Have you been sucked into any of the unproductive busywork that I’ve been sucked into before as well? Let me know how you got re-focused in the comments below!
🤣..i quit Facebook and Twitter in 2015 it was stupid at first i thought it was funny and silly i would connect with people i haven't seen or talked to in years but then it got boring stupid and political and annoying i never posted anything and it just wasn't my thing it wasn't my style so i just got rid of it i only use youtube when im bored to watch videos and people who im friends with still know my phone number and how to reach me i follow political stuff on the news but ill never do any social media ever again (not including "dating apps"...lol ...
@@ramonwills598 Amazon has a market value of more than a trillion dollars. There's room for everyone. If you know how to sell and make people 'buy from you' you can make money in any area.
@@ramonwills598 nothing, I uploaded my first book on 29 may and it got approved after 3 changes and live on 13 June...no sales till today but I'm hopeful...I'll post here when I make a sale...I have 34 more books that I plan to upload soon...what about you
Thank you for this! I was stuck (wasting time) on two of these and kind of gave up. And that was after very happily creating two planners, but before uploading them. After watching your video, I will get back on track. Thank you SO much for sharing your experiences in this and all your videos! 🌻
This is a very introduction which I need, really. Have decided to do this KDP stuff and wanted to see where it will led me to unless I get distracted somewhere. That advice about separating financial accounts for different purposes is a star 🌟 point for me as I have just brought myself some basic softwares for this. I am more aware of that now! Thanks Miss for your invaluable pointer there!!!
That's a great start! Remember, if you can learn how to make even $1 online you can learn how to make $10, $100, $1,000, $10,000 and so on. You've already proven that you can create something that another person is willing to spend money on, so from here on out it's all about refining your process.
I've already made some of these mistakes =P but the good news is I can see myself doing this for a long time because I enjoy it and it's aligned with my skills. Thank you for your honest shares!
Thank you very, very much, Rachel. I was wasting my time on a couple of these and yes, you are 1 billion percent right: just publish, publish, publish and focus on nothing else until you get some sales. I already knew that/isn't the brain 'fun' to work with lol! :) Thanks again for the productivity reminder! 💖
Good advice. I've been meaning to get into this for a while, but kept putting it off. I sort of enjoy the process of making the low content material. It's nothing exciting, but if it can pay the bills and sustain me with passive income, it will be worth it.
I just "discovered" your channel recently, and I love your videos; they are very informative (and the fact that you're a fellow Canadian is also a bonus)! I was wondering if you had any experience publishing books other than "low-content" ones ("full content" for lack of a better term) on KDP? If not, could you suggest a good resource for that information? I'm interested in publishing a few books, I already have an audience, and I know what sort of material they like, but I haven't yet started the publishing process. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for watching; glad you found me! Before publishing low-content books I started off with nonfiction and fiction, publishing under various pen names. I first learned the business model from a course called K Money Mastery (I don't know whether or not this exists anymore) and then I learned about publishing romance from Karla Marie (I believe she has a course now called Fiction Profits Mastery or Academy or something like that). I would definitely check out Dave Chesson's Kindlepreneur website for lots of great information about self-publishing. Chandler Bolt is another one. Hope that helps!
Lisa, Just starting my KDP LC book journey. I had thought I would order Publisher Rocket to do my research but came across your video and now have decided to go with BookBolt instead. There are just so many more tools within their software. Even though PR is a one and done price, the monthly fee allows the owners to keep updating their software suite which in the long run better serves all concerned. Keep bringing out your informative videos. Thank you.
Finally a n honest, to the point video. Thank you, and thank you for not being another talking head shooting b roll from a bedroom, and trying to get views with cheesy thumbnails and fake drama.
I too have asked myself how long should it take as I do enjoy being creative and although I have no real software skills as yet when it comes to making LC books the idea of being able to create them sounds like fun. Now being realistic I know there is alot I have to first learn about software and creating designs and books but that is part of the process. So I have given myself 6 months before I make an evaluation to see if this is for me. As this is my first attempt at this type of business model I am moving forward in the knowledge that with time and a focused effort anything is possible. Your videos are a very powerful and inspirational road map for success and I am looking forward to the journey. Thank you"
Thank u so much for sharing. this is how i did wasting so much time n energy and nothing happenr. 😅 And thank you for giving encouraging words. It make me that not giving up.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge....I liked that you settled your debts. Motivating enough to give this a shot...very valuable advice on time wasters. 🙏
Hi Rachel! Would you suggest publishing multiple journals/dairies etc when first starting off? Or, for example, create one and see how it goes for a week or so?
Thank you for putting this out! Loving your content so far and looking forward to learning more. I appreciate you and the time you’ve taken to share this info! **subscribed!!**
Could you clarify how to generate sales on Amazon every time you publish your book, with goes to the end of the line, which is always beyond 1,000 other books and often so much more? The least amount I have found for niches was 200 books, but it was not a niche that generated a lot of sales. Even with a 200-book niche, your book will still be behind 200 books. Shoppers rarely go beyond the first page. The only way to be seen is through ads, which are getting more expensive, even for niches with fewer books. I have spent countless hours on niche research, including watching your videos and others. There just do not seem to be any niches out there that don't have 20,000 books already and are popular. I had a book labeled a number one new release, but it won't sell unless I pay for ads that cost more than the sales.
Three months and 10 books would be different than three months and 100 books, wouldn't it? I think it would be more helpful to give an approximate number of books needed to be published *in three months* is better in order to determine future success.
I actually have the exact same question. About 15 books and 2 1/2 months in and still no sales. Am I not publishing enough or is something else wrong ? Could you give us that sort of estimation ? Thank you ! ☺️
Great point, Elizabeth. I was looking at things from a time investment standpoint, but consistent effort would need to be applied during that time. I would recommend at least 15-20 books over a 3 month period in order to decide if this business model is for you. That way you can go through the process enough times to make a sale and see if it's something you enjoy.
The only way you can know if a book is truly going to sell is to publish it. Do your research, create the book, publish, promote, and see what happens. Once you've published a few books you'll see which ones start to make sales and which ones don't. Double down on the ones that do and drop the ones that don't. But in the beginning it's all about experimentation and just finding out what works.
@@RachelHarrisonSund Wouldn't it be better to use a keyword research tool like publisher rocket? I just bought this program yesterday and i've learnt so much in a few hours lol So far, I have 6 books lined up, interior and cover done, keywords, title, categories etc. I just have to publish them now and see what happens and keep doing more research for the next projects lol this feels like a game to now for some reason lmao
Hello Rachel, thanks a lot for this great video, took some notes too! 🙌 Btw, just a quick question, if for example, a broad & generic keyword like 'camping book for kids' or 'Fun Kids Book' etc is trademarked on Uspto website. Are we still allowed to go on and publish a book with these keywords on the title? 🧐 The keyword i was looking was not famous like that of Nike's (just do it), it was a simple phrase and that exact phrase was trademarked under wine, and other product categories not precisely books. It's like for example, i wanna publish book on 'goodnight stories for kids' but then the exact word 'goodnight stories for kids' is trademarked.
Lengthen the title with other keywords, maybe? If there are multiple cheap titles on amazon with the title 'goodnight stories for kids' then others are running the risk OR it's ok to do it.
Thank you Rachel for your video! I think everyone of us has the dream to earn this amount of money like you die with KDP. But is it really possible in 2022 to earn this amount? 🧐 Because there is so much competition now.. Me too I am making a few sales here and there, but faaaar away from 500k…
It's very possible. I have student's right now who started a year ago and are 5 and 6 figure earners (profit). People have been claiming that KDP is too saturated for years-since before I even started-but the bottom line is that it's our job to find a way to stand out. Those who find a way to stand out will be successful, while those who don't, won't. This business model isn't for everyone, but if you want to be successful, and you stick at it long enough to find your own unique angle, you will.
Very useful content. I started my online KDP journey in mid April, I’m making sales, and one book is a repeat seller about 40 so far….. I think I’m doing ok, I’ll try to follow your system to improve my results. Thank you
Have you been sucked into any of the unproductive busywork that I’ve been sucked into before as well? Let me know how you got re-focused in the comments below!
🤣..i quit Facebook and Twitter in 2015 it was stupid at first i thought it was funny and silly i would connect with people i haven't seen or talked to in years but then it got boring stupid and political and annoying i never posted anything and it just wasn't my thing it wasn't my style so i just got rid of it i only use youtube when im bored to watch videos and people who im friends with still know my phone number and how to reach me i follow political stuff on the news but ill never do any social media ever again (not including "dating apps"...lol ...
I’ve made all of these mistakes with other business ventures and, this time, I jumped right into making books. This channel has been invaluable.
I think most of us are guilty of making some of these mistakes; I know I am! All part of the learning process! Thanks so much for watching. :)
This business model is good. Amazon has really made it possible for people from every corner of this world to come up with ideas and make money.
Which is why millions are trying and 99% earn little
@@ramonwills598 Amazon has a market value of more than a trillion dollars. There's room for everyone. If you know how to sell and make people 'buy from you' you can make money in any area.
@@AmitKumar-te6vw so how much did you make last month then?
@@ramonwills598 nothing, I uploaded my first book on 29 may and it got approved after 3 changes and live on 13 June...no sales till today but I'm hopeful...I'll post here when I make a sale...I have 34 more books that I plan to upload soon...what about you
@@AmitKumar-te6vw just checked KDP I have one book and 21 sales in May, 111 since March.
Thank you for this! I was stuck (wasting time) on two of these and kind of gave up. And that was after very happily creating two planners, but before uploading them. After watching your video, I will get back on track. Thank you SO much for sharing your experiences in this and all your videos! 🌻
So glad it helped! I think we've all been there, stuck in the busywork and not actually moving forward. Now you can get back on track!
RACHEL~~~ Thanks a lot for the honest and straightforward sharing. I will focus on experimenting with creating books more and see. Thanks again! - Sue
This is a very introduction which I need, really. Have decided to do this KDP stuff and wanted to see where it will led me to unless I get distracted somewhere. That advice about separating financial accounts for different purposes is a star 🌟 point for me as I have just brought myself some basic softwares for this. I am more aware of that now! Thanks Miss for your invaluable pointer there!!!
Glad it was helpful! Have you published any books on KDP yet? Or are you working on your first book?
I started in Feb 22 and I’ve sold 33 books over this period. It’s very little but I will persevere.
That's a great start! Remember, if you can learn how to make even $1 online you can learn how to make $10, $100, $1,000, $10,000 and so on. You've already proven that you can create something that another person is willing to spend money on, so from here on out it's all about refining your process.
Did you use Publisher rocket or other keyword programs? Just asking because I bought the publisher rocket program lol
Made many of those mistakes, but I do enjoy the process. Not giving up! Thanks for your videos! Xoxo
Hi Lynette! Enjoying the process is two thirds of the battle; it's the only way a person can stick with something long enough to succeed!
Thank you so much 😊 for the free guide and lined journal. I appreciate the value you shared.
I've already made some of these mistakes =P but the good news is I can see myself doing this for a long time because I enjoy it and it's aligned with my skills. Thank you for your honest shares!
Thank you very, very much, Rachel. I was wasting my time on a couple of these and yes, you are 1 billion percent right: just publish, publish, publish and focus on nothing else until you get some sales. I already knew that/isn't the brain 'fun' to work with lol! :) Thanks again for the productivity reminder! 💖
Good advice. I've been meaning to get into this for a while, but kept putting it off. I sort of enjoy the process of making the low content material. It's nothing exciting, but if it can pay the bills and sustain me with passive income, it will be worth it.
I just "discovered" your channel recently, and I love your videos; they are very informative (and the fact that you're a fellow Canadian is also a bonus)!
I was wondering if you had any experience publishing books other than "low-content" ones ("full content" for lack of a better term) on KDP? If not, could you suggest a good resource for that information? I'm interested in publishing a few books, I already have an audience, and I know what sort of material they like, but I haven't yet started the publishing process.
Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for watching; glad you found me! Before publishing low-content books I started off with nonfiction and fiction, publishing under various pen names. I first learned the business model from a course called K Money Mastery (I don't know whether or not this exists anymore) and then I learned about publishing romance from Karla Marie (I believe she has a course now called Fiction Profits Mastery or Academy or something like that). I would definitely check out Dave Chesson's Kindlepreneur website for lots of great information about self-publishing. Chandler Bolt is another one. Hope that helps!
Lisa,
Just starting my KDP LC book journey. I had thought I would order Publisher Rocket to do my research but came across your video and now have decided to go with BookBolt instead. There are just so many more tools within their software. Even though PR is a one and done price, the monthly fee allows the owners to keep updating their software suite which in the long run better serves all concerned. Keep bringing out your informative videos. Thank you.
Finally a n honest, to the point video. Thank you, and thank you for not being another talking head shooting b roll from a bedroom, and trying to get views with cheesy thumbnails and fake drama.
Thank you so much for your valuable suggestions. ⚘💛⚘
I too have asked myself how long should it take as I do enjoy being creative and although I have no real software skills as yet when it comes to making LC books the idea of being able to create them sounds like fun. Now being realistic I know there is alot I have to first learn about software and creating designs and books but that is part of the process. So I have given myself 6 months before I make an evaluation to see if this is for me. As this is my first attempt at this type of business model I am moving forward in the knowledge that with time and a focused effort anything is possible. Your videos are a very powerful and inspirational road map for success and I am looking forward to the journey. Thank you"
That was veery helpful. Thank You
Very helpful info, Rachel! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching, Brandon! How far along on your KDP journey are you?
I sold 2 books so far may be am capable for this business.
Subscribed. Good video!
Thank u so much for sharing. this is how i did wasting so much time n energy and nothing happenr. 😅 And thank you for giving encouraging words. It make me that not giving up.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge....I liked that you settled your debts. Motivating enough to give this a shot...very valuable advice on time wasters. 🙏
Thanks for watching! It definitely felt great to finally settle my debts. Wishing you the best on the start of your own self-publishing journey!
Hi Rachel! Would you suggest publishing multiple journals/dairies etc when first starting off? Or, for example, create one and see how it goes for a week or so?
Thank you for putting this out! Loving your content so far and looking forward to learning more. I appreciate you and the time you’ve taken to share this info! **subscribed!!**
Thanks for watching! Have you gotten caught up in any of the busywork I mentioned?
Could you clarify how to generate sales on Amazon every time you publish your book, with goes to the end of the line, which is always beyond 1,000 other books and often so much more? The least amount I have found for niches was 200 books, but it was not a niche that generated a lot of sales. Even with a 200-book niche, your book will still be behind 200 books. Shoppers rarely go beyond the first page. The only way to be seen is through ads, which are getting more expensive, even for niches with fewer books. I have spent countless hours on niche research, including watching your videos and others. There just do not seem to be any niches out there that don't have 20,000 books already and are popular. I had a book labeled a number one new release, but it won't sell unless I pay for ads that cost more than the sales.
Hi Rachel, do you teach how to comply with sales taxes laws for canadian residents like yourself in your course?
Hey there! I don't teach this, as most of my students do not live in Canada. This discussion is best had with your accountant.
@@RachelHarrisonSundok. that's what stresses me the most as I'm really clueless in that field 😕
Do you have any video on working with styles? Is there a distinction like in InD between paragraph and character styles?
Can we get a video on how to create an ebook and what to watch out for
Three months and 10 books would be different than three months and 100 books, wouldn't it? I think it would be more helpful to give an approximate number of books needed to be published *in three months* is better in order to determine future success.
I actually have the exact same question. About 15 books and 2 1/2 months in and still no sales. Am I not publishing enough or is something else wrong ? Could you give us that sort of estimation ? Thank you ! ☺️
Great point, Elizabeth. I was looking at things from a time investment standpoint, but consistent effort would need to be applied during that time. I would recommend at least 15-20 books over a 3 month period in order to decide if this business model is for you. That way you can go through the process enough times to make a sale and see if it's something you enjoy.
@@RachelHarrisonSund Thank you!
I no longer know what books to publish, and I don't want to waste time publishing books that don't sell, any advice can help me
The only way you can know if a book is truly going to sell is to publish it. Do your research, create the book, publish, promote, and see what happens. Once you've published a few books you'll see which ones start to make sales and which ones don't. Double down on the ones that do and drop the ones that don't. But in the beginning it's all about experimentation and just finding out what works.
@@RachelHarrisonSund Wouldn't it be better to use a keyword research tool like publisher rocket? I just bought this program yesterday and i've learnt so much in a few hours lol So far, I have 6 books lined up, interior and cover done, keywords, title, categories etc. I just have to publish them now and see what happens and keep doing more research for the next projects lol this feels like a game to now for some reason lmao
Hello Rachel, thanks a lot for this great video, took some notes too! 🙌 Btw, just a quick question, if for example, a broad & generic keyword like 'camping book for kids' or 'Fun Kids Book' etc is trademarked on Uspto website. Are we still allowed to go on and publish a book with these keywords on the title? 🧐
The keyword i was looking was not famous like that of Nike's (just do it), it was a simple phrase and that exact phrase was trademarked under wine, and other product categories not precisely books. It's like for example, i wanna publish book on 'goodnight stories for kids' but then the exact word 'goodnight stories for kids' is trademarked.
Lengthen the title with other keywords, maybe? If there are multiple cheap titles on amazon with the title 'goodnight stories for kids' then others are running the risk OR it's ok to do it.
@@ourgoldenlife6430 thank you.
Is selling books on IBOOK Mac Valuable? do a video about this if you know..
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Thank you Rachel for your video!
I think everyone of us has the dream to earn this amount of money like you die with KDP.
But is it really possible in 2022 to earn this amount? 🧐 Because there is so much competition now.. Me too I am making a few sales here and there, but faaaar away from 500k…
It’s selling a dream. Most members probably make
It's very possible. I have student's right now who started a year ago and are 5 and 6 figure earners (profit). People have been claiming that KDP is too saturated for years-since before I even started-but the bottom line is that it's our job to find a way to stand out. Those who find a way to stand out will be successful, while those who don't, won't. This business model isn't for everyone, but if you want to be successful, and you stick at it long enough to find your own unique angle, you will.
nice
Very useful content. I started my online KDP journey in mid April, I’m making sales, and one book is a repeat seller about 40 so far….. I think I’m doing ok, I’ll try to follow your system to improve my results. Thank you