Giiiirl you hearing God. I'm starting all my buisness ideas from home coming into 2025. I left corporate jobs in 2014. God's been maintaining me for 10 years.
Author copies take forever, though. They don't get prime shipping, as most would expect. What I did, though, was order the copies ahead of time once I got demand for them and then just ship them out myself after accepting orders from my website.
I like both ways! I thought about having author copies to ship out and there is a cost for that. no problem. I have 5 websites that I built myself to sell allllll of my products and services and make allll of the money and keep alll of the profits. I can host my subscriptions, memberships, courses, podcasts, bookings, classes...Third-party platforms are no different from amazon... wix, square space..the one advertised on this video...but if you DONT want the hassle of maintaining a website..a third party platform is great, which amazon sorta has
I agree with this, but one thing to be aware of is that we've noticed Amazon takes a lot longer to print and ship author copies than to print and ship to customers. So it needs to be made clear to customers that books may take a while to arrive if you're ordering author copies to ship to them.
Exactly! It's just like when you buy a book from Amazon.com. they tell you right on the checkout page how long it will take to get the product to your house. You want to do the same thing when selling on your own website.
Thank you very much for this video. It is an eye opener for me. I was really discouraged seeing what Amazon would give me after I published my first book. With this video, I think I have found hope. Thank you very much
Oh my goodness thank you so much, Patricia! That's so kind of you! Have you seen the new video I posted showing you how to set up your book on Amazon? You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/2fhh0b8zoMk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GkRfju5B2GO38UMm
Thank you for this video Stephanie. I just saw one of my books in your amazon cart and it made me smile :) I have my books listed on a wide range of platforms and this year I listed them on my website as well. I'm hoping to create bundles and drive traffic to my website to get more direct sales.
AHHHHH! I didn't know you're THE Joan Embola! That is so cool! I'm so excited to read your book! I found it by searching the Christian romance category on Amazon and I fell in love with your book cover. And then someone on Christian TikTok suggested your book and I knew I had to have it! It's such an honor to meet you!
@ aww wow that’s so amazing. What a small world. Yes it’s me. I’m the author of those books. Aww I pray it blesses and encourages you. Loving your videos
@@GodlywoodGirl Aww you are so kind Stephanie. You are so amazing. I find your journey so inspiring. Thank you for sharing all your awesome ideas about excelling as a faith based author, your journey makes me believe that it is possible to build a sustainable online business as an author 💕
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and strategy! As a fellow faith-based author, I deeply appreciate your transparency and the encouragement to take control of our platforms. Your video is such a blessing and a reminder that we can succeed while staying true to our values. Can't wait to implement these steps-thank you for being such an inspiration! 🙌✨
Thank you! I love love to hear people encourage others to NOT go by “hear say”!!!! I love your channel, your video - genuine and authentic as well as very much informative! New sub here!! 😊
Yooo...this video was jammed packed with amazing nuggets. 🎉⭐️⭐️ First, I needed to know how to sell my first book without having to physical fulfill the orders. You answered that ✅️ . Second, love your energy. It's upbeat, lively and just a great blend of who you are. Your presence makes people feel like they have known you a long time 👏🏾. You gave me so many ideas that I didnt realize I needed to consider ❤. And lastly, I went to check out your websites and they are super polished, clean, great choice of brand colors!! You are doing your thing sis‼️ I am sensing you are a student of the GOAT Myron Golden! This video made a world of difference for me in BELIEF so T🔥H🔥A🔥N🔥K🔥 Y🔥O🔥U‼️ Last lastly lol...what platform do you use for your website and to house your online courses currently? (or if you can point me to a past video it would be greatly appreciated) May God continue to use you in a mighty way to serve His kingdom. And may your impact be multiplied in ways you have yet to conceive. Stay blessed sis. 🙏🏾💚
I have been helping Christian authors write and publish their books for the past 7 years, and I must say, listening to the accurate and helpful information in this video is a breath of fresh air. This is the very direction my team and I are planning to go in for our clients from next year. We put in too much effort for our clients to have them only make peanuts in sales or visibility due to the high competition and royalty on amazon. I have been researching and developing it for a while and I was glad to see someone talking about this boldly. Many people are a bit skeptical of managing their own publishing websites on their own, so they rather stick with the conventional way of using the big companies that rip them off. This video encourages others to step out in faith. Kudos to you dear sister in Christ!
@@GodlywoodGirl Can you tell me how you calculate shipping cost on your website when you have to go on the back end of amazon kdp to ship a book to someone? Thanks
Some good advice on the sales letter. Bob Bly sold millions of ebooks privately just with text sales letters. Next step for authors is to write articles that help sell the book, do videos, or similar.
Thank God for His on timely manner. I am finishing up my book and so needed to view this. CONTINUE TO LET GOD USE YOU WOMAN OG GOD. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL
This is my first time seeing/hearing you and ooooh, girl I know FOR SURE that God hears me! Just a couple of days ago I told someone about the markup on kdp and that I needed to get all my books off of there, but wasn't sure how. I have a website but the link there takes them to Amazon so they order there, but LOOKATGOD how HE answered me through your video! Now I know exactly what I need to do, this is awesome! I'm subscribing, thank you soooo. much!
I sold on Amazon. Amazon takes ALL your money, period. People love Amazon not realizing they are ONLY a shipping site sellers loose. FYI if it says sold by Amazon if not their product it is the sellers product that the seller couldn't afford to sell on Amazon anymore so they kept their product and then you pay Them to keep YOUR product for them to sell for themselves. When everyone sends items back, the SELLER pays for that, NOT Amazon, and then Amazon may resale it, and they keep the profits. Sold and worked for the company, so I know both ends. Glad you are doing this
That really makes no sense. Maybe you could rewrite that. The seller couldn’t afford FBA fees and gave up ownership of the product. Amazon is now selling the product directly, but it’s not something Amazon originally owned. ?? Is that what you meant ??
Thank you for this!! I just published my first book and I've been taking local orders to do a bulk order. I've been wondering how to scale this and your video popped up 🥰
Ahhh CONGRATULATIONS on publishing your first book!! AHHH!! That's so exciting! How did it feel the first time you held the hard copy in your hands? It's such an amazing moment. Let me know if you have any questions!
Great question! When you set up your website, go ahead and set up the product to handle sales tax in accordance with the laws of your state and set up shipping to cover the cost KDP charges (normally about $4 or $5).
This is an excellent video. The information is on point if you want to build wealth over time. As a Guiness World Record Holder Author, I have learned that although AMAZON is a nice opportunity to publish and move products, we make less money and as so many people have shared, shipment is often delayed when you order Authors copies. So many on target suggestions. Thank you.
Please create a video on how to set up an account on KDP as well as how to download the book correctly on KDP. I would really appreciate it!! You are such a blessing. Thank you!
This is my first time coming across your channel. I'm a 2x published author getting ready to publish 3 and 4, and have been saying the same thing. I don't need to use Amazon because my money looks just as good in my pocket as it does in theirs. In fact, it looks better! 😆Anyway, I just wanted to say, I couldn't agree with you more!
Oh my goodness I love this! CONGRATULATIONS on publishing your books! That's a HUGE accomplishment and truly inspiring. What platform did you decide to sell on?
@mariopadilla1445 what on earth Mario? You're going to other people's comments to give them misinformation? Amazon GIVES AUTHORS PERMISSION to resell their author copies! Again, just like I said under your first comment where you accuse me of claiming Christ while ripping off Amazon, Amazon KDP GIVES AUTHORS PERMISSIONS TO RESELL AUTHOR COPIES ON THEIR OWN WEBSITE. See the 3rd paragraph from the top here - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
Lolol Mike!! In this video, I still explain that I use KDP to dropship my books, I just sell through my website so that I get to keep the majority of the revenue instead of having to pay so much of it to Amazon.
Excellent.. I am looking at using Draft To Digital to sell my Print books.. I will sell the DIgital PDF version for INSTANT download and offer people the option to buy a print version.. for things like Bible Journals, some times people WANT nice bound book. So I was just looking around and your video popped up.
Hi Stephanie it is a pleasure to meet another Faith based Author. I am also a Self Published Christian Author too. I am so glad you came into my algorithm today and I really enjoyed this video. I have been looking for my tribe of Faith based Authors here. I just subscribed and I will be binging on your videos. I have just started this Author channel recently and will be posting more content here. Blessings.
This is wonderful advice! God is so good :') i have been needing some inspiration on completing my book. God bless you abundantly, sister in Christ! ☺️🙏🌱🌧️🌻
Hello, Stephanie! This is my first time to your channel and I'm so happy that I found you. I just became an author last month and I'm so happy. However, the costs and fees associated with selling my book on Amazon KDP is extensive. I am currently creating educational content for children and ESL learners and I want to maximize my earning potential and you are a God-Sent. In the future, I plan to add motivational books to my library of published books, but using your method for whatever kinds of books that I am writing is going to help me to become more of a successful author. Thank you for a great video. You have a new subscriber! Happy Thanksgiving...Many blessings to you and your family!🥰🦃🙏
Awwww you are SO KIND! Thank you for sharing your story and for your encouragement! I love love LOVE that you are already planning out what the Lord wants you to do with your author business. It's so inspiring! If you have some time, I recorded a video showing the exact royalty rates between selling on Amazon vs selling on our own website here - th-cam.com/video/EBtI7DZgOGs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KPi7WcFBoCMRQz5C
@@GodlywoodGirl Hi Stephanie, hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Thank you for an encouraging message. Motivating others is definitely my calling, because God has allowed some traumatic experiences in my life, which have been very difficult tests, but my tests have given me a powerful TESTIMONY and I can't sit on it, because this is why God allowed me to go through, to be a light to others women. I defintely will check out the video that you have provided, for I am definitely inspired to get my own website started from watching your first video and I'm sure, I'll be even more inspired watching the suggested video. Thank you for responding to my message. Have a great weekend!
I'll take less $ to not have to deal with the headaches of delays, shipping and customer service. That frees up my time to be productive elsewhere. I'll take the passive route.
AHHHH I'm so excited you commented this! I literally just posted a video TODAY sharing my 7 favorite marketing strategies I've used to get people to my website Without needing KDP! You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/ChtwEMWYVl4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TaNTLzs9U4BHU7kJ
Im a first-time author. I recently published on kdp, but i am not with kdp select, therefore i can sell on other platforms. Im looking to set up a landing webpage to sell my book. Thank you for sharing. Great info.❤❤
Thanks Ma'am! I published a book on Amazon and when I saw what I would earn after a sale, I was discouraged. I didn't know what to do next. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
Thank you so much for this comment! I can completely relate to you because I remember the first time when I realized I would only make $2 per sale if I sold on Amazon. Don't be discouraged! You can 100% do this and earn the rates you choose for your business. I'm so proud of you! Do you know what website host you want to build on?
Very helpful video! Yes I would love to see a video on how to set up a KDP account! Basically, the questions I have are - 1. does it matter if I set up KDP under my personal Amazon account? Thats where my Prime membership is linked. 2. Should I set up the KDP account as an individual or corporation? I do have a separate LLC for a somewhat related business. Thanks.
Lolol! Author copies don't come with the ribbon. The ribbon is only on the proof copies! If you have a ribbon, that means you haven't published the book yet. Publish the book to Kindle, then you'll be able to order an author copy. Here is Amazon KDP'S explanation of the difference - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
The ribbon is just the proof copy. When you log into KDP, click on the published book, then click on the three dots on the right, then click "order author copy."
New subscriber here and I just started publishing on Amazon in Aug. and I do think it's rather expensive. I'm still trying to figure everything out. So glad I came across your channel. Thanks so much.
AHHHHH!! Congratulations on becoming published!!! That is so exciting! Let me know if you have any questions, I can record another tutorial for you!!! Do you write personal development books? I love your TH-cam handle name!
@@GodlywoodGirl I'm starting out in the children's book arena-I would love to hear more on marketing/advertising books. That's where I appear to be stuck at getting the word out. I have another channel "motivated2soar" with almost 200 subs and there I can do promos so I may go that avenue plus I need to do a mock up-so yes I have some work to do. Thanks for responding and take care!
There's GREAT NEWS, sis! Marketing is just a muscle that you have to exercise! It doesn't come naturally to any of us. It's just a skillset we have to learn. I recorded a TH-cam video explaining how to teach yourself marketing here - th-cam.com/video/2fhh0b8zoMk/w-d-xo.html What marketing strategies have you tried so far?
@@GodlywoodGirl not much other than getting books on Amazon and word of mouth but I am about to test the waters with TH-cam promotion for a week to see how that goes. Like I said I'm going to do a mock up and do a system IOS funnel...I got to test my hand at something because having books and no sales is not the lane I want to be in. I will check out your video and again I appreciate you responding to me.
Thank you very much. You were very helpful. I need to make that leap. I am very much an introvert as well. And, not too techy😟. However, you are inspiring. May God continue to bless you and thanks again 💖🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Introverts unite lolol! I feel like us introverts understand each other soooo well hahahha. I completely relate to not being techy! When I started doing this full time in 2016, I didn't even know how to connect my printer to my computer! All glory to God, with the right tutorial, we can do ANYTHING. I recorded myself setting up an Amazon KDP account and demonstrating the dropshipping method, God willing the video will come out on Monday at 5pm EST. Have you already signed up for KDP?
@@MSRONI2222 that's okay! Introverts unite lol! I recorded a video that's coming out Monday that will show you how to sign up for KDP so you can dropship your books!
Hi, thank you for sharing. I would definitely like to see a video on setting up a KDP account and adding a book on Amazon. Also, do you have a video on how to create a successful faceless TH-cam Channel?
Thank you so much for this feedback! I recorded the video tutorials and edited the video today. God willing it should be out on Monday at 5pm EST! Are you already using Amazon KDP?
This sounds SO great! My only concern (and it's a big one!) is the inconsistent quality of amazon's printing! I order my books, and so often there are quality issues. I wish I could find an amazing print on demand printer that focuses on QUALITY. I publish coloring books primarily...but I want a quality product every time! How do you handle returns in this case?
THISSSSS is such a great comment! I like the quality of my KDP books, but it's definitely a matter of personal taste. I no longer sell printed books, but when I did I handled returns the way Amazon does (send it back, then I'll issue the refund).
I make journals and use KDP to print the journals out and sell them on several platforms. KDP is slow about processing it. I am looking for another printer perhaps. I am working on a book
I use this strategy too! I make my books available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but most of my marketing directs readers back to my website where margins are higher and they can join my mailing list.
That's awesome! I used Wordpress back in 2021 to build my membership website, but like you said, the learning curve was wayyyyy to high lolol. I've been thinking about trying out Mighty Networks!
I’ve never heard of Mighty Works. I went with Wordpress because of cost and familiarity. From the numbers I looked at, it was a lot cheaper to do it this way and I’m familiar with it from past experience as an SEO blogger. Many clients used Wordpress and preferred to collaborate that way. Gathering from multiple people’s experiences is an amazing way to make the best decisions for your business.
This sounds like a great idea. However, when I ordered author copies in the past, they all had a large banner across the front and back cover of the book that said "Author Copy".
Thanks for watching the video! Proof copies have the banner across the front that says "Not for resale," author copies have no banner. Your book becomes an author copy when you approve the proof and officially publish your book to Amazon. Amazon KDP explains the difference here - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
@@GodlywoodGirl Oooooh that sounds exactly right and I did order them before I approved them. I am definitely going to do this asap thank you for the great information and especially for the clarification on the proofs VS the Author Copy.🙏🏽❤️
That's because people are conflating the fact that if you put your book in Kindle Unlimited program you CANT put your book anywhere else. The terms of the Unlimited program state that they will kill your account if you dont follow that rule. However, if you are not in Kindle Unlimited then post your book everywhere!! 😅 Its also because a lot of people just say Kindle Unlimited is the be all, end all to make money as an author and its not true!
I recorded a video sharing a strategy to use Kindle Select to make money on your own website that follows Amazon's guidelines here - th-cam.com/video/eyMxvVc889I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-NVNp-5dJFmetww6
Glad I found you sis! I'm looking forward to diving deeper into your videos. My book will be finished by the end of the year, Lord willing! Question -- Does this also apply if I wanted to sell materials to go along with my book (ie marker set, highlighters, etc)?
Awwww I love that goal! Please keep us updated as you publish!!! That's a great question that I'm not sure how to answer. This method wouldn't work with products you have to pack and ship with the book. You would need to bulk order inventory so you can ship it with your kits. But if you ship the items in the kit separately, this dropship method would work great.
Giiiirl you hearing God. I'm starting all my buisness ideas from home coming into 2025. I left corporate jobs in 2014. God's been maintaining me for 10 years.
Author copies take forever, though. They don't get prime shipping, as most would expect. What I did, though, was order the copies ahead of time once I got demand for them and then just ship them out myself after accepting orders from my website.
Okie doke
Also, by you having hands on your own author’s copy, you can personalise it for the buyer which is a nice touch
I like both ways! I thought about having author copies to ship out and there is a cost for that. no problem. I have 5 websites that I built myself to sell allllll of my products and services and make allll of the money and keep alll of the profits. I can host my subscriptions, memberships, courses, podcasts, bookings, classes...Third-party platforms are no different from amazon... wix, square space..the one advertised on this video...but if you DONT want the hassle of maintaining a website..a third party platform is great, which amazon sorta has
How do i build my own website please instead of using a 3rd party @niajeannine
I agree with this, but one thing to be aware of is that we've noticed Amazon takes a lot longer to print and ship author copies than to print and ship to customers. So it needs to be made clear to customers that books may take a while to arrive if you're ordering author copies to ship to them.
Exactly! It's just like when you buy a book from Amazon.com. they tell you right on the checkout page how long it will take to get the product to your house. You want to do the same thing when selling on your own website.
Very informative. Best video I heard so far. As a new author and soon to be publisher. This clears up a lot.
Thank you very much for this video.
It is an eye opener for me. I was really discouraged seeing what Amazon would give me after I published my first book.
With this video, I think I have found hope. Thank you very much
Awwwww this comment makes me so happy! Don't be discouraged! There is so much opportunity out here for authors!
Thank you very much. I am encouraged
Thanks for this Amazon is hard when it comes to publishing. Thanks for showing me a way to succeed. May blessings be always at your feet.
Oh my goodness thank you so much, Patricia! That's so kind of you! Have you seen the new video I posted showing you how to set up your book on Amazon? You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/2fhh0b8zoMk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=GkRfju5B2GO38UMm
Thank you for this video Stephanie. I just saw one of my books in your amazon cart and it made me smile :) I have my books listed on a wide range of platforms and this year I listed them on my website as well. I'm hoping to create bundles and drive traffic to my website to get more direct sales.
AHHHHH! I didn't know you're THE Joan Embola! That is so cool! I'm so excited to read your book! I found it by searching the Christian romance category on Amazon and I fell in love with your book cover. And then someone on Christian TikTok suggested your book and I knew I had to have it! It's such an honor to meet you!
@ aww wow that’s so amazing. What a small world. Yes it’s me. I’m the author of those books. Aww I pray it blesses and encourages you. Loving your videos
I am still geeking out. You are so amazing!
@@GodlywoodGirl Aww you are so kind Stephanie. You are so amazing. I find your journey so inspiring. Thank you for sharing all your awesome ideas about excelling as a faith based author, your journey makes me believe that it is possible to build a sustainable online business as an author 💕
@@LoveQualified I mean ... Sisssss, let's connect! I'll show you what I did on the backend of my business to do this! Are you on Instagram?
Thank you so much for sharing your journey and strategy! As a fellow faith-based author, I deeply appreciate your transparency and the encouragement to take control of our platforms. Your video is such a blessing and a reminder that we can succeed while staying true to our values. Can't wait to implement these steps-thank you for being such an inspiration! 🙌✨
I was thinking this same thing and here goes a great explanation. Thank you ma'am!
Awwww thank you SO MUCH for your positive feedback! I truly appreciate you! Are you already using Amazon KDP?
THANK YOU!!!!!! Finally, somebody gets it! How is it, you do the writing and editing etc, and they get the majority of the cash, nah!
Right? I love your comment so much! Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you! I love love to hear people encourage others to NOT go by “hear say”!!!! I love your channel, your video - genuine and authentic as well as very much informative! New sub here!! 😊
Oh my goodness Jennifer YESSSSS! Thank you so much! This is so encouraging!
Yooo...this video was jammed packed with amazing nuggets. 🎉⭐️⭐️ First, I needed to know how to sell my first book without having to physical fulfill the orders. You answered that ✅️ . Second, love your energy. It's upbeat, lively and just a great blend of who you are. Your presence makes people feel like they have known you a long time 👏🏾. You gave me so many ideas that I didnt realize I needed to consider ❤. And lastly, I went to check out your websites and they are super polished, clean, great choice of brand colors!! You are doing your thing sis‼️ I am sensing you are a student of the GOAT Myron Golden! This video made a world of difference for me in BELIEF so T🔥H🔥A🔥N🔥K🔥 Y🔥O🔥U‼️
Last lastly lol...what platform do you use for your website and to house your online courses currently? (or if you can point me to a past video it would be greatly appreciated)
May God continue to use you in a mighty way to serve His kingdom. And may your impact be multiplied in ways you have yet to conceive. Stay blessed sis. 🙏🏾💚
Oh wow! Thank you thank you thank you for this encouragement!!! This means so much to me and I'm very grateful!
I love that you are christian! I am just starting to dabble in this myself and put a few things on kdp. Introvert here too! ❤
Yesssss! Introverts unite lolol!!!
I have been helping Christian authors write and publish their books for the past 7 years, and I must say, listening to the accurate and helpful information in this video is a breath of fresh air. This is the very direction my team and I are planning to go in for our clients from next year. We put in too much effort for our clients to have them only make peanuts in sales or visibility due to the high competition and royalty on amazon. I have been researching and developing it for a while and I was glad to see someone talking about this boldly. Many people are a bit skeptical of managing their own publishing websites on their own, so they rather stick with the conventional way of using the big companies that rip them off. This video encourages others to step out in faith. Kudos to you dear sister in Christ!
Oh wow! Thank you so much for that encouragement! I truly appreciate your feedback!
Can I connect with you pls, I’m working on a Christian book and would like you to publish for me too
@@GodlywoodGirl Can you tell me how you calculate shipping cost on your website when you have to go on the back end of amazon kdp to ship a book to someone? Thanks
@@s.h.9525 yes, great question! I recorded a video here - th-cam.com/video/EBtI7DZgOGs/w-d-xo.html
I've been helping atheists. It's nothing new for us as we don't believe in god fairy tales.
Some good advice on the sales letter. Bob Bly sold millions of ebooks privately just with text sales letters. Next step for authors is to write articles that help sell the book, do videos, or similar.
Yessssss!! This is so important to learn how to sell!
You're a godsend! Thank you for explaining this. New sub! Your marketing makes room for you.
Awwwww thank you soooooo much for that feedback and encouragement! I'm so grateful! Are you working on a new book?
Thank God for His on timely manner. I am finishing up my book and so needed to view this. CONTINUE TO LET GOD USE YOU WOMAN OG GOD. I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL
AHHHHH this blessed me so much, Valerie! Praise God praise God praise God!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I appreciate the advice - and it is good advice. Thanks again for the valuable information.
@@violetnoyes oh my goodness thank you for this encouraging message! I truly appreciate you!
I'm so glad I found your site! Thank you for all your self-publishing series! GBY! ❤❤🙏🙏
Awwww this makes me so happy! Thank you for the encouragement!
Smart girl and correct! Amen.
@@silverfoxcomicsanimation-PBG awww you are so kind! Thanks for the encouragement!
Thank You Lord for connecting me to this video!!
God bless you sis!!
AHHHHH!! Is this the video? God is so good!
This is my first time seeing/hearing you and ooooh, girl I know FOR SURE that God hears me! Just a couple of days ago I told someone about the markup on kdp and that I needed to get all my books off of there, but wasn't sure how. I have a website but the link there takes them to Amazon so they order there, but LOOKATGOD how HE answered me through your video! Now I know exactly what I need to do, this is awesome! I'm subscribing, thank you soooo. much!
Awww, that's SO amazing! I'm so happy this video was the answer to your prayer! To God be the glory!!!
which god?
@riskinhos My personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray all is well.
@@riskinhos my personal Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I pray all is well 🙏🏾
I Subscribed as well, because of this video! 💕
I have been thinking of how to write and publish my book and all this information is so useful.
AHHHH yayyyyy!!!! I'm so excited you're taking this journey! What kind of books do you want to write?
Your hair is so beautiful!
@@90minutenews90 awwww you are so sweet! Thank you!
THANK YOU!! NEEDED THIS!!!!
To God be the glory!
I sold on Amazon. Amazon takes ALL your money, period. People love Amazon not realizing they are ONLY a shipping site sellers loose. FYI if it says sold by Amazon if not their product it is the sellers product that the seller couldn't afford to sell on Amazon anymore so they kept their product and then you pay Them to keep YOUR product for them to sell for themselves. When everyone sends items back, the SELLER pays for that, NOT Amazon, and then Amazon may resale it, and they keep the profits. Sold and worked for the company, so I know both ends. Glad you are doing this
THIS!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
That really makes no sense. Maybe you could rewrite that.
The seller couldn’t afford FBA fees and gave up ownership of the product.
Amazon is now selling the product directly, but it’s not something Amazon originally owned. ??
Is that what you meant ??
Gems upon gems thank you.
Awwww thank you for that encouragement!
Great video!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and faith.
Awwww Wendy thank you so much! That means so much to me! Are you working on any new book projects?
makes complete sense, thanks for advice, ill order a few author copy books to have a stock in play, cheers
Yay! I'm so happy to hear this!
Thank you for these thoughts. I love your energy and appreciate you sharing!!!!
Awwww that is so encouraging!! Thank you so much!;
Thank you for this!! I just published my first book and I've been taking local orders to do a bulk order. I've been wondering how to scale this and your video popped up 🥰
How do you manage sales tax and shipping costs this way?
Ahhh CONGRATULATIONS on publishing your first book!! AHHH!! That's so exciting! How did it feel the first time you held the hard copy in your hands? It's such an amazing moment. Let me know if you have any questions!
Great question! When you set up your website, go ahead and set up the product to handle sales tax in accordance with the laws of your state and set up shipping to cover the cost KDP charges (normally about $4 or $5).
This is an excellent video. The information is on point if you want to build wealth over time. As a Guiness World Record Holder Author, I have learned that although AMAZON is a nice opportunity to publish and move products, we make less money and as so many people have shared, shipment is often delayed when you order Authors copies. So many on target suggestions. Thank you.
You are so kind!
your HAIR IS BEAUTIFUL
Oh my goodness you are so kind! Thank you soooo much! Are you working on a book?
This is so empowering! 👏🏾🙏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾
Awwww yay! All glory to God! Thank you for your encouragement!
Please create a video on how to set up an account on KDP as well as how to download the book correctly on KDP. I would really appreciate it!! You are such a blessing. Thank you!
Ooooh such a GREAT question! I recorded a video showing how to set up on KDP here - th-cam.com/video/_AWBmQuGPZE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=61EpgqX3vYWUNdyf
@GodlywoodGirl Thank you so much! You are truly a blessing!
Amen! Thank you for the encouragement.
All glory to God!! Are you working on creating your own author platform?
This is my first time coming across your channel. I'm a 2x published author getting ready to publish 3 and 4, and have been saying the same thing. I don't need to use Amazon because my money looks just as good in my pocket as it does in theirs. In fact, it looks better! 😆Anyway, I just wanted to say, I couldn't agree with you more!
Oh my goodness I love this! CONGRATULATIONS on publishing your books! That's a HUGE accomplishment and truly inspiring. What platform did you decide to sell on?
Then just raise the price of your book. All you’re doing is literally stealing from Amazon with her method.
@mariopadilla1445 what on earth Mario? You're going to other people's comments to give them misinformation? Amazon GIVES AUTHORS PERMISSION to resell their author copies! Again, just like I said under your first comment where you accuse me of claiming Christ while ripping off Amazon, Amazon KDP GIVES AUTHORS PERMISSIONS TO RESELL AUTHOR COPIES ON THEIR OWN WEBSITE. See the 3rd paragraph from the top here - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
@@EmbracingJesusDaily printing with is more affordable thank printing locally for me and their quality is great. So I do my printing with them.
Thank you Stephanie. Just subscribed.
Awwww thank you so much!!! Are you working on a book?
Really, you are a fantastic one. I am happy watching your video. It was a very impressive and nice presentation.
Oh my goodness THANK YOU SO MUCH for this feedback! I'm so grateful! Are you working on a new book?
Timely! Thank you!
Awww all glroy to God! Thank you so much!
Omg! You got a point!
Girl you right thanks for explaining it to me.
Awwwww to God be the glory!
I can’t wait to thank you in my thank you portion of my book!!!
Oh my goodness you are SO KIND! Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you for the wisdom, Stephanie. Please reach out and hear how God has moved in crazy amazing ways.
Blessings to you, your ministry, and family!!!
All glory to God!
Just watched a video about why I should use KDP. Then I see this. Thanks.
Lolol Mike!! In this video, I still explain that I use KDP to dropship my books, I just sell through my website so that I get to keep the majority of the revenue instead of having to pay so much of it to Amazon.
@@GodlywoodGirl I had your video on in the background, not even paying full attention to it, and I caught that point.
@@Mike-g6p6p awesome!
Excellent.. I am looking at using Draft To Digital to sell my Print books.. I will sell the DIgital PDF version for INSTANT download and offer people the option to buy a print version.. for things like Bible Journals, some times people WANT nice bound book. So I was just looking around and your video popped up.
That's a GREAT strategy! Draft 2 Digital has SO MANY distribution options for your book too, so it's a great way to made additional money!
This was extremely helpful and informative, thank you!
Yay all glory to God! Thank you for that feedback!! Are you on Amazon KDP?
This is great info. I will try it. Thank you.
Thank you so much for that encouragement! I truly appreciate it!
Thank you so much, God sent
Awwww you are so kind!
Stephanie, thank you for this video. I'm so glad this video came across my feed. New sub here.❤
Awwww this is so encouraging! Thank you so much!! I'm so grateful for your feedback! Are you working on a book?
@@GodlywoodGirl yes.
Hi Stephanie it is a pleasure to meet another Faith based Author. I am also a Self Published Christian Author too. I am so glad you came into my algorithm today and I really enjoyed this video. I have been looking for my tribe of Faith based Authors here. I just subscribed and I will be binging on your videos. I have just started this Author channel recently and will be posting more content here. Blessings.
Awwww it's a pleasure to meet you too! Thank you so much for checking out the video!
This is wonderful advice! God is so good :') i have been needing some inspiration on completing my book. God bless you abundantly, sister in Christ! ☺️🙏🌱🌧️🌻
Awwww I'm so happy to hear that! Let's set a date! When will your book be available for sale?
Just subscribed!
Awww thank you so much! You are so kind!
Hello, Stephanie! This is my first time to your channel and I'm so happy that I found you. I just became an author last month and I'm so happy. However, the costs and fees associated with selling my book on Amazon KDP is extensive. I am currently creating educational content for children and ESL learners and I want to maximize my earning potential and you are a God-Sent. In the future, I plan to add motivational books to my library of published books, but using your method for whatever kinds of books that I am writing is going to help me to become more of a successful author. Thank you for a great video. You have a new subscriber! Happy Thanksgiving...Many blessings to you and your family!🥰🦃🙏
Awwww you are SO KIND! Thank you for sharing your story and for your encouragement! I love love LOVE that you are already planning out what the Lord wants you to do with your author business. It's so inspiring! If you have some time, I recorded a video showing the exact royalty rates between selling on Amazon vs selling on our own website here - th-cam.com/video/EBtI7DZgOGs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KPi7WcFBoCMRQz5C
@@GodlywoodGirl Hi Stephanie, hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Thank you for an encouraging message. Motivating others is definitely my calling, because God has allowed some traumatic experiences in my life, which have been very difficult tests, but my tests have given me a powerful TESTIMONY and I can't sit on it, because this is why God allowed me to go through, to be a light to others women. I defintely will check out the video that you have provided, for I am definitely inspired to get my own website started from watching your first video and I'm sure, I'll be even more inspired watching the suggested video. Thank you for responding to my message. Have a great weekend!
Thank you for this video and your network.
Awww you are so kind, Monique! Thank you so much for that feedback!
I'll take less $ to not have to deal with the headaches of delays, shipping and customer service. That frees up my time to be productive elsewhere. I'll take the passive route.
Okie doke
That’s a great idea. Now to get people to the website.
AHHHH I'm so excited you commented this! I literally just posted a video TODAY sharing my 7 favorite marketing strategies I've used to get people to my website Without needing KDP! You can check it out here - th-cam.com/video/ChtwEMWYVl4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=TaNTLzs9U4BHU7kJ
It's called paid ads...Pretty cheap nowadays $50-200 dollars
@ these days I can barely scrape 5
@RobertoWilliams-kr3do ooooh I want to do a whole video about using paid ads to sell books! Which platform do you run your ads on?
Omg this is an amazing IDEA!!!
Awwww thank you so much for that encouragement!
Im a first-time author. I recently published on kdp, but i am not with kdp select, therefore i can sell on other platforms. Im looking to set up a landing webpage to sell my book. Thank you for sharing. Great info.❤❤
Awwww CONGRATULATIONS on publishing and I'm so excited for your journey! Please keep us updated!!
Excellent advice! I have my books & Planners on my website.
Yay!!!! Congratulations on publishing! Do you already have a marketing strategy in place for promotion?
@ I do, not a great one, but I don’t have a lot of time and have a lot happening at Busy Mom Media! 😂
Let me know if you need some ideas! I just recorded a TH-cam video sharing some marketing strategies that have worked for me!
makes sense. however you'll still need to pay printing + shipping to get it to your customers - works out more of less the same costs tbh.
Okie doke
Thanks Ma'am! I published a book on Amazon and when I saw what I would earn after a sale, I was discouraged. I didn't know what to do next. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
Thank you so much for this comment! I can completely relate to you because I remember the first time when I realized I would only make $2 per sale if I sold on Amazon. Don't be discouraged! You can 100% do this and earn the rates you choose for your business. I'm so proud of you! Do you know what website host you want to build on?
Thank you!
My pleasure!
Good idea!!!
Awww thank you so much!
Very helpful video! Yes I would love to see a video on how to set up a KDP account! Basically, the questions I have are - 1. does it matter if I set up KDP under my personal Amazon account? Thats where my Prime membership is linked. 2. Should I set up the KDP account as an individual or corporation? I do have a separate LLC for a somewhat related business. Thanks.
Thank you SO MUCH for that feedback, Marissa! I recorded the video and posted it a couple of weeks ago here - th-cam.com/video/_AWBmQuGPZE/w-d-xo.html
i gatch ya girl...love what you saying...keeping it real huh...!!!
Awwww you are very kind!! Thank you!
The author copy now has a ribbon across the front they got wise to you . Thank you tho.
Lolol! Author copies don't come with the ribbon. The ribbon is only on the proof copies! If you have a ribbon, that means you haven't published the book yet. Publish the book to Kindle, then you'll be able to order an author copy. Here is Amazon KDP'S explanation of the difference - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
In the Uk this is what happens I have the ribbon on mine across the middle and it was published. I may have to look again . Thank you 🙏
The ribbon is just the proof copy. When you log into KDP, click on the published book, then click on the three dots on the right, then click "order author copy."
@@Overnighttattooist No she’s absolutely right. Was my mistake
New subscriber here and I just started publishing on Amazon in Aug. and I do think it's rather expensive. I'm still trying to figure everything out. So glad I came across your channel. Thanks so much.
AHHHHH!! Congratulations on becoming published!!! That is so exciting! Let me know if you have any questions, I can record another tutorial for you!!! Do you write personal development books? I love your TH-cam handle name!
@@GodlywoodGirl I'm starting out in the children's book arena-I would love to hear more on marketing/advertising books. That's where I appear to be stuck at getting the word out. I have another channel "motivated2soar" with almost 200 subs and there I can do promos so I may go that avenue plus I need to do a mock up-so yes I have some work to do. Thanks for responding and take care!
There's GREAT NEWS, sis! Marketing is just a muscle that you have to exercise! It doesn't come naturally to any of us. It's just a skillset we have to learn. I recorded a TH-cam video explaining how to teach yourself marketing here - th-cam.com/video/2fhh0b8zoMk/w-d-xo.html What marketing strategies have you tried so far?
@@GodlywoodGirl not much other than getting books on Amazon and word of mouth but I am about to test the waters with TH-cam promotion for a week to see how that goes. Like I said I'm going to do a mock up and do a system IOS funnel...I got to test my hand at something because having books and no sales is not the lane I want to be in. I will check out your video and again I appreciate you responding to me.
good info thanks
Thank you very much. You were very helpful. I need to make that leap. I am very much an introvert as well. And, not too techy😟. However, you are inspiring. May God continue to bless you and thanks again 💖🙏🏾 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Introverts unite lolol! I feel like us introverts understand each other soooo well hahahha. I completely relate to not being techy! When I started doing this full time in 2016, I didn't even know how to connect my printer to my computer! All glory to God, with the right tutorial, we can do ANYTHING. I recorded myself setting up an Amazon KDP account and demonstrating the dropshipping method, God willing the video will come out on Monday at 5pm EST. Have you already signed up for KDP?
No, I've not 😔
@@MSRONI2222 that's okay! Introverts unite lol! I recorded a video that's coming out Monday that will show you how to sign up for KDP so you can dropship your books!
You are beautiful........... Great advice.
Awwww you are so kind! Thank you so much!
I was on Kdp but was recently suspended and didn't know why. Thanks for this it helps
Oh no! Have you contacted them? You can contact KDP support here - kdp.amazon.com/contact-us
Hi, thank you for sharing. I would definitely like to see a video on setting up a KDP account and adding a book on Amazon. Also, do you have a video on how to create a successful faceless TH-cam Channel?
Thank you so much for this feedback! I recorded the video tutorials and edited the video today. God willing it should be out on Monday at 5pm EST! Are you already using Amazon KDP?
amazing. thanks so much
Thank YOU!
!!!!!! THANK YOU CAUSE BABY
AMAZON IS PLAYING IT SMALL
Lololol!
Thank you for the information.
Thank you so much for checking out the video!
Love this!
Thank you so much for the feedback! How was your weekend? Have you been able to work on any book projects?
This sounds SO great! My only concern (and it's a big one!) is the inconsistent quality of amazon's printing! I order my books, and so often there are quality issues. I wish I could find an amazing print on demand printer that focuses on QUALITY. I publish coloring books primarily...but I want a quality product every time! How do you handle returns in this case?
THISSSSS is such a great comment! I like the quality of my KDP books, but it's definitely a matter of personal taste. I no longer sell printed books, but when I did I handled returns the way Amazon does (send it back, then I'll issue the refund).
@@GodlywoodGirl thanks so much for your response!
the thing is getting people to go to your site...Author's Republic
Is also a good idea jus came across your video thanks for the info and advice
My pleasure! I recorded a video about marketing to get people to your website here - th-cam.com/video/ChtwEMWYVl4/w-d-xo.html
@@GodlywoodGirl definitely will watch once I get off I have so many stories already written out it's a little overwhelming 😓
Love your energy sister in Jesus Christ!!!❤
Awwww this made me smile! Thank you so much!
@@GodlywoodGirl of course you are beautiful 😍
I make journals and use KDP to print the journals out and sell them on several platforms. KDP is slow about processing it. I am looking for another printer perhaps. I am working on a book
Oh wow very cool!
Hello good morning I appreciate you doing this video. I do notebooks and journals and planners.
Oh very cool! Are you working on any new journals?
@ Yes I am working on new journals.
Awesome! I just finished a new journal that's all about mindset. I've already started using it for myself lolol!
Hun do you produce those for others as well? Or do you only produce your own for your own sales, please?
Thank you so much for this video. Do you have a video on how to market your book on your own platform to get high sales?
@@mixy_mew1383 yes!!th-cam.com/video/ChtwEMWYVl4/w-d-xo.html
I use this strategy too! I make my books available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble, but most of my marketing directs readers back to my website where margins are higher and they can join my mailing list.
EXCELLENT excellent excellent! The margins are so much better this way! What website platform did you choose to sell your books on?
@ I use Wordpress self-hosted and Siteground as my host. HUGE learning curve, but I like the extra features and benefits I can offer customers.
That's awesome! I used Wordpress back in 2021 to build my membership website, but like you said, the learning curve was wayyyyy to high lolol. I've been thinking about trying out Mighty Networks!
I’ve never heard of Mighty Works. I went with Wordpress because of cost and familiarity. From the numbers I looked at, it was a lot cheaper to do it this way and I’m familiar with it from past experience as an SEO blogger. Many clients used Wordpress and preferred to collaborate that way. Gathering from multiple people’s experiences is an amazing way to make the best decisions for your business.
Love that!
Great lady you are
Awwwww to God be the glory! Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your experience
Thank you so much for watching the video and leaving a comment! I truly appreciate it. Are you working on any new book projects? God bless you always.
This sounds like a great idea. However, when I ordered author copies in the past, they all had a large banner across the front and back cover of the book that said "Author Copy".
Thanks for watching the video! Proof copies have the banner across the front that says "Not for resale," author copies have no banner. Your book becomes an author copy when you approve the proof and officially publish your book to Amazon. Amazon KDP explains the difference here - kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/G7BBN68RYX5UMDZF
@@GodlywoodGirl Oooooh that sounds exactly right and I did order them before I approved them. I am definitely going to do this asap thank you for the great information and especially for the clarification on the proofs VS the Author Copy.🙏🏽❤️
My pleasure and I truly appreciate you watching the video!
THANK YOU!! 🙏
Thank YOUUUU
Great idea! Ty
Thank you so much for checking out the video! You're awesome!
Just subscribed 😀
Awwww thank you so much Destiny! Welcome welcome welcome! Are you working on a book?
That's because people are conflating the fact that if you put your book in Kindle Unlimited program you CANT put your book anywhere else. The terms of the Unlimited program state that they will kill your account if you dont follow that rule.
However, if you are not in Kindle Unlimited then post your book everywhere!! 😅
Its also because a lot of people just say Kindle Unlimited is the be all, end all to make money as an author and its not true!
I recorded a video sharing a strategy to use Kindle Select to make money on your own website that follows Amazon's guidelines here - th-cam.com/video/eyMxvVc889I/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-NVNp-5dJFmetww6
AMEN ! SISTER !! ❤
God bless you Tracy! I pray you are having an AMAZING week!
Very informative ❤❤❤❤
Aww to God be the glory! Thank you so much!
AMEN SIS!
God bless you!
Glad I found you sis! I'm looking forward to diving deeper into your videos. My book will be finished by the end of the year, Lord willing! Question -- Does this also apply if I wanted to sell materials to go along with my book (ie marker set, highlighters, etc)?
Awwww I love that goal! Please keep us updated as you publish!!! That's a great question that I'm not sure how to answer. This method wouldn't work with products you have to pack and ship with the book. You would need to bulk order inventory so you can ship it with your kits. But if you ship the items in the kit separately, this dropship method would work great.
@@GodlywoodGirl got it, thank you!
That is exactly what I do, locally but it's challenging to do that internationally from the Caribbean.
Oh wow Renae!!! That's so amazing! What part of the Caribbean do you live in?
@@GodlywoodGirl Jamaica
So cool!!!
Great video!
Awww thank you so much for that encouragement! I'm so grateful!
well said !!
Thank you for watching the video!
Instead a website, it's better to create a landing page.
You said you use a different print on demand platform--do you have a video about it? Or a recommendation to share?
Great question! I mostly sell eBooks now, but I still will print out lined notebook journals using Printify
I love u, for sharing this Queen…….
Awwww you are so kind! Thank you for your encouragement!