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I have worked with clients who tell me, “I am writing my book..” and when I ask them how long they have been working on it, many say 5, even ten years. Fear of failure is huge. As is fear of success. Plus, the new add ons, fear of having work plagiarized and fear of having an account close down can stymie any forward growth. One of the biggest obstacles though as you have said is over-consumption. Endlessly watching videos never gets a book written. It is always just a delaying tactic. To get anything done, you have to tackle hidden fears and you have to be honest with yourself. Otherwise, it will never happen. Thank you for speaking about this Sean, much appreciated. 🙏
The part where you said we watch a lot of videos without starting because we're afraid, hit me hard. This is the last video am watching. Watched tons of them and I don't know what I was waiting for. This is my cue. Thanks Sean. You've blown me right off my comfort zone. Consumers don't make money. Creators do. Time to fail as fast as I can. 💯💯💯
You’re right. I have stalled by watching videos non stop. I’ve just been sitting here toiling away and accomplishing nothing. I AM terrified of failing because I just can’t take failing any more. I’ve never succeeded at anything in my life and I’m just so tired of failing. It’s gotten to where I believe success is something that only happens for other people and will never happen for me. I think your video has helped me realize how paralyzed I am by fear and that I’ve lost hope. I think my biggest fear is starting to get some momentum and then having my store shut down like so many others have and then I will literally have no options left to make money from an at home business.
You're better off doing your own advertising on transit systems. tarins, buses, bus shelters, etc. Its better than wasting your money placing your books on a ad budget with amazon. As I explained above, its nothing more than a scam unless you're Stephen King or martin Scorsese. And I'm not the only one who found this out. I read tons of other similar comments from other writers the same night I suspended my ad account with amazon. Instead of wasting 1 to 3,000 on amazon you could get 30 days of ad space for 2,500 or 3,000 and have millions of people see your material. And remember, people do not read much anymore today like they used to.
@benicio1967 ...... I wud suggest you to plz read the book "The power of subconscious mind" by Joseph Murphy..... And see the change in you...... Your fear will turn into brave and success. You need to practice training your subconscious mind with positive affirmations everyday. Hope this helps🙏
I have been on KDP for many years... But, I just published my books and did nothing. So I did not do much... Now, I am active and it's growing slowly. Marketing and advertising help a lot. Thank you for the tips..
@Khartlef can you give me some tips please? I'm currently using Facebook ads to promote my book, after which I wanna try amazon ads, but I'm not getting any sales, leading me to think I should het reviewers first, but this is like the 'you need experience to get experience' thing one often encounters when job hunting.
I was all set to begin with KDP but before I started I did an online search for user reviews. I found an abundance of 1 star reviews for KDP. Most reviewers reported that Amazon had terminated their account and were withholding the royalties. Can you tell me your thoughts on this?
Sean, you are so right. I've been researching opportunities online for months. I decided on KDP and have been watching more videos for months. I watched this video and I stopped. Instead, I uploaded my first book today! Thanks for the advice. You're right on target. Now I want to see your videos on selling your books!
I run a very successful writer development group in CLE, not braggin' or sellin'. I see both 'fear of failure' as well as 'fear of success' all the time. What Sean says here is 100% true. Lastly, is the fear of having your idea stolen. Don't be afraid of that. It takes too much effort and cost on the part of some one else to take your idea as an unknown and make millions from it. More likely is your 'content' will get ripped off, 'iterated' etc., once your content is making money.... get a business card that says your name, with the title 'Author' and put it everywhere. You have to 'own' this. If you want to be a Pro Golfer, you gotta show up and do the work, and invest in your skills. Listen to Sean.
Speak to me directly…”I’m the one you are talking to, I’ve paid for courses and haven’t finished them. Consumed lots of RUclips how to videos and never started or didn’t last long enough” I need to take action.
I'm a writer. The general consensus is to focus on one genre. I write erotica, romance, historicals, and I'm about to publish a personal finance guide and workbook. One of these will work! Maybe more than one. Regardless, I'll keep on operating in my own crazy way, because I love the process. Thank you! ❤
KDP is actually good business model as long as you are in amazon good side, but once you make even a small simple mistake your account can be suspended one sided in an instant, thus there will always be a weary feeling dealing with this kind of business. just a heads up before all of you try this business.
@@elizserg4116 lot of things, for example, accidentally use common word that have been trademarked by big company for once, missing a few word in title while in the cover the word is present can sometime lead to ban, adding some word such as book for stress relief will be considered forbidden due to health claim, etc.
Hey Sean, thanks for an interesting video. I'd like to check out the books you wrote to make your first million but can't find them anywhere on Amazon under your name. Do you write under a pen-name? Where can I find your books?
Excellent!!! Probably THE MOST IMPORTANT video online right now that gets down to the nitty gritty of what it takes to be successful. I’ve been stuck in a very comfortable, even cozy, no risk, “research zone” for about 30 days now. I’ve been aware of my procrastination to jump in the big pond, and hire my GW. I’ve even rewritten some KDP course outlines by hand, putting them in 3 ring binders to make them easier for me to follow 😝. And then there’s my addiction to office supplies to help me stay organized better ☺️. But enough of that, it’s time to take the leap of faith. I’m researched up I’m organized I know what my next step should be And anything I don’t know yet, I’ll learn it on the way! 😉 Thanks Sean, for helping me redirect my focus back on the forest. 🌳🌲 🌳🌲🌳❤️
The ability to publish a book due to Amazon was so inspiring! I’ve illustrated and written three children’s picture books and have them on Amazon. I learned from scratch , except for my art. I hope to sell books in order to be able to have a program for formatting on my own.
@@solg1391Yes I have not sold a LOT of books but they are catching on getting loving reviews and I’m having a blast creating them , so yes I’m considering it success!
I can honestly say that this is the best video that I've seen in a long time. And you don't even advertise it as motivational, but that's what you're doing. Thank you and I will move my b**t asap from being a consumer to being a producer. I'm definitely subscribing to your Channel.
Not done listening to this video yet but, I'm already super super encouraged by your words to get on KDP publishing - You give honest views. I'm so grateful. I've SUBSCRIBED for good. Thanks so much... I'm Blessing from Nigeria! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
I've had accounts banned . The Lesson is. Don't upload all the time to much. And to differentiate the designs of books interior and fonts. Because beingg repetitive and too fast, gets U banned.
Yes. Even if u read everything. The algorithm picks up things and issues judgements. The way to get re instated is by email and sometimes it won't work. Like I've emailed 2-3 different Amazon employees thru dispute an all agreed to hold the ban. U can't sell anywhere else if u listed in KdP. They have bits that scour the internet to check
@@joshmunoz1985 There is not such a rule that you are not allowed to publish anywhere else if you use kdp. I can guarantee you that 100%. the only exeptions are ebooks, but only if you use kdp select.
Thanks for the encouragement. You are right we want instant results and instant gratification...kudos to you. I will start mine now. It takes me forever ... i just keep on watching RUclips doing nothing.
Honestly, I've got to get off my rabbit hole blockade. I have ample ideas, I lack follow-through. So true, you can never make a buck just dreaming. It comes by trying & failing, then trying again.
I had to pause watching just to let you know this is the best material I have ever watched online and to thank you and wish you luck! Excellent job! Now I am going back to finish watching 😊
So now, even the writing of the book's content is delegated to a hired worker. What is left for the author? Copyrights on something he didn't create? Convince me otherwise, please!
As I have a selfpublished author I have to say this - don't think that you are going to make any living out of this KDP thing. Of course you can make money, but the 99% of us, won't make a single penny. It's easy, just think that 1k books are published in a day. Once your book is out will disappear with the rest of them. Way too many options for the client to choose. The questions is Why is anybody going to pick your or mine book? That is the real trick. Finding a niche is interesting, and yet you are not the only one on that niche. The competition is MASSIVE. I published my book 2 years a book. Made no money. Be careful of those who said they know how to do it. Probably they want something from you.
Glad you have figured out how to do this. But what are the things he said was it doesn’t take that much time. If you have the capital to pay for ghost riders and that’s true. But my first two e-books took a long time. The first one was 183 pages and took four years working on it off and on. The other one was 93 pages and that one took six months Sundays I would spend half an hour some days I would spend up to two hours so it is very time-consuming to write edit and make sure everything is lined up the way Katie P likes it
Excellent video!! No doubt, this is the best video I have seen! I love your straightforward approach and your clear and calm demeanor. The information was so much easier to digest compared to the highly caffeinated videos I've watched! Thank you! Your systematic approach, as you take us from a to b, c to d, and so on, is very much appreciated especially by those from the "baby boomer" era!
Thanks for this great content. I am currently on Amazon KDP and i have authored and published a couple of books (Children books) that are live. How do i market my books and build an audience? On Amazon KDP platform, there is a 'promote and advertise' section. is that the only section best to market my books or do you have other marketing strategies you could share? Lastly, is building an audience limited only to reviews? or are there other ways to build an audience? and do i have control over the reviews? (I guess NO..... lol)
Great teaching Sean, thank you for sharing. I'm a newbie just learning with low content book right now. I am one of your followers. Thank you for the training.
I have seen other versions of this online, where it is not how good you write, but how good you sell. The persons who promote this type of thing will go so far as to tell you 'it is not selling', but that's what it is. Being self sufficient and making money online is commendable to those who 'supposedly' are doing it, and almost anyone would love to achieve the figures Sean professes to be making, but he does not do it by being an excellent writer of best selling books. To make a living from writing is what we as writers wish to achieve and if you have done so then congratulations to you and your determination, because I believe that is what it takes. Sean is promoting sales, but not by anything he has written, because he is a salesman. Good luck.
I recently found your videos and wow, what a breath of fresh air! And you are right, I have watched 1000 videos and done nothing about it. Time to change that! Can I ask you, when you say that when you first started you made $1000 a month for 3 months, how many books did you have up for sale at the time? I guess what I'm asking is, do you start by making just 1 book first or do you make 3 or 4 and publish them at the same time? (Sorry if this is a silly question!) Thanks!
Sean you're my biggest productivity problem. Your videos are so great, your knowledge so impressive that I can't stop watching your content! However I find you to be an excellent problem to have! 🤔
Hi Sean. I see you promote KDP (e-books). I had thought Audible books were better selling, but of course there is the additional cost of narration. Your thoughts?
Hey Sean :) So I have almost 10 activity books on Amazon for kids and adults. How do you manage to get sales and reviews? I think I've created great books and I understand that it's not worth marketing for money products that are without reviews, so how do you get out of this loop?!
I will say this my brother! You are definitely different in a good way all of us special minds think alike. You hit it dead on the nail I think and talk about it all the time ,To my family and friends’ the transition from studying and learning to action! . We all have to make that decision at some point and some do and most don’t” And I’m still practicing that transition. Thanks the video
💡 Success starts with the right mindset. Believe in your potential and visualize your goals. Positive thinking fuels growth, and every thought shapes your reality. 🚀
Hi, totally new to this. what's the difference between Kindle and paperback? How can publish a Kindle coloring book? Does the customer print it and then color? Why not get a paperback then. Does not make sense to me.
All Great. I am looking at this for 2024 Expansion, All in at your advice. Couple of Caveat Questions. 1. Whats more profitable? Making/Selling the books, or Building a publishing CO like you did with Exit plan OR Selling the system via courses, how much do you make? 2. Is the KDPSpy you showed in the video the best Spy Tool? Thanks man, Subbed !
I watched your video about creating a colouring book on Canva sometime this month. Now, I'm ready with the book to be published by this weekend. Do you have a video on how to market the book? God bless you!
I have a couple of books that are doing good, therefore, just 3 days ago I decided to create a logo for my penname for that niche so that I can build a brand. I have created the logo using free logo creators online. Would that be a problem in the long run? I am asking because I am used to hiring for cover, book creation, interior(medium content) etc, and I don’t know how it is when it was made for free. Thank you in advance!
Sean, I appreciate all your videos and truly think they help a lot of us. Thank you for that. I started my publishing journey 11/23 and work on it everyday. I have a total of 25 books published. I haven't made a lot of money at this point but I do believe that if I continue doing what I am doing I will succeed. Just thought I would share with others trying to self publish.
I have a half hour book that has saved peoples lives. I have over a hundred emails and messages in my phone from all around the world. Every single person that reads it gives me 10/10. Anyone with depression it has made them cry their eyes out…. My problem is that I have a best seller. It is guaranteed, but I have no idea how to sell it and I just keep seeing video after video that doesn’t get me anywhere. I have sold over a thousand copies. Yet I only have 4 reviews. People just won’t leave reviews, but will send me messages on my phone. I’m in a loop of people gushing all over my book, yet in the past couple of years I can’t give it away, people won’t even read a half hour book. But when they do, all I get is praise….🤷♂️ How do I get that break. I’m not making shit content, I have a book that is amazing, and yet I can’t get any traction 😢 Imagine getting told all the time that your book has saved peoples lives, yet because it so personal, no one will share it. I’ve done interviews. I have told every man and his dog about it, yet I get nowhere 🤷♂️😞
If anyone can help, please let me know. I’m happy to share profits, money doesn’t mean anything to me. Of course I would like to make an extra income, but I want this book out there for people….. Please help if anyone knows how to get this rolling!
Wait I'm confused I thought this was just a place where I can upload my book for people to read I don't wanna do all that exstra shit what do yiu mean by clients I don't cair if others buy others books I'm so dam confused
Hi am 17 would try this for 5 months 100% out of 100% effort l would see if i succeeded or not in 5 months soo ama come back to this comment afterwards 😂❤
Wow! Sean you really speak to me. Thank you for always giving so much value in all your videos. I loved your channel. I'm a beginner who just started my RUclips channel about children's educational videos and thinking of transitioning to create books for children as well. Can't wait for more tutorials and valuable video contents from you. THANKS A LOT! TeacherD-Canada
Question as someone thinking about publishing books on Amazon KBD as and Individual. Is my math correct? Sales Price/Fees 11.74= %15Referral/$1.76 + 0.99 Sales Fees= $2.75 With $1.00 royalty I'm still paying Amazon KDP $1.75 out of pocket. Did I figure that correctly?
At first I was disheartened with the hoops and learning how to actually get published on kindle as an ebook. I did publish, and continue to learn more on how to get it noticed.
I stayed in consumer for over a year then remembered oh ya i should have been doing not just watching why did i give up oh ya fear I'm not just making sure i know what I'm doing and my first week be all free tools but when i make money i am already documenting things I'm going to add takes off like a program for my videos
You are right Hi good morning I have been having issues since yesterday on my ebook pricing It keeps showing me to fix highlighted errors yet there is no highlighted error.. 8 have done everything I can but am just tired. Pls I need help
Thanks Sean. I enjoy your videos. Two Questions: I've written 6 science fiction novels. I would like to sell them on KDP. When I click on "Sell", Amazon wants to charge me 40 bucks per month. 1. Do I have to pay 40 bucks if I am only selling ebooks? 2. If people want a paperback, can I use KDP for "print on demand" books? thank you
Starting without learning about the risks might be not smart, dont you agree? At least you should know how to avoid Copyright problems and learn about the trademark checking before risking your all your money
Just letting you know that you have now gained a HUGE fan from Staffordshire UK, what an excellent video, lot's of passion and boy has it got me wanting to get off my backside and do something, 10/10, thanks and really appreciated :) Best wishes David
Sean, I am trying to publish with Writer Tree; at one time, they said that they were not a publisher and that they were a marketing production. Now they set the price of my book, trying to sell my book, for $3.00. That's too low; I don't know of any book priced that low, not even a children's book. Does that sound right to you?
Hi Sean! I coincidentally started watching you around the time I started reading the 4 hour work week. I've been having so much trouble since covid and being in an overall rut. I dropped out of college and I felt super lost. I have so many ideas for different businesses and I just don't know when I'll be able to execute on them. Thank you so much for being so straightforward and concise with your explanations. Also I appreciate all of the parallels you draw from the 4-Hour work week. Much love from someone that had a similar experience to you growing up different!
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Hello, just give me a heart
This is great thanks but I wrote a "high" content. I'm not banging out low content books. How do grow kdp with one high content book?
Is there a 'downside' with KDP? Worst-cased scenarios?
I just started KDP last month and have already made almost $200. It's not a lot but it's more than I expected. ❤
@@MBCreationss how ? Arcs or pubby ?
Celebrate the little wins too! Sometimes they turn into bigger wins later.
@@MBCreationss barely movement on mine
@MBCreationss in kdp which kind of book you wrote bro ???
How did you start? what really worked for you?
I have worked with clients who tell me, “I am writing my book..” and when I ask them how long they have been working on it, many say 5, even ten years. Fear of failure is huge. As is fear of success. Plus, the new add ons, fear of having work plagiarized and fear of having an account close down can stymie any forward growth. One of the biggest obstacles though as you have said is over-consumption. Endlessly watching videos never gets a book written. It is always just a delaying tactic. To get anything done, you have to tackle hidden fears and you have to be honest with yourself. Otherwise, it will never happen. Thank you for speaking about this Sean, much appreciated. 🙏
Wow. Brutal honesty, good on you. My whole life my grandmother spoke of that book she always wanted to write. She died at 90, no books written.
The part where you said we watch a lot of videos without starting because we're afraid, hit me hard. This is the last video am watching. Watched tons of them and I don't know what I was waiting for. This is my cue. Thanks Sean. You've blown me right off my comfort zone. Consumers don't make money. Creators do. Time to fail as fast as I can. 💯💯💯
You’re right. I have stalled by watching videos non stop. I’ve just been sitting here toiling away and accomplishing nothing. I AM terrified of failing because I just can’t take failing any more. I’ve never succeeded at anything in my life and I’m just so tired of failing. It’s gotten to where I believe success is something that only happens for other people and will never happen for me. I think your video has helped me realize how paralyzed I am by fear and that I’ve lost hope. I think my biggest fear is starting to get some momentum and then having my store shut down like so many others have and then I will literally have no options left to make money from an at home business.
You got this, I was the same before.
this is so me rn
same is happening to me
You're better off doing your own advertising on transit systems. tarins, buses, bus shelters, etc. Its better than wasting your money placing your books on a ad budget with amazon. As I explained above, its nothing more than a scam unless you're Stephen King or martin Scorsese. And I'm not the only one who found this out. I read tons of other similar comments from other writers the same night I suspended my ad account with amazon. Instead of wasting 1 to 3,000 on amazon you could get 30 days of ad space for 2,500 or 3,000 and have millions of people see your material. And remember, people do not read much anymore today like they used to.
@benicio1967 ...... I wud suggest you to plz read the book "The power of subconscious mind" by Joseph Murphy..... And see the change in you...... Your fear will turn into brave and success. You need to practice training your subconscious mind with positive affirmations everyday. Hope this helps🙏
I have been on KDP for many years... But, I just published my books and did nothing. So I did not do much... Now, I am active and it's growing slowly. Marketing and advertising help a lot. Thank you for the tips..
@Khartlef can you give me some tips please? I'm currently using Facebook ads to promote my book, after which I wanna try amazon ads, but I'm not getting any sales, leading me to think I should het reviewers first, but this is like the 'you need experience to get experience' thing one often encounters when job hunting.
I was all set to begin with KDP but before I started I did an online search for user reviews. I found an abundance of 1 star reviews for KDP. Most reviewers reported that Amazon had terminated their account and were withholding the royalties. Can you tell me your thoughts on this?
my cookbook will take forever to finish but at least i'm sure it will be a good product even if it doesn't sell
It must sell
I wanna read your cook book 😊😊
Show me your cookbook
Let us know when it’s done, I’ll buy it 👍
@@carolinesoar5431 oh thank you very much for the kindness!! i surely will :D
Sean, you are so right. I've been researching opportunities online for months. I decided on KDP and have been watching more videos for months. I watched this video and I stopped. Instead, I uploaded my first book today! Thanks for the advice. You're right on target. Now I want to see your videos on selling your books!
I love it, great job taking action!
how is it going so far?
How’s it going bro
Did you get any sales
@@SeanDollwet Hello, I am a 15 year old author of Fantasy Novels on KDP. I have published one, and am about to publish book two. Do you have any tips?
I run a very successful writer development group in CLE, not braggin' or sellin'. I see both 'fear of failure' as well as 'fear of success' all the time. What Sean says here is 100% true. Lastly, is the fear of having your idea stolen. Don't be afraid of that. It takes too much effort and cost on the part of some one else to take your idea as an unknown and make millions from it. More likely is your 'content' will get ripped off, 'iterated' etc., once your content is making money.... get a business card that says your name, with the title 'Author' and put it everywhere. You have to 'own' this. If you want to be a Pro Golfer, you gotta show up and do the work, and invest in your skills. Listen to Sean.
CLE?
Hi hi!! Writer development group? Would it be too much to say I'm interested?
As a writer, I'm always looking to connect with others in my field too!!
Can't one sue if their content is ripped off?
Thanks, Sean! Please would you consider doing a vid on how to effectively market a new book, and re-market a dead book in 2024? Thanks so much
Speak to me directly…”I’m the one you are talking to, I’ve paid for courses and haven’t finished them. Consumed lots of RUclips how to videos and never started or didn’t last long enough” I need to take action.
I'm a writer. The general consensus is to focus on one genre. I write erotica, romance, historicals, and I'm about to publish a personal finance guide and workbook.
One of these will work! Maybe more than one. Regardless, I'll keep on operating in my own crazy way, because I love the process.
Thank you! ❤
KDP is actually good business model as long as you are in amazon good side, but once you make even a small simple mistake your account can be suspended one sided in an instant, thus there will always be a weary feeling dealing with this kind of business. just a heads up before all of you try this business.
What's an example of one of those mistakes?
@@elizserg4116 lot of things, for example, accidentally use common word that have been trademarked by big company for once, missing a few word in title while in the cover the word is present can sometime lead to ban, adding some word such as book for stress relief will be considered forbidden due to health claim, etc.
When I am watching your video, I aiways think you are very honest and sincere.Thank you for your information!I learn a lot from you!
I'm so happy that I came across your video. I've been skiing just that, consuming and not being intentional. Thanks for the boost.
Hahah what a bs...So no one should watch your videos? Because they are just consuming..you are not saying anything helpful unfortunately
Woow an amazing video i have really enjoyed watching it. I am taking action and stop being a consumer of content but a producer
Hey Sean, thanks for an interesting video. I'd like to check out the books you wrote to make your first million but can't find them anywhere on Amazon under your name. Do you write under a pen-name? Where can I find your books?
Thank you for your educative and rich contents Mr. Sean. I've garnered a whole lot from you regarding Amazon KDP.
Thank you Sir.
Love it!
Excellent!!!
Probably THE MOST IMPORTANT video online right now that gets down to the nitty gritty of what it takes to be successful.
I’ve been stuck in a very comfortable, even cozy, no risk, “research zone” for about 30 days now. I’ve been aware of my procrastination to jump in the big pond, and hire my GW. I’ve even rewritten some KDP course outlines by hand, putting them in 3 ring binders to make them easier for me to follow 😝. And then there’s my addiction to office supplies to help me stay organized better ☺️.
But enough of that, it’s time to take the leap of faith.
I’m researched up
I’m organized
I know what my next step should be
And anything I don’t know yet, I’ll learn it on the way! 😉
Thanks Sean, for helping me redirect my focus back on the forest. 🌳🌲 🌳🌲🌳❤️
The ability to publish a book due to Amazon was so inspiring! I’ve illustrated and written three children’s picture books and have them on Amazon. I learned from scratch , except for my art. I hope to sell books in order to be able to have a program for formatting on my own.
Have you had success ?
@@solg1391Yes I have not sold a LOT of books but they are catching on getting loving reviews and I’m having a blast creating them , so yes I’m considering it success!
How are you marketing/advertising your books?
This video was really helpful to remind me to just focus on making my books instead of switching to a new project after every book I finish
Anyone else have publishing issues ?
I can honestly say that this is the best video that I've seen in a long time. And you don't even advertise it as motivational, but that's what you're doing. Thank you and I will move my b**t asap from being a consumer to being a producer. I'm definitely subscribing to your Channel.
Not done listening to this video yet but, I'm already super super encouraged by your words to get on KDP publishing - You give honest views. I'm so grateful. I've SUBSCRIBED for good. Thanks so much... I'm Blessing from Nigeria! 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
I've had accounts banned . The Lesson is. Don't upload all the time to much. And to differentiate the designs of books interior and fonts. Because beingg repetitive and too fast, gets U banned.
I have witnessed this before
What about reading the amazon rules?
Yes. Even if u read everything. The algorithm picks up things and issues judgements. The way to get re instated is by email and sometimes it won't work. Like I've emailed 2-3 different Amazon employees thru dispute an all agreed to hold the ban. U can't sell anywhere else if u listed in KdP. They have bits that scour the internet to check
@@joshmunoz1985 There is not such a rule that you are not allowed to publish anywhere else if you use kdp. I can guarantee you that 100%. the only exeptions are ebooks, but only if you use kdp select.
Yikes!
You're killing it in KDP bro!! 💪I'm getting started with medium content books.
How is it going?
@@_herzensoase 4 books out. Now at the stage of running Amazon ads!
“putting in work without knowing if it’s actually going to work is just part of business”
Say it louder
Thanks for the encouragement. You are right we want instant results and instant gratification...kudos to you. I will start mine now. It takes me forever ... i just keep on watching RUclips doing nothing.
Honestly, I've got to get off my rabbit hole blockade. I have ample ideas, I lack follow-through. So true, you can never make a buck just dreaming. It comes by trying & failing, then trying again.
You got this
Gracias Sean, Jamaican boy in Spain saying BRAVO! Great videos. Keep helping others with your skills and knowledge! God bless. Thanks for the update!
I had to pause watching just to let you know this is the best material I have ever watched online and to thank you and wish you luck! Excellent job! Now I am going back to finish watching 😊
So now, even the writing of the book's content is delegated to a hired worker. What is left for the author? Copyrights on something he didn't create? Convince me otherwise, please!
a millionaire and on youtube... yep, I see bill gates, bezos and musk all here too :)
A million dollars is not much money to stop working man
"All the businesses I've tried in the past I have failed at"
2 seconds later
"I never quit until I succeed.
Great stuff
LOUDER!!!! I NEED TO HEAR THIS!!! LOVE IT...ALRIGHT ALRIGHT...I will do it now...i will get back to you if i will make it to the top!
I'm a Nigerian I have a book I want to publish in Amazon but I'm having a hard time in the account details and tax please help me
Thank you for this awesome piece Sean, planned taking that bold step into Amazon KDP and am so glad I found your page. Thank you for the inspiration.
As I have a selfpublished author I have to say this - don't think that you are going to make any living out of this KDP thing. Of course you can make money, but the 99% of us, won't make a single penny. It's easy, just think that 1k books are published in a day. Once your book is out will disappear with the rest of them. Way too many options for the client to choose. The questions is Why is anybody going to pick your or mine book? That is the real trick. Finding a niche is interesting, and yet you are not the only one on that niche. The competition is MASSIVE. I published my book 2 years a book. Made no money. Be careful of those who said they know how to do it. Probably they want something from you.
That’s your reality that you chose to believe in. Not the case for myself and many others succeeding with self publishing
Glad you have figured out how to do this. But what are the things he said was it doesn’t take that much time. If you have the capital to pay for ghost riders and that’s true. But my first two e-books took a long time. The first one was 183 pages and took four years working on it off and on. The other one was 93 pages and that one took six months Sundays I would spend half an hour some days I would spend up to two hours so it is very time-consuming to write edit and make sure everything is lined up the way Katie P likes it
Did you write fiction?
Excellent video!! No doubt, this is the best video I have seen! I love your straightforward approach and your clear and calm demeanor. The information was so much easier to digest compared to the highly caffeinated videos I've watched! Thank you! Your systematic approach, as you take us from a to b, c to d, and so on, is very much appreciated especially by those from the "baby boomer" era!
Thanks for this great content. I am currently on Amazon KDP and i have authored and published a couple of books (Children books) that are live. How do i market my books and build an audience? On Amazon KDP platform, there is a 'promote and advertise' section. is that the only section best to market my books or do you have other marketing strategies you could share? Lastly, is building an audience limited only to reviews? or are there other ways to build an audience? and do i have control over the reviews? (I guess NO..... lol)
Great teaching Sean, thank you for sharing. I'm a newbie just learning with low content book right now. I am one of your followers. Thank you for the training.
Thank you Larry
Hi Sean I always wonder why people on fiver write books for customers and not for themselves and that too for 200 USD
Because most people need money now, also in any business there’s risk! might not work or maybe will! As simple as that!
It’s like you asking people why they would work for others instead of working for themselves
Accurate. Fear failing to try. Don't fear trying and failing.
I have seen other versions of this online, where it is not how good you write, but how good you sell. The persons who promote this type of thing will go so far as to tell you 'it is not selling', but that's what it is. Being self sufficient and making money online is commendable to those who 'supposedly' are doing it, and almost anyone would love to achieve the figures Sean professes to be making, but he does not do it by being an excellent writer of best selling books. To make a living from writing is what we as writers wish to achieve and if you have done so then congratulations to you and your determination, because I believe that is what it takes. Sean is promoting sales, but not by anything he has written, because he is a salesman. Good luck.
I gained confidence that I will become millionaire. Thank you Brother 😊
I recently found your videos and wow, what a breath of fresh air! And you are right, I have watched 1000 videos and done nothing about it. Time to change that! Can I ask you, when you say that when you first started you made $1000 a month for 3 months, how many books did you have up for sale at the time? I guess what I'm asking is, do you start by making just 1 book first or do you make 3 or 4 and publish them at the same time? (Sorry if this is a silly question!) Thanks!
I wrote a book and I have only sold one book despite a 10 day 150 dollar Amazon campaign. Ugh. 😑
Thank you Sean You're so good I'm freaking out thanks for your tips I follow up for the rest of my life I swear Gratitude!!! ❤❤❤
Can you do a video about the best months for book sales? I have noticed each month has a huge change in sales
Sean you're my biggest productivity problem. Your videos are so great, your knowledge so impressive that I can't stop watching your content! However I find you to be an excellent problem to have! 🤔
Hi Sean. I see you promote KDP (e-books). I had thought Audible books were better selling, but of course there is the additional cost of narration. Your thoughts?
Excellent advice Sean. Many thanks. Libby
thanks Libby
Hey Sean :)
So I have almost 10 activity books on Amazon for kids and adults. How do you manage to get sales and reviews? I think I've created great books and I understand that it's not worth marketing for money products that are without reviews, so how do you get out of this loop?!
I will say this my brother! You are definitely different in a good way all of us special minds think alike. You hit it dead on the nail I think and talk about it all the time ,To my family and friends’ the transition from studying and learning to action! . We all have to make that decision at some point and some do and most don’t” And I’m still practicing that transition. Thanks the video
💡 Success starts with the right mindset. Believe in your potential and visualize your goals. Positive thinking fuels growth, and every thought shapes your reality. 🚀
Hi, totally new to this. what's the difference between Kindle and paperback? How can publish a Kindle coloring book? Does the customer print it and then color? Why not get a paperback then. Does not make sense to me.
Thank you for being straightforward. I love what you said about consumers and producers and failing faster.
All Great. I am looking at this for 2024 Expansion, All in at your advice. Couple of Caveat Questions. 1. Whats more profitable? Making/Selling the books, or Building a publishing CO like you did with Exit plan OR Selling the system via courses, how much do you make? 2. Is the KDPSpy you showed in the video the best Spy Tool? Thanks man, Subbed !
I watched your video about creating a colouring book on Canva sometime this month. Now, I'm ready with the book to be published by this weekend. Do you have a video on how to market the book? God bless you!
This is going to help me immensely. Thanks Sean.
can you show a link to your successfull books on amazon please?
I have a couple of books that are doing good, therefore, just 3 days ago I decided to create a logo for my penname for that niche so that I can build a brand. I have created the logo using free logo creators online. Would that be a problem in the long run?
I am asking because I am used to hiring for cover, book creation, interior(medium content) etc, and I don’t know how it is when it was made for free.
Thank you in advance!
No thats fine, i use logo all the time
@@SeanDollwet Thank you very much my friend
Pure utter BS! You will make this years christmas dinner if you are lucky
Sean, I appreciate all your videos and truly think they help a lot of us. Thank you for that.
I started my publishing journey 11/23 and work on it everyday. I have a total of 25 books published. I haven't made a lot of money at this point but I do believe that if I continue doing what I am doing I will succeed. Just thought I would share with others trying to self publish.
Could you share if you’ve taken any prep courses on KDP and what type of books are you producing (High, Med, or low)? Thanks!
how much did you make?
Wow, I found your video tonight for an absolute reason!!! I needed to hear this! Thank you!!
I have a half hour book that has saved peoples lives. I have over a hundred emails and messages in my phone from all around the world. Every single person that reads it gives me 10/10. Anyone with depression it has made them cry their eyes out….
My problem is that I have a best seller. It is guaranteed, but I have no idea how to sell it and I just keep seeing video after video that doesn’t get me anywhere.
I have sold over a thousand copies. Yet I only have 4 reviews. People just won’t leave reviews, but will send me messages on my phone. I’m in a loop of people gushing all over my book, yet in the past couple of years I can’t give it away, people won’t even read a half hour book. But when they do, all I get is praise….🤷♂️
How do I get that break. I’m not making shit content, I have a book that is amazing, and yet I can’t get any traction 😢
Imagine getting told all the time that your book has saved peoples lives, yet because it so personal, no one will share it. I’ve done interviews. I have told every man and his dog about it, yet I get nowhere 🤷♂️😞
If anyone can help, please let me know. I’m happy to share profits, money doesn’t mean anything to me. Of course I would like to make an extra income, but I want this book out there for people…..
Please help if anyone knows how to get this rolling!
Wait I'm confused I thought this was just a place where I can upload my book for people to read I don't wanna do all that exstra shit what do yiu mean by clients I don't cair if others buy others books I'm so dam confused
Just published my first KDP book ! Thank you for your mentoring !
I published my book, fiction book.. sold a decent amount and never got paid. Anybody I can talk to about this (I called Amazon they don’t know)
Hi am 17 would try this for 5 months 100% out of 100% effort l would see if i succeeded or not in 5 months soo ama come back to this comment afterwards 😂❤
Is this guy even a writer?
Wow! Sean you really speak to me. Thank you for always giving so much value in all your videos. I loved your channel. I'm a beginner who just started my RUclips channel about children's educational videos and thinking of transitioning to create books for children as well. Can't wait for more tutorials and valuable video contents from you. THANKS A LOT!
TeacherD-Canada
I apprieciate you. You've opened my mind and set my sights on the right path to go .
Question as someone thinking about publishing books on Amazon KBD as and Individual.
Is my math correct?
Sales Price/Fees
11.74= %15Referral/$1.76 + 0.99 Sales Fees= $2.75
With $1.00 royalty I'm still paying Amazon KDP $1.75 out of pocket. Did I figure that correctly?
I think that 11.73 sell price. You have a profit.
At first I was disheartened with the hoops and learning how to actually get published on kindle as an ebook. I did publish, and continue to learn more on how to get it noticed.
Very wise advice and truthful. Thx.
Very therapeutic lesson on failure here! Great work, thank you!!
Is Amazon KDP Low Content books profitable in 2024?
i paid for ads but sold only two ebooks. i wrote the marked one but trying different promotion methods is expensive
This is gold. Thanks a lot, this video motivated me to pursue my goal. ❤
I stayed in consumer for over a year then remembered oh ya i should have been doing not just watching why did i give up oh ya fear I'm not just making sure i know what I'm doing and my first week be all free tools but when i make money i am already documenting things I'm going to add takes off like a program for my videos
Exactly the right input. Thank you very much. You have a fantastic mind and setup. 100 % - how refreshing and clear
Enjoyed your post and it was useful. I have done well with KDP.
I like how realistic you are - thanks for this video 💖💖💖
My goal is to make 1k montly in the next 5 months. I plan to do a book per day. Is my goal realistic? Please reply
I want to feel confident in the schematic of doing it before thinking of making money. You know how long it takes to do it smoothly? I don't yet.
You are right
Hi good morning
I have been having issues since yesterday on my ebook pricing
It keeps showing me to fix highlighted errors yet there is no highlighted error.. 8 have done everything I can but am just tired.
Pls I need help
Is the whole thing about writing books and then getting them sold on Amazon, or selling books by other authors?
Thanks Sean. I enjoy your videos. Two Questions: I've written 6 science fiction novels. I would like to sell them on KDP. When I click on "Sell", Amazon wants to charge me 40 bucks per month. 1. Do I have to pay 40 bucks if I am only selling ebooks? 2. If people want a paperback, can I use KDP for "print on demand" books? thank you
Starting without learning about the risks might be not smart, dont you agree? At least you should know how to avoid Copyright problems and learn about the trademark checking before risking your all your money
Just letting you know that you have now gained a HUGE fan from Staffordshire UK, what an excellent video, lot's of passion and boy has it got me wanting to get off my backside and do something, 10/10, thanks and really appreciated :) Best wishes David
This is tremendously helpful and insightful. Thanks so much, Sean.
Sean, I am trying to publish with Writer Tree; at one time, they said that they were not a publisher and that they were a marketing production. Now they set the price of my book, trying to sell my book, for $3.00. That's too low; I don't know of any book priced that low, not even a children's book. Does that sound right to you?
How can I market the book?
This has to be the best video I’ve watched this year
What of originality? By that I mean an inspiration of something new that people are not used to reading
Hi Sean! I coincidentally started watching you around the time I started reading the 4 hour work week. I've been having so much trouble since covid and being in an overall rut. I dropped out of college and I felt super lost. I have so many ideas for different businesses and I just don't know when I'll be able to execute on them. Thank you so much for being so straightforward and concise with your explanations. Also I appreciate all of the parallels you draw from the 4-Hour work week.
Much love from someone that had a similar experience to you growing up different!