just your KDP account, but author business? Find out how to publish your book in a way that benefits you, your reader, and Amazon.
In this deep dive tutorial, find out step by step why a sales funnel will help your self published author brand exponentially grow in 2022. Is it worth it? You'll have to watch to find out our template for the correct way of using Amazon KDP.
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Haven't watched your videos for a while but when a certain Self Publishing Dale popped up as a follower on Twitter I got a bit excited haha. So thank you. Had to head back and check out your videos again. Especially as I am planning to (eventually) do a self-publishing restart now I know more. Guess I better gather that handy info from your videos...
Welcome back! And, yeah, I'm following more of my followers so I keep a better pulse on what they're doing - what works, what doesn't.
As usual, great information Dale. Thanks.
You're welcome. Thanks for the kind words.
Dale is the industry leader in this type of publishing content.
Thanks! I'm trying!
Solid online marketing tips @2:55: lead magnet, tripwire, and up sell👍
Indeed!
The range of lean months makes sense. Summer time! Everyone is enjoying the outdoors. Family gatherings. Vacations. Younger folks out partying, hitting the beaches. When it cools down and people are hiding indoors, they read books!
You got it!
I've only written one book, but I used to run a twitter campaign in June-July to get people to buy the book as a beach read. I had some engaged followers post pics of themselves with my boom on the beach. It worked for me. I also ran social media campaigns for Fathers Day and Christmas. I sold c. 2000 copies using no paid ads and no sales funnel. Sales went off a cliff when I came off twitter though.
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome!
Thanks for this. Question? Do you have a tutorial on how to get a preview/ or hard copy of your book before it goes live on KDP. How do you insure colors, alignment etc are as they ought to eg. colouring book, be before /after upload.
You can order a proof although I rarely do this. The previewer is pretty good.
Question about the channel memberships, how often do you do live chats for members? thanks!
Not often because we simply don't have many members to merit a members only live chat. I'm open to ideas and would entertain the idea if I knew enough people showed up.
"Misinformed, Cynical, and Jaded" is actually my band name, Dale.
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Is there a way to publish through amazon outside of the book trim size requirements? I don't want to change the size - 10 x 10.80 - and it's not available on most to all of the size requirements on amazon and the others, but I see books that are still provided outside of the requirements and still available for purchase.. I heard that you would have to go through a different publishing house but any recommendations or a solution to this? I've been looking everywhere..
The trim sizes are the trim sizes. They are industry standard. Anything outside that is custom and it's going to be complicated. Most custom books are traditionally published.
When it comes to building our author brand, do you recommend using a pen name or a brand name? Some people say that they’ve run into issues with KDP when they’ve used brand names.
Also, if you ever get the chance, can you do a video on how to buy ISBNs from Bowker, and can you explain the imprints for these ISBNs? I’ve watched videos about the benefits of buying an ISBN for a book, but I don’t quite understand how imprints work. Who would be the publishing company for our book if we’re buying our own ISBN? (I wonder what would be written under ‘Product Information’ next to Publisher.) I heard that the imprint would be under our personal name. If we buy our own ISBN, would our personal name show up on Amazon, or would people somehow be able to find our personal name by looking up the ISBNs of our books? Is there a way to do this while protecting our privacy? I prefer if the Publisher has the name of a publishing company. I think it’s kind of confusing and I haven’t seen any clear demonstrations on how this process is done. Personally, I would want to either use a brand name or author name for my books, while keeping my personal identity private in all ways.
I recommend writing under a name that sounds like a name whether it's a pen name or your actual name. That should go in the Author slot during publishing.
Your brand can go in the Publisher slot during the publishing process.
I have covered ISBNs extensively - th-cam.com/video/86XgiczMce0/w-d-xo.html
In the case of ISBNs, you would use your brand name as your imprint.
@@DaleLRoberts Thank you for the tips! Yes, I will probably stick to a pen name that sounds like an actual name. I would have preferred to use a brand name, but I’ve heard of people who had problems with it. Amazon didn’t like the brand name they were using, so they told them to take down all of the books that they published under that name. So, I guess a pen name would probably be a safer option.
I have watched all of your videos where you talked about buying ISBNs. I’ve personally only used free ISBNs so far, so I’m totally new to the process of buying an ISBN. I like your idea about using our brand name for the Publisher, and picking that brand name as the imprint. I’ve never purchased an ISBN from Bowker though, so I’m not sure what the process would be to change the imprint into our brand name. I’m not sure if it would be easy to change it into my brand name, and if this process is free or not.
Contact Bowker for guidance. I believe you can't change any imprints already published. But, if you want to change future iterations, you should be good. Again, Bowker will have your answer.
Please consider making a video on how to have a successful author career starting off broke. Like what if you only have 20$?
Yes please. I actually have less than that, but $20 sounds okay. Hahahaha
@@rbworleywrites I'm sorry to hear that but yeah. I don't have income. I can't work cause of my OCD so writing is perhaps a chance I have for a sucessfull career. What advice I will give when it comes to book covers is fiverr. For us low income folk one the big problem lies in finding an editor. So either you have a friend or someone online who is kind enough to edit your work. Facebook and goodreads are options in finding someone. Also we can't afford to get a newsletter going. 😆💔
I have covered this topic. I do a lot more than just make videos. I hope you'll consider getting plugged into my community.
If you want one place where I share everything, it's Substack - selfpub.substack.com/
My videos go there, my podcast, my blog, and things I share with my email list.
@@DaleLRoberts YESSSS! I just signed up. Almost everything I've learned has been from your channel. Thanks so much! Andrea
I want to print a book simply as a gift, is kdp the best option for this? or should I go with a different company?
No, I’d avoid KDP since you have to distribute it in order to buy a wholesale copy. Go with IngramSpark, Lulu, Barnes & Noble Press, or
Blurb. If you go with IngramSpark, use coupon code DALE2022 to waive the upload fee.
@@DaleLRoberts sweet thank you! I greatly appreciate it🙏
OKAY.... my illustrator (my daughter) and I are officially on our way to hop on the Crazy Train..
Im wondering if you or anyone you know could freelance, and upload my book to KDP. All the illustrations were made in Procreate but KDP if flipping pictures, she's not sure of the bleed and margins.... (I'm "JUST " the writer and am challenged with technology). We're so frustrated and have decided to hire someone, before insanity sets in completely. This book was a labor of love and we're ready for it to be an actual hard cover book with that wonderful new book smell, that we can hold in our hands! All the files are in PDF. Do you have any suggestions? Pleeeeaaaase. Thanks so much!
You need a formatter. Here's my vetted list of Fiverr providers - dalelinks.com/list
I don't recommend that your hire someone to upload for you. Amazon makes this really difficult with their 2-factor authentication, and that person then has access to your Amazon account and banking information.
I recommend having the files formatted and uploading them yourself. You need 1 PDF for the manuscript and 1 for the cover.
@@DaleLRoberts WOW...once AGAIN, your information is invaluable. You really are so helpful to all of us! Thank you!!!!!
@@DaleLRoberts Hey... you sent me a "telegram"... I can't find it. Is it in your other platform? Thanks!!!!!!!
@@DaleLRoberts Me again,
The list of formatters advertise as Book Cover Design. I'm looking for a full color children's book formatter. I'm still reaching out to the ones you highlighted.
Also, I sent you a message on sub stack that a lot of us newbies are probably feeling.
I changed a book from 7.25 to 6.99. The book had been in kdp for 11 months. I was then told that I did not have permission to my cover. I sent receipts and was told oh ok all is fine but they had taken the book off of Amazon and I would have to redo. Foolish. Then I changed a book from7.25 to 7.10 and was told that I had used spiral in my title so I needed to redo. This book also had been in kdp for 11 months. I called and stated no where in my title is the word spiral. After three extra days and one phone call two emails I was informed to go ahead and upload again. Now every time I upload a low content book I am informed I have the word spiral in the title. I have to call or chat and send emails again and again. Is anyone else having these issues? I never use the word spiral anywhere in kdp creation of books.
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audio keeps popping for whatever reason. still a good video tho
Yeah, sadly, the audio footage kinda acted dumb for a few videos. We should have it ironed out soon. Sorry about that and thanks for the feedback.
Is there a way I could chat with you? I have some questions.
Here I am. I don't currently do consults, but I answer all of my comments.
I’m having some trouble formatting the paperback and hardback versions of my book to comply with KDP, and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
Have you reached out to customer support? They can help you troubleshoot. I recommend the phone support or live support. Avoid email because you won't get many answers. Also, consider joining our Discord community ( DaleLinks.com/Discord ). Tons of authors can help figure out the issues.
By the way, my Content Manager wasn't aware I do offer consults, but it's on a case by case scenario. For formatting interiors? It wouldn't be worth your investment since most of formatting issues can be resolved in the previously mentioned avenues.
@@DaleLRoberts okay, thank you.
omg how can a mortal like me can speak with you 1 on 1? Do you offer coaching sessions?
I'm sorry...what? You lost me.
@@DaleLRoberts loool sorry Dale. I was wondering if you offer coaching through zoom. I love your content Dale. And think everything you share is top quality.
Great, I figured that's where you were going, but I couldn't be sure after a few reads. I do offer coaching, but it's on a case-by-case basis. Feel free to hit me up via email (you'll find that on my about page on this channel) with all the details about what you're working on and what you expect to get from coaching.
Mailerlite: I get it. I understand the benefits. It's real. But MAN at what point as an author do I get to stop getting nickle and dimed to death here? All the hidden costs of being successful and getting rich are killing me.
Mailerlite is free up to 1,000 subscribers.
1,000 subs is no small feat. So, I could understand this if you had 1,000 subs. If you're starting from scratch and you clear the inactive subsribers on a regular basis, you may never have to pay.
If you don't like Mailerlite...Mailchimp is free up to 2,000 subscribers.
If you don't like that one, Substack is just FREE all around and even gives you an opportunity to monetize.
I have created TONS of content about self-publishing and marketing without breaking the bank, so you're not getting nickel and dimed here.
Don't include me or blame me for your lack of research or things other people have said, done, or tried to sell you. That's not me.
@@DaleLRoberts I don't think he was blaming you Dale, I think he was just venting about the costs of self publishing.. thank you for your response to his comment.. but I don't think he was being a d+ck!
@@DaleLRoberts I am frustrated with costs, not with your content. I appreciate your content, so thank you for mentioning the free stuff. As for my lack of research, I jumped in, published on KDP and have been burning through videos and reading trying to catch up. There is a ton to learn. You know that. I'm doing my best.
@@IntuitiveGoat You are correct.
BING?!?!?! 😂
Yes, Bing!
You zoom in and out too much. I had to quit watching.
Noted.