I just did this. I put a lot of work into mine. Now time will tell. Good luck everyone. *Update - no organic sales. We (my husband and I) have a newsletter that goes out to like 10 people. We have got one sale from that. The trick is - you have to tell people about it. NO one is just going to find your book - let alone 2,000 people. 😐
Thank you for being such a kind and giving artist. Artists like you are truly the best because of the generous and helpful contributions that you guys make to the art community! Love your content!
Hi! I made some journals first on KDP and then switched to making some coloring books a few years back, it was fun :) thinking of doing a new coloring book soon to get back into it.
@@daphnetehe I wish it was something more than a hobby but I have no following and what I earned then was very little. One sale this year (nothing new published and did no ads either). But I do see a lot of potential in this, and am working on a new coloring book to soon publish. :)
This is exactly what I discovered and plan to make it this year :') I really would love to make something for other people and have the product real, hold it in my own hands!
I've heard of doing planners as a way to get "passive income" but I've always been curious how it can stand out from the 10s to 100s of thousands of other planners. Best of luck with your planner sales!
I presume one can make it stand out with their art style, sense of design, practicality, etc. And I think we don't have to invest in stocking the stuff. The person buys the product, it gets printed accordingly and then sent. So low risk? I haven't tried it yet.
I’m torn between building up social media presence as an artist or not because of AI and algorithm ;( I like the idea of sharing but the cons are there
Of all the links you included- where is the one so I can buy your project book off of Amazon?! Lol- it seriously looks so cute! I loved the design cover and it looks like a good size. and Im really thankful for the tutorial! Ive been thinking about doing something similar- but I am thinking of some pretty customized layouts for Dungeons and Dragons campaign books. Do you find Bookbolt offers that level of layout customization?
Do you think this works for someone who wants to make a coloring book with my illustrations?? Like I add the linework for my doodles and the it becomes a cute coloring book?
thank you for sharing your information. I plan to sell my art online but since I don't know which way should I go. Been watching so many RUclipsr but still frustrated to make decision. Now I'll know what step should I take. appreciate
Should the canvas size used in procreate the same as what’s shown in the video at the start of the book designing section? I’m not very tech savvy nor well-versed yet since I just started digital art and procreate uses pixels as main indicator of the sizes
All of this stuff applies when you are making a bound book. I am NOT going to make a bound book. I am going to make a digital book. A digital picture book. I would just have to assemble everything together in the form of a picture book on Amazon. Then, I would have to re-assemble everything in the form of a slideshow and upload that slideshow onto RUclips. I may just charge $7.50 for the Amazon picture book. But buying the book would be 100% optional because I would also attach the RUclips video. The video will just be me, going through the whole book and narrating everything.
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." ---Audre Lorde
you can always make a book on your own via your own programs - I think the only thing that sets book bolt aside is it has research tools you can use to see what products will do well
People buy the KDP book through Amazon, so they collect the customer's payment, then Amazon pays you (I think about 2 months later). You get a dashboard where you can track your KDP sales and profits. So Amazon would collect and remit sales tax (because they are the seller), and you would get your Royalty Payment, which is a percentage of your list price, direct deposited to your bank.
You can always make your own manuscript and sell it on amazon kindle direct publishing yourself, but you wouldn't have access to the research / tools that book bolt specifically offers!
Agreed with the previous comment. Also, stating that low content books don't need a ISBN on Amazon Kindle Publishing now I think. It might change in the future I am not sure. Medium and high content need them as stated in previous, the ISBN is created automatically on KDP.
I just did this. I put a lot of work into mine. Now time will tell. Good luck everyone.
*Update - no organic sales. We (my husband and I) have a newsletter that goes out to like 10 people. We have got one sale from that. The trick is - you have to tell people about it. NO one is just going to find your book - let alone 2,000 people. 😐
I'd like to hear how your product does in, say, a 6 and 12 month period, good luck!
goodluck! can you please update us?
update?? plz
I hope it goes well also please update us!
Any updates?
I always forget amazon has a book print on demand service
Thank you so much! As an artist still struggling to build my own audience, this helps a lot! ❤I hope you have a good day!
ooh eally interesting idea! Might have to look into this further 🤔
Thank you for being such a kind and giving artist. Artists like you are truly the best because of the generous and helpful contributions that you guys make to the art community! Love your content!
I love how transparent this video is. Highly informative and beneficial. Thank you!
Book bolt sounds like a great way to produce content! Thanks so much Michelle for dropping such a great resource! 🔥✨
I love these passive and followerless tips, please keep em coming!
Highly Agreed
Definitely the best videos
Hi! I made some journals first on KDP and then switched to making some coloring books a few years back, it was fun :) thinking of doing a new coloring book soon to get back into it.
How was the earning like? Or was it just another hobby sort off a thing?
@@daphnetehe I wish it was something more than a hobby but I have no following and what I earned then was very little. One sale this year (nothing new published and did no ads either). But I do see a lot of potential in this, and am working on a new coloring book to soon publish. :)
This is exactly what I discovered and plan to make it this year :') I really would love to make something for other people and have the product real, hold it in my own hands!
I've heard of doing planners as a way to get "passive income" but I've always been curious how it can stand out from the 10s to 100s of thousands of other planners.
Best of luck with your planner sales!
I presume one can make it stand out with their art style, sense of design, practicality, etc.
And I think we don't have to invest in stocking the stuff. The person buys the product, it gets printed accordingly and then sent. So low risk? I haven't tried it yet.
I’m torn between building up social media presence as an artist or not because of AI and algorithm ;( I like the idea of sharing but the cons are there
same here
Can you can specialized types of binding and paper? Such as watercolor paper and the typical binding (stitched) used for sketchbooks?
Thank you for an interesting, useful, and well thought out video.
Of all the links you included- where is the one so I can buy your project book off of Amazon?! Lol- it seriously looks so cute! I loved the design cover and it looks like a good size.
and Im really thankful for the tutorial! Ive been thinking about doing something similar- but I am thinking of some pretty customized layouts for Dungeons and Dragons campaign books. Do you find Bookbolt offers that level of layout customization?
Hey, I'm sure you could use any Desktop Publishing Software as well. Bookbolt seems to have better integration with Amazon that's all.
This was AWESOME. It's like entrepreneur snacks for the brain
Off topic but your bangs look so cute in this video 💗
I made one a while back, but the paper was too thin for anyone to write on.. is there a way to pick the paper type?
Omg I'm so stupid... I thought that the prices were $89.99 for the newbie subscription and $199.99 for the pro one 😭😭😭
Do you think this works for someone who wants to make a coloring book with my illustrations?? Like I add the linework for my doodles and the it becomes a cute coloring book?
Thats actually perfect! One of the categories was coloring books 🙂
@mewTripled Thank you for the info❤️
Can you do Colouring books?
hmm this has given me some idea to work on 😀
That's so COOL! Thank you thank you thank you
This is a neat resource, thank you for sharing! Is there a cost to have an Amazon publisher account?
Nope! I sold succubishez with no cost. You only spend money when someone buys a book but you should be able to make a profit back!
@@mewTripled ok thank you for the response :)
I love you mew but im wondering how legit this venture is
its definitely not for everyone but i figured presenting options is better than no options!
Love this!
thank you for sharing your information. I plan to sell my art online but since I don't know which way should I go.
Been watching so many RUclipsr but still frustrated to make decision.
Now I'll know what step should I take.
appreciate
Thank you! 💖
Should the canvas size used in procreate the same as what’s shown in the video at the start of the book designing section? I’m not very tech savvy nor well-versed yet since I just started digital art and procreate uses pixels as main indicator of the sizes
Thank you ma'am 🙏
I'm feeling rich already 🙂
Hiiii I follow you since a long time now, I’m also trying to make a living out of art so um…. Any tips? (My plan is comic creation)
All of this stuff applies when you are making a bound book.
I am NOT going to make a bound book.
I am going to make a digital book. A digital picture book.
I would just have to assemble everything together in the form of a picture book on Amazon.
Then, I would have to re-assemble everything in the form of a slideshow and upload that slideshow onto RUclips.
I may just charge $7.50 for the Amazon picture book. But buying the book would be 100% optional because I would also attach the RUclips video. The video will just be me, going through the whole book and narrating everything.
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." ---Audre Lorde
Is it the same for an only ebook/100% digital/kindle? Or is there a better tool to design the book for digital stuff?
you can always make a book on your own via your own programs - I think the only thing that sets book bolt aside is it has research tools you can use to see what products will do well
@@mewTripled oh got it! Thanks :)
Does Amazon pay for the sales tax and then it's considered royalty income?
People buy the KDP book through Amazon, so they collect the customer's payment, then Amazon pays you (I think about 2 months later).
You get a dashboard where you can track your KDP sales and profits.
So Amazon would collect and remit sales tax (because they are the seller), and you would get your Royalty Payment, which is a percentage of your list price, direct deposited to your bank.
Hi! What type of file should your artwork be? .PNG, .JPEG? Thank you so much!! :)
jpeg!
What if you can't afford to pay for the subscription? Are there free alternatives?
You can always make your own manuscript and sell it on amazon kindle direct publishing yourself, but you wouldn't have access to the research / tools that book bolt specifically offers!
These are my opinion. There is Canva. And I think Lulu. Also Google Docs or Microsoft Word for manuscript.
Does bookbolt or Amazon Kindle service have any fees? Or are they free to use?
Not sure about Amazon kindle but bookbolt does have a fee.
If am buyer, am not gonna buy st not interesting. There r so much lovely art products to chose
Nice 🎉
Where can we find the video “how to find the right career path for you”
just added it in the info! Sorry I forgot!
Did you purchase your own isbn?
nope, it is created when you make your product. you only spend money when a sale is made, but you would make profit back
Agreed with the previous comment. Also, stating that low content books don't need a ISBN on Amazon Kindle Publishing now I think. It might change in the future I am not sure. Medium and high content need them as stated in previous, the ISBN is created automatically on KDP.
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