Better than Amazon KDP: 6 Alternative Self-Publishing Platforms for Low to High Content Books

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  • Опубликовано: 4 янв 2025

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  • @CC-yf7ye
    @CC-yf7ye 9 месяцев назад +44

    It's depressing when you first start out and Amazon terminates your account. So I really appreciate this information it gives me hope.

    • @veronicahislop8363
      @veronicahislop8363 9 месяцев назад +2

      It's not the end of the world.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  8 месяцев назад +1

      It sure can be. I am glad this video was helpful.

    • @snowe_flakes
      @snowe_flakes 7 месяцев назад

      You would have been sorry with Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing because they rob authors. It happened to me.
      www.youtube.com/@snowe_flakes

    • @CrystalVanner
      @CrystalVanner 6 месяцев назад

      *EXACTLY!*

    • @zahrarina-f5q
      @zahrarina-f5q 4 месяца назад

      what their state for terminating?

  • @veronicahislop8363
    @veronicahislop8363 10 месяцев назад +26

    Thank you so much for this. I just got terminated with all my books removed from Amazon with no recourse. There is no one to contact to discuss why. So after being totally distressed I am glad to find this information.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  10 месяцев назад +1

      Sigh! There is more out there! You can try the appeal too if you feel led to do that.

    • @The_story_vault-e6i
      @The_story_vault-e6i 9 месяцев назад +1

      Same here. I just got terminated too

    • @veronicahislop8363
      @veronicahislop8363 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@The_story_vault-e6i All is not lost

    • @zahrarina-f5q
      @zahrarina-f5q 4 месяца назад

      are you doing AI generating?

    • @mindingthegaps
      @mindingthegaps 8 дней назад

      Same

  • @professordianaskole
    @professordianaskole 3 месяца назад +9

    The best way to reach big companies that are arrogant (Amazon, UPS, etc) is through their Twitter. I’ve seen videos of tons of people who get terminated ‘by accident’ on Amazon--like their software just randomly picks accounts to terminate. It sounds sooo sketchy! I really enjoyed seeing these options. Thank you. ❤ Note: traditional publishing pays almost nothing and they don’t market your book; they expect you to do it. You end up making peanuts or even less. It’s a lot of work.

  • @pixelpixel3150
    @pixelpixel3150 Год назад +10

    Just published my first coloring book on KDP and they've listed it 5 to 6 dollars above where I wanted it. This will knock me out of the competition for competitive pricing. I immediately began to search for alternative publishing. Thank you for this video!

  • @cjguidehomecare3257
    @cjguidehomecare3257 Год назад +16

    Amazon KDPTerminated my account! Your sharing is inspirational. I will start trying other platforms.

    • @Marius-i6b
      @Marius-i6b 9 месяцев назад

      Ok

    • @snowe_flakes
      @snowe_flakes 7 месяцев назад

      AMAZON Kindle Direct Publishing robs authors and leaves them with zero sales.
      www.youtube.com/@snowe_flakes

    • @I_am_Good_always
      @I_am_Good_always 6 месяцев назад

      what was the reason?

  • @R.S.4672
    @R.S.4672 Год назад +12

    Thank you for this video. I don't like what KDP is doing in terminating authors without explanation or giving second chances. I'm already published on Barnes and Noble and Kobo with my fiction as well as KDP, but I am going to publish on even more platforms now.
    You have a great attitude! If you made that much money on KDP I'm sure you'll make a lot of money on other platforms.

    • @snowe_flakes
      @snowe_flakes 7 месяцев назад

      AMAZON Kindle Direct Publishing robs authors and leaves them with zero sales.
      www.youtube.com/@snowe_flakes

  • @midnightwriter9658
    @midnightwriter9658 6 месяцев назад +7

    Thanks for the sought after insight. Amazon-KDP booted me from their tyranny a few months ago and left me dangling in the wind. I have a few novellas and a collection of flash-fiction stories to publish.... will take a long look at Archway, along with the others. THANKS!

  • @muntupoetslegacy7760
    @muntupoetslegacy7760 9 месяцев назад +5

    This video is very well done and very informative!! Thank you!!

  • @ТедиДимитрова-м3ч
    @ТедиДимитрова-м3ч 5 месяцев назад +6

    Thank you ❤! Amazon terminated my account and I felt so despered! God bless you for helping us🙏🙏🙏

  • @steppingwithfaith
    @steppingwithfaith Год назад +11

    Thank you! You outlined excellent resources. I am very grateful. Please know that you are appreciated. 🙏

  • @kathydurbin437
    @kathydurbin437 Год назад +6

    You, and some of the comments below have totally scared me from trying KDP. I don't know what to do. I've written a book of short, soft horror/fantasy stories that I want to publish, but now I don't know which way to turn. This is so disappointing and upsetting. But better to find out now than later.

    • @EresDios
      @EresDios 11 месяцев назад +1

      My account was terminated on kdp as well but I've got many warnings before it happened. They have strict rules but if you publish high content books written by you, and you can prove you have the copy rights, so I see no reason for fear. But when you sign the aggreament they do say they can terminate your account for no reason any time they want.

  • @ambrosiageorges9684
    @ambrosiageorges9684 10 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you so much. I was temporarily banned as a romance author. I'm glad to know if I do get terminated I have options. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @scentedsoullulu
    @scentedsoullulu 10 месяцев назад +4

    Awesome video, thank you. Liked & subscribed. 💚

  • @GeorgeMiller-jy5je
    @GeorgeMiller-jy5je Месяц назад

    Thank you for making this Shanice! I did write my life story recently and was really lost on how to go about publishing the book. I realize now I could do this myself too but I used a company called Writers Of the West from Houston, Texas. they didn't cost me too much so I don't really mind lol but thanks for making this!

  • @JosephOrgano-uc3re
    @JosephOrgano-uc3re Месяц назад

    So glad I found you!! Was about to give up .I can tell you are honest, and truthful ! ❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @SherrieYvetteWilkins
    @SherrieYvetteWilkins Год назад +6

    So much value here! THANK YOU

  • @ReeseRyanWrites
    @ReeseRyanWrites 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for sharing all of these alternatives. Much appreciated!

  • @karenfredericks8474
    @karenfredericks8474 Год назад +1

    You are awesome! I discovered you by accident through a facebook publishing group. Thank you for this terrific video.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад +1

      Realllyyyy! That’s dope! Thanks for watchinggggg 🎉

  • @favoritesonline
    @favoritesonline 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for this video. Before I launch my KDP account, I’ve learned a lot. I believe accounts are terminated by KDP because people don’t read the rules and break them.

  • @empressella4671
    @empressella4671 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you so much for this valuable information. Pure gold!

  • @babygirldaphney4762
    @babygirldaphney4762 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for the video❤.
    I'm seeing a lot of comments saying Amazon KDP terminated their account. I just started on Amazon KDP, but I'll just switch to something else.❤

  • @solace4803
    @solace4803 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for the information Shanice!

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  11 месяцев назад +1

      Welkiessss

    • @solace4803
      @solace4803 11 месяцев назад

      @@shaniceonbiz :)
      By the way, I was sorry to hear about your Grandmother's passing, my condolences.
      I hope all is well with you! Keep going!

  • @MotivatedMindsPublishing-v8r
    @MotivatedMindsPublishing-v8r Месяц назад

    new subscriber here-glad I found your channel and thanks for the information...new author on board

  • @renatacantave9588
    @renatacantave9588 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you for all the info!

  • @jamilakhan4692
    @jamilakhan4692 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thankyou Shanice it was very helpful. I don't understand why my books are being blocked on KDP. In the beginning it was going fine.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад

      Sometime the rules change or they discover issues with your books. You may benefit from a self-publishing audit. I have a template on my website - you can use it to do an audit yourself or you can request one and I will take a look at your books and back end from screenshots that you send me. Here are the links: shaniceonbiz.com/products/self-publishing-audit-checklist or shaniceonbiz.com/products/self-publishing-audit

  • @ChanVanessaErnandez
    @ChanVanessaErnandez 9 месяцев назад +2

    This is super helpful info. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michellesykes5673
    @michellesykes5673 Год назад +4

    14:59 I have heard that if you are terminated by kdp and you try to get your books published by a different publisher and have them listed on Amazon that publisher will also ban you because you are banned on kdp. Have you actually published any books since your ban? I was banned in April for no obvious reason and I did publish on Barnes and Noble but I've not made any sales.
    Ty for doing this and I look forward to more videos.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад +4

      This is true. Of course, they would need to know it’s you or your account. 🤣 I’ve heard authors say their books were auto published to KDP and they had to request to have it removed. I know for sure D2D says they don’t want to harm their relationship with KDP so if you get banned you can use them they just won’t publish your book on KDP.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад +3

      Curious to what you have done to promote your books on B&N? Since their marketplace is not as strong as KDP you would need to do some heavy lifting.

  • @martinalawrence4457
    @martinalawrence4457 8 месяцев назад

    thanks , this was very helpful. 2 platforms from what you mentioned do not appear transparent when it comes to monetizing and this will prevent them from reaching their target audience. I am not saying something is wrong but probably it is based on some sort of discreet classification !!!!

  • @IcewebDezignz
    @IcewebDezignz Месяц назад

    Hi, thanks for the info, how much does it cost to get isbn for my book

  • @jameskaruga6730
    @jameskaruga6730 6 месяцев назад +1

    This is great and solid advice. Kudos

  • @carolinagonzalez1648
    @carolinagonzalez1648 2 месяца назад

    Hello, thank you for this great video, so full of useful information! One question… If my book is published on Amazon with its free ISBN, can I buy an ISBN and then publish with it on Ingram, Lulu, Barnes and Nobles, etc…?

  • @dirtytruckn7751
    @dirtytruckn7751 8 месяцев назад

    I had a journal on kdp, someone switched the interior print from color to black and white. Printed a copy and replaced my authors color copy with the black and white interior. Kdp swears it could not be done but it was. I don't know when it was switched it was a authors copy. It was switched in my apartment. I have no clue how many sales I had. My account was hacked.

  • @HappyDIY9
    @HappyDIY9 Месяц назад

    I cannot access my KDP Acc. due to 2 step verification which send OTP to my long lost mobile... Does the KDP alternative still be a good choice in this upcoming 2525?

  • @JiroProject
    @JiroProject Месяц назад

    So what is the actual reason they terminated your account? Would like to know so that I don't get kicked off as well. Doesn't make sense if you actually did nothing wrong. Almost as if Amazon wanted to just randomly pick accounts to delete.
    If you upload your book on multiple sites, would that violate Amazon's policy?

  • @lizziewallace6436
    @lizziewallace6436 Год назад +2

    Thank you. Very informative.

  • @EmmaEwers
    @EmmaEwers Год назад +11

    Also lost my KDP account in January. No response from Amazon and lost thousands. Awful the way they treat people! Good luck to you, I’m on POD now, lulu and Etsy and looking at more options to add to the mix. Good luck to you :)

    • @EmmaEwers
      @EmmaEwers Год назад +2

      Ok so yesterday Amazon kdp gave me my account back! I wrote a short email in October and they replied saying they needed more time to review. I’d forgotten all about it (as it was terminated 11 months ago!), but know they’ve allowed me access and the opportunity to review all my publications! 😮

    • @zaidzaid1849
      @zaidzaid1849 11 месяцев назад

      Did you receive all the past royalties all in once?

    • @snowe_flakes
      @snowe_flakes 7 месяцев назад

      AMAZON Kindle Direct Publishing robs authors and leaves them with zero sales.
      www.youtube.com/@snowe_flakes

    • @omededavid2197
      @omededavid2197 7 месяцев назад

      Please can i see a screenshot of how u wrote the short email?​@EmmaEwers

    • @omededavid2197
      @omededavid2197 7 месяцев назад

      Which other platform do u recommend the most?

  • @abdullahiidrisyaba7953
    @abdullahiidrisyaba7953 Год назад +3

    This video was helpful. Its crazy how amazonkdp are banning account sometimes they dont even state the reason why. Love your content please keep it up. My question is can you still re-publish some of your books from the terminated amazonkdp account to these new publishing plaform?

  • @MarvaLaurie
    @MarvaLaurie 2 месяца назад

    SHANICE, I’LL BE LOOKING FOR YOUR JOURNAL CONTENT. I’VE NOT
    SLEPT LAST NIGHT
    & FALLING ASLEEP;
    WANT TO GET INFO & LEARN .. MUST GET TO BED AND CHECK YOU LATER THE NEXT DAY,
    THANKS,
    GOD BLESS
    SUNSHINE DAY !

  • @SarahAnew
    @SarahAnew 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful. Thanks for your research

  • @Cesaire-TAMO
    @Cesaire-TAMO 5 месяцев назад

    Please which of these plateforme can make me à virement bancaire in Africa(cameroun) rewords of my books

  • @ThinkingOutLoudr
    @ThinkingOutLoudr 8 месяцев назад

    Which do you recommend the most?

  • @deannar6017
    @deannar6017 2 месяца назад

    Hi Shanice, I am looking for a POD printer and distributor for my Kids Educational Workbooks (Activity Books), other than KDP. Is there such a place?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  2 месяца назад

      Yes several! Check out my ebook- shaniceonbiz.com/products/stationery-vendor-list-e-book or the video with alternatives to Amazon KDP

  • @patriciaweaver7735
    @patriciaweaver7735 Месяц назад

    Thanks for this wonderful video I don't want to go to Amazon now I don't have to.i want to. Just get my own isbn and post my book everywhere so thanks again 😂

  • @ShellysCreativeLife
    @ShellysCreativeLife 6 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you for this great information! ❤

  • @thomasrendleman5387
    @thomasrendleman5387 3 месяца назад

    My question is are any of those platforms allowing links in the books or mentions of domain names.

  • @ulysseamer2942
    @ulysseamer2942 6 месяцев назад

    i am planing to buy a licence of AMAZON KDP to sell ebooks but i am now discouraged and my question is "can i buy the amazon KDP to sell ebooks and use the DRAFT2 DIGITAL? If yes, can i fix myself the prices ? THANKS

  • @pharmazygirl197
    @pharmazygirl197 6 месяцев назад +1

    Hello ma'am can you tell me if i can publish ebook version of my paperback without isbn in Amazon and d2d ?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад

      Your ebook and paperback should have the same ISBN. Amazon does not require one for ebooks but d2d does. I would purchase my own ISBN then use it across the different platforms. ruclips.net/video/D4fJtpi1pqA/видео.htmlsi=o4j6byuAvreJ1u8E

    • @pharmazygirl197
      @pharmazygirl197 6 месяцев назад

      @@shaniceonbiz I have one isbn for paperback. Someone said we need different ISBN for ebook if we publish it to different platforms. Can I publish my ebook on Amazon and add isbn later?

  • @rashdasalman3086
    @rashdasalman3086 2 месяца назад

    Do I have to purchase isbn to self publish my book

  • @LiwaMaldina
    @LiwaMaldina 5 дней назад

    I have not received a cent for the books sold through Amazon for years, but late 2024 they terminated my account. Is this a scam?

  • @c.sexton4819
    @c.sexton4819 11 месяцев назад

    New sub here, Thanks for the info on ISBNs; I didn't know that was a possibility on AKDP.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  11 месяцев назад

      My pleasure! Thank you✨

  • @isaacwechuli2105
    @isaacwechuli2105 4 месяца назад

    i heard that lulu has issues with payment..is this true

  • @MiriamWalcott
    @MiriamWalcott Год назад +1

    Going the DIY way what weight paper do you recommend for journals?

    • @Mamika_AFK
      @Mamika_AFK Год назад +1

      DIY can be difficult if you receive many orders. A good alternative would be to mass-print your books in a factory, and store the merchandise in your house or warehouse to ship them to your customers.

  • @soussoumechri8841
    @soussoumechri8841 4 месяца назад

    Thank you you are a kind person 🥰🌺
    I does not know this before 🧐

    • @topenoel1931
      @topenoel1931 4 месяца назад

      Awww❤🎉...Yes she is

  • @MollyLevy-r8x
    @MollyLevy-r8x 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great info.... thank you!

  • @pastorhenryford1
    @pastorhenryford1 Год назад

    Thanks for the update , my problem is how to create the foreign bank account. Can you help me ?

  • @tarabro9036
    @tarabro9036 3 месяца назад

    I need a one on one

  • @erickadozie735
    @erickadozie735 Год назад +1

    @shanicedesigns are you still proving marketing assistance? I didn't see any open appointment's slots on your calendar.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад

      Happy holidays 🎉🎉 Yes I am! I took a break for the holidays! I will be working on the new calendar and releasing it soon! I will post an update once it’s ready! ✨✨

    • @erickadozie735
      @erickadozie735 Год назад

      @@shaniceonbiz thank you for responding!!! I'm looking forward to booking a meeting with you. I'm working on my journal now! have a great new year and thank you for sharing your testimony, you have no idea how it has blessed me! right on time.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад

      Awww! That fills my heart. Here is the new booking link: shanicedkdesigns.com/coach/ | Can't wait to chat with you!

  • @Leesamusicc
    @Leesamusicc Год назад +3

    I've been following your kdp story, so did they pay you then suspend your account? Since in the other video you say you bought a construction house? I'm confused a bit, I'm about to start my journey and I want to know what to expect.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад +2

      Heyy! Yes. They paid me the $67000 (March) then suspended my account (April ish May), gave it back to me then terminated my account (May). They did keep about $500 or so dollars tho - since they take 60 days to payout.

  • @charlescachia4645
    @charlescachia4645 5 месяцев назад +1

    GREAT VIDEO. THANK YOU.

  • @Yourchristainfriends
    @Yourchristainfriends 4 месяца назад

    Do archway also distribute to market place?

  • @samuelzev4076
    @samuelzev4076 Год назад +2

    Do all these platforms allow books that are somewhat a bit offensive? Im trying to publish my book about the corruption that took place in my university that involves some mild swearing and some analogy that is a bit controversial and an insult to the founders of the campus, is this kind of book acceptable?

    • @candid0111
      @candid0111 Год назад +1

      Nope, don't do it, especially if it is a well known touchy subject and you are doing it as non fiction.

  • @rehemankisi3551
    @rehemankisi3551 5 месяцев назад +1

    so can you do both amazon and others.. like lulu?

  • @randy2643
    @randy2643 7 месяцев назад

    GREAT INFORMATION - Looking forward to consulting with you very soon.

  • @himanshu9996
    @himanshu9996 Месяц назад

    Mam Payoneer charges 29$ of one year any other method

  • @tamarzakay265
    @tamarzakay265 3 месяца назад

    Hi! If I have my own isbn, can I publish the book in multiple platforms?

  • @Robinnickybooks
    @Robinnickybooks 6 месяцев назад

    Do low content books like journals/notebooks need an isbn # or is it only higher content books? Where/how do you recommend purchasing isbns? Thank you 😊

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад +1

      ISBNs are Not needed nor offered for low content books. This video covers everything you need to know about ISBN. ruclips.net/video/D4fJtpi1pqA/видео.htmlsi=cx3Vgr3cIbqg6457

    • @Robinnickybooks
      @Robinnickybooks 6 месяцев назад

      @@shaniceonbiz Thank you Shanice! I just watched the video and it is EXCELLENT! Another question-do ebooks need isbns?

  • @TipsInTens
    @TipsInTens 9 месяцев назад +1

    That was very helpful. Thanks..

  • @conquerormajgo4419
    @conquerormajgo4419 Год назад +1

    God is truly AMAZING!! Sis! this is Divine provision! I GOT TERMINATED BY KDP, IT DIDN'T MAKE NO SENSE, I ASKED THEM FOR SPECIFICS AND THEY TOTALLY IGNORED ME.
    **Just wrote my first book and i would like to publish it as an ebook and paperback. My faith in God enables me to depend on his guidance to succeed with whatever he inspired me to do and the book is definitely his doing, Thank you so much! 🙏💖💖

  • @EducatorKayode
    @EducatorKayode 9 месяцев назад

    Good morning Shanice and I'm really grateful that I bumped into your channel.
    I'm a newbie in ebook creation and would really value any extra help in starting this side hustle.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  9 месяцев назад

      Hey. Thank you for your comment. Please email me at hey@shanicedkdesigns.com and let me know the assistance you will need.

  • @pastorjohndas9164
    @pastorjohndas9164 2 месяца назад

    I loved your video. I'm coming out with my first book. Would you do an interview with me about it on your channel? I would love that. How can I contact you more directly?

  • @samariagraham4502
    @samariagraham4502 Год назад

    Thank you.
    Subscribed

  • @The_story_vault-e6i
    @The_story_vault-e6i 9 месяцев назад

    Thanks for sharing....do these websites work in African countries?

  • @The_Undiluted_Word
    @The_Undiluted_Word 4 месяца назад +1

    Amazon just refused to publish my book

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  4 месяца назад

      They do that sometimes. Did they say why?

  • @TeacherAyJay
    @TeacherAyJay Год назад

    Hey Shanice, great video question with regards to the ISBN, do I need to purchase more than one to use on a different platforms or is one ISBN necessary?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад +1

      Having your own ISBN allows you to use it anywhere so the same book and same format (hardcover/paperback) would have the same ISBN.

    • @MiriamWalcott
      @MiriamWalcott Год назад +1

      ISBNs are book not platform specific (Amazon excepted). Each different book will need an ISBN.

  • @houseofsoundsmusicrelax
    @houseofsoundsmusicrelax Год назад +1

    Hello....I was banned by Amazon for creating a cover similar to another...
    I would like to sell low medium and high content books...
    As income from the sale I would like only royalties without opening a vat and/or ISBN code.
    Which site do you recommend

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад

      All of the options in this video are good! If you do not want your use ISBN then I would suggest LuLu.

    • @houseofsoundsmusicrelax
      @houseofsoundsmusicrelax Год назад

      @@shaniceonbiz Thank you very much for the advice

  • @maykishaworrell9590
    @maykishaworrell9590 24 дня назад

    Sis, are you from Barbados? You sound Bajan to the bone. I am now starting out and would love to have a great start.

  • @UnscriptedD09
    @UnscriptedD09 5 месяцев назад

    i’m joust coming from receiving this message and been suspended many time back and forth here’s my last message and i’m tired and depressed 😢i hope this video helps me
    Hello We received the information you submitted.
    We need some additional time to review everything. We'll be in touch within 5 business days. We appreciate your patience.
    Thanks for using Amazon KDP.

    • @iamyoungrays3366
      @iamyoungrays3366 5 месяцев назад

      Received mine today. What was the outcome ?

    • @UnscriptedD09
      @UnscriptedD09 5 месяцев назад

      @@iamyoungrays3366 got mine back too :) but no sales yet

  • @egds64
    @egds64 11 месяцев назад

    Great info!!!

  • @purposeclinic8423
    @purposeclinic8423 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you

  • @njay4060
    @njay4060 7 месяцев назад +1

    @dear can have a chat with you for more clarity?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад

      It was great chatting with you! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @chisomonyinye4970
    @chisomonyinye4970 11 месяцев назад

    Which one platform is the best compared to Amazon?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  11 месяцев назад

      Depends on what you are looking for. Only LuLu takes low content books.

  • @syedwajahatali2020
    @syedwajahatali2020 7 месяцев назад +1

    made notes

  • @SuperConfidentman
    @SuperConfidentman Год назад

    KDP cancelled me for having a book cover too similar to another book.

    • @patrickpowell5430
      @patrickpowell5430 Год назад

      Did they 'cancel' you or did they advise you couldn't go ahead with using your cover because it was so similar and advise you to adapt it. It is not clear from what you write. Can you tell us?

  • @BeckyOnorieme
    @BeckyOnorieme Год назад +1

    Amazon KDP just blocked my account. It really feels bad

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад

      Sorry to hear that. But as the thumbnail says you have options!

  • @ECZephon
    @ECZephon 3 месяца назад

    Ingram has an 18 page count wtf that sucks

  • @THETOPCHANNEL-pi4js
    @THETOPCHANNEL-pi4js Год назад

    Does these platforms accept Africans? I need answers please.

  • @Ngr666Kong
    @Ngr666Kong 9 месяцев назад

    I love it when she quick snaps on Kdp... They don't offer any support.

  • @UCSSREEHARISHM
    @UCSSREEHARISHM Год назад

    Can u put a timestamp in your videos it will be easier to find

  • @tarabro9036
    @tarabro9036 3 месяца назад

    Did you get your money???!!!

  • @daviddarlingauthor
    @daviddarlingauthor 5 месяцев назад +1

    Low content books are now under different guidelines with KDP.... if you didn't know, and still published, you will lose your account.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  5 месяцев назад

      Define new

    • @daviddarlingauthor
      @daviddarlingauthor 5 месяцев назад +2

      @@shaniceonbiz Spring 2022. "What this change means to you is that you’ll now have to identify your low-content books as such when you publish them. You’ll do that by checking a box right after you’ve chosen your BISAC categories.
      Before checking the low-content books box you’ll need to decide whether or not your book is actually low-content according to KDP’s definition.
      If you tick the box and your book is NOT a low-content book, it will likely be rejected (and vice versa). If you incorrectly identify a book, don’t worry too much about it. This isn’t something that’s grounds for termination. At worst it’ll probably just delay your publication date, though you don’t want to make this mistake too many times."

    • @daviddarlingauthor
      @daviddarlingauthor 5 месяцев назад +1

      However, if there were any previous issues, your account will be terminate right away. I haven't heard of folks having their account closed that write fiction. But I've only been doing this 5 years or so.

  • @lmg7127
    @lmg7127 3 месяца назад

    😊

  • @patrickpowell5430
    @patrickpowell5430 Год назад +1

    Obviously if, as you tell us, your Amazon account was terminated without explanation, that is hard. But . . . Have you no idea at all why this might have happened? Not even a faint suspicion, even though you might disagree with Amazon?
    I am also a little puzzled by your comment that Amazon are not at all helpful. I have so far published about 13 books on Amazon and I have found both their online system as well as their human 'system' useful and helpful. Apart from that there is a KDP community whose members are always more than willing to suggest solutions if you have a problem.
    It is, of course, a matter of personal experience, but I think those watching your video should be aware there are other views to the one you hold.

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  Год назад

      I don’t think anyone thinks there’s only one perspective. I’m pretty transparent on this channel -- the journey started here:
      ruclips.net/video/jG5Ekj6fiFI/видео.html

    • @Dane33602
      @Dane33602 Год назад +1

      If you've only published 13 books, you haven't even gotten your feet wet. You aren't even a beginner. Just wait. The KDP Content team is not on your side. Anyone who has spent time on KDP knows this. They may not terminate your account for NO reason, but they will terminate your account for no good reason.

    • @Alfaisan256
      @Alfaisan256 8 месяцев назад +1

      Anyone who spent time and money understand this. Amazon doesn’t care at all. They terminate the account for no viable reason. They don’t respond to messages. Everyone is complaining about them on RUclips. I think they want to reduce the number of self publishers.

    • @patrickpowell5430
      @patrickpowell5430 6 месяцев назад

      @@Dane33602 Frankly, you just sound paranoid.

    • @patrickpowell5430
      @patrickpowell5430 6 месяцев назад

      @@Alfaisan256 Given that Amazon makes money, easy money, from printing and listing for sale the books self-publishers want to have printed, your comment makes no sense at all, and I really can't give you the benefit of doubt.

  • @CrystalVanner
    @CrystalVanner 6 месяцев назад +1

    *Please be careful with this info. A terminated KDP account can NOT be uploaded through a 3rd party publisher to KDP.*

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад +5

      I'm so confused! I NEVER said people should use these platforms to publish books on Amazon after an account termination. If your account got terminated, you can republish your book on other platforms, just don't link that book to Amazon. The purpose of the video is to give people OPTIONS!!!!! NOT a backdoor to Amazon!

  • @Timotheos-td7mq
    @Timotheos-td7mq 11 месяцев назад

    It sounds like you have no experience with all of your suggestions, I did at least look at
    Draft 2 digital sight , they clearly have a box to check or not to check asking if you want your book publisher with Amazon, you sound like you have no options, my suggestion do your research first .
    Your channel is no help ..

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  11 месяцев назад +3

      If you watched the video - I clearly said people have said that their books were automatically published! I never said it will be or always is! Maybe they changed their system! What makes you think things always stay the same! Thanks for watching and commenting✨

  • @wonderwigglebabysensory1027
    @wonderwigglebabysensory1027 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m new to this idea even. Are any of your suggestions helping you more than others?

    • @shaniceonbiz
      @shaniceonbiz  6 месяцев назад

      I use Lulu because I publish low-content books such as planners and journals. I am currently working on writing my first non-fiction book and plan to try publishing with Archway Publishing or Ingram as the main. However, my KDP account was reinstated so I will also publish there.

  • @MarvaLaurie
    @MarvaLaurie 2 месяца назад

    CAN I USE THIS SITE. TO MAKE CHILDREN’S BOOKS 📚..,,
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