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This program has several advantages:
If you’d like to have a print book out there too, you can use a feature to do that. This option, with paperbacks, is also available in the Kindle Direct Publishing program. You can easily have your ebook converted into a print book which is an easy way to sell more books as there are many people who still prefer physical print books.
Once you have a good handle on the Kindle Direct Publishing program, you could take it to the next level with the KDP Select program, which allows you to reach more readers and make more money, although there are important guidelines to follow.
Start with the standard program first, experience some success, then check out the Select version.
Start with the standard program first, experience some success, then check out the Select version.
Start with the standard program first, experience some success, then check out the Select version.
Reviews are also vital in selling your book. People want to see what previous readers thought before committing to buying. So, as a new author, where do you get reviews? Send the book to people in the industry or experts in the topic covered in the book, co-workers, friends, and family… then ask them to submit an honest review. The key here is to be diligent in your follow up with getting reviews. Most people are extremely busy and even writing a short book review is something they are not likely to do without a little nudging.
This is a very powerful tool to get your book in front of the people who are most likely to buy it.
The first step here: get your books online on the Kindle platform! And get the word out through intensive marketing. Don’t be shy about telling the world about your book.
This is a very powerful tool to get your book in front of the people who are most likely to buy it.
This is a very powerful tool to get your book in front of the people who are most likely to buy it.
First, this gives you more of a chance to write in a popular category and catch the audience’s eye.
How to Create Your Book
The first step here, of course, is to actually write the text of your book. A few tips here:
Once you have a topic create an outline, do your research… then start writing. Don’t put it off!
It can be tough to think about writing a whole book. But it’s not so bad once you break it into steps. Write a bit each day and before you know it your book will be done.
If you’ve already written a book — you could use that. Although you should read it over before proceeding. And if you write a blog or a journal, you could collect those writings into a book, if appropriate.
Next step — show it to a trusted friend or family member (or even better somebody you know who has experience or an interest in the topic you’ve written about) to get their feedback on the content. Based on what they say you might edit or tweak your book.
You want your book to be presentable and look good. So first, you should hire a proofreader to make sure there are no typos or grammar mistakes. Mistakes are a big turn-off to readers. You can find affordable proofreaders on sites like Upwork.com. If you know someone who’s a stickler for grammar, hire him or her.
Next, you should hire a graphic designer to create a cover (based on your specifications) and lay out the text into book format.
Great design and error free copy — plus, compelling content that readers find valuable — is key to getting positive reviews. And those are worth their weight in gold when it comes to increasing your sales.
Find a winning theme. Write the text. Get it designed. Join the Kindle Direct Publishing program. Upload your book… and start selling.
As you go through these steps, you should take care not to spend too much time. You won’t be able to make any money unless your book is online and for sale. So get it as close to perfect as you can, then get it out there.
As you go through these steps, you should take care not to spend too much time. You won’t be able to make any money unless your book is online and for sale. So get it as close to perfect as you can, then get it out there.
As you go through these steps, you should take care not to spend too much time. You won’t be able to make any money unless your book is online and for sale. So get it as close to perfect as you can, then get it out there.
